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Oceans Behavioral Hospital Biloxi

180C Debuys Road Biloxi, MS 39531
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Merit Health - Psychiatric MS 39531

About Oceans Behavioral Hospital Biloxi

Oceans Behavioral Hospital in Biloxi, Mississippi offers inpatient and outpatient programs for adults with substance use and those with co occurring mental health disorders. They also treat adolescents 13 to 17 years of age for substance use and mental health challenges. A notable program offered here is the STAR treatment program for Veterans, active military, and their families. The hospital accepts insurance from many providers, including TRICARE, Medicare and Medicaid.

STAR Treatment in Biloxi, Mississippi

Biloxi has a rich maritime history and is known for its blend of coastal beauty and Southern charm. The city sits on the Gulf of Mexico and is only seven miles from the famed Biloxi Lighthouse at Biloxi Beach. The hospital is also close to Keesler Air Force Base and the VA hospital.

The STAR treatment program serves Veterans, active military members, and their families with treatment for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression as well as substance use disorder and co occurring mental health conditions. STAR stands for Support, Treatment, Action, Recovery.

To be eligible for the program, a military provider like your VA doctor completes and sends the referral form. The VA clinicians receive updates on your progress and discharge plans.

Adolescent Services in Harrison County, Mississippi

It’s distressing to see your child dealing with mental health and substance use challenges, but the hospital has a separate inpatient treatment program specifically for kids ages 13 to 17. The program has a structured environment that helps kids build the skills they need to achieve and maintain sobriety.

The program treats substance use and co occurring mental health disorders which are often prevalent in teens using illegal substances. Treatment staff is experienced in helping teens with trauma or sexual abuse.

The inpatient program includes symptom education and medical management along with individual and group therapy. The team uses holistic healing practices and kids meet with a physician regularly. Since a child’s substance use affects the entire family, they offer family therapy options too.

There is an adolescent intensive outpatient program for teens that don’t need an inpatient stay but need more than a once per week therapy session. The treatment is similar to the inpatient program but your teen continues to live at home.

Latest Reviews

Tiona T
2 weeks ago on Google
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DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE. This place is bs, all the 1 star reviews are true! The staff does not care about you or your well being they will sit there looking at you crazy while talking to them. When you go to sleep the staff are loud to where you can’t even go to sleep. Beds hard, whole place cold, food nasty. Can’t cuss nobody out or you will stay longer. This place needs to be out of business I don’t see how they are not now. Stay in the day room all day basically, doing nothing. They have little games to play. The other patience are loud as hell and you can’t hear the tv is you wanted to watch it. There is no quiet time and you will loose your mind in there. They don’t time the phone calls and you can’t step anywhere quiet to take your call. People yelling in the background you can’t even hear your phone calls. I just can’t believe this place is still in business, I can’t believe people are still going there or sending their kids there. So unbelievable and unprofessional.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hello Tiona – We take all concerns regarding the quality of our care seriously. Federal patient privacy laws prevent us from responding online, however we invite you to contact us directly at biloxiinfo@oceanshealthcare.com or (228) 388-0600. Thank you.
Shirley L Stacey
3 weeks ago on Google
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I called this place just a few minutes ago and they have the rudest people who work there. I told the lady ( if you can call her that ) she asked my name and ask me who i was looking for i told her and answered a couple of questions. She said hold on just a minute and I sat on hold for over 45 minutes. Then I hung up . 😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬 I think these so called people are sick and cruel.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hello Shirley – We take all concerns seriously. Federal patient privacy laws prevent us from responding online, however we invite you to contact us directly at biloxiinfo@oceanshealthcare.com. Thank you.
Yuri Kendal
3 weeks ago on Google
1
Therapist mess with their clients
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hello Yuri – We take all concerns seriously. Federal patient privacy laws prevent us from responding online, however we invite you to contact us directly at biloxiinfo@oceanshealthcare.com or (228) 388-0600. Thank you.
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Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

inpatient iconInpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient

Clients in an intensive outpatient program (IOP) require substantive support as they prepare to transition into standard outpatient (OP) care or community-based recovery programs, such as AA. Most IOP clients are in early recovery or are at an elevated relapse risk. Intensive outpatient treatment generally involves multiple, extended sessions weekly. Many programs require clients to participate in a minimum of nine therapeutic hours weekly. The most common treatment modalities include psychotherapy, recovery education, and medication assisted treatment.

partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program

Recommended as a flexible and intensive addiction treatment option, a partial hospitalization program (PHP) is often used as an alternative to inpatient rehab. With daily sessions typically lasting up to six hours for five days a week, PHP treatment provides evidence-based therapies and medical care while allowing you to return home every evening. The length of PHP treatment varies based on your needs, but it averages 90 days.

24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care

During early phases of recovery, 24-hour clinical care in Mississippi provides several advantages that can improve recovery outcomes. First, medical staff can prescribe medications to manage withdrawal. Second, staff are available 24/7 to address mental health issues that arise. Third, any other medical issues can be addressed, such as illness or medication management. Lastly, this intensive level of treatment can provide nutritional care to further improve the individual's health.

Treatments

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
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LGBTQ Program

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
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Military Program

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

The goal of trauma therapy is to help you heal from the effects of witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. You are provided support to process those traumatic memories and then develop coping strategies to improve your emotional resilience and ability to cope in society.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Often, substance use and mental health disorders weaken basic life skills. This makes daily functioning a challenge and can lead to a cycle of addiction. To help you break free from this cycle, drug rehab programs include integrated life skills training which helps you redevelop or strengthen the life skills you need for success.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

Recreational therapy is a holistic approach to drug and alcohol addiction treatment in Mississippi. It integrates activities like hiking, art, and team sports to improve your physical fitness and give you an outlet to express your emotions and stress. Recreational therapy helps people who are rebuilding their lives to maintain long term sobriety.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

You can start using nicotine replacement therapy as soon as you quit using tobacco. These products, such as nicotine gum and nicotine patches, treat your physical dependence on nicotine. To address any psychological dependence, counseling and support groups can be good resources.

Amenities

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Staff

Stuart Archer, FACHE

CEO

Jeff Pritchard

COO

Daryl Doise, FACHE

Chief Development Officer

Eric Elliott

CFO

Dr. James Butler

CMO

Laura Tarantino

Executive VP, General Counsel & Compliance & Privacy Officer

Tammy Steele

Executive VP of Human Resources

Maegan Bowman, CPA

Executive VP of Strategy & Business Integration

Contact Information

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180C Debuys Road
Biloxi, MS 39531

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Reviews of Oceans Behavioral Hospital Biloxi

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2.4 (78 reviews)
Tiona T
2 weeks ago
1

DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE. This place is bs, all the 1 star reviews are true! The staff does not care about you or your well being they will sit there looking at you crazy while talking to them. When you go to sleep the staff are loud to where you can’t even go to sleep. Beds hard, whole place cold, food nasty. Can’t cuss nobody out or you will stay longer. This place needs to be out of business I don’t see how they are not now. Stay in the day room all day basically, doing nothing. They have little games to play. The other patience are loud as hell and you can’t hear the tv is you wanted to watch it. There is no quiet time and you will loose your mind in there. They don’t time the phone calls and you can’t step anywhere quiet to take your call. People yelling in the background you can’t even hear your phone calls. I just can’t believe this place is still in business, I can’t believe people are still going there or sending their kids there. So unbelievable and unprofessional.

Response from the owner
Hello Tiona – We take all concerns regarding the quality of our care seriously. Federal patient privacy laws prevent us from responding online, however we invite you to contact us directly at biloxiinfo@oceanshealthcare.com or (228) 388-0600. Thank you.
Shirley L Stacey
3 weeks ago
1

I called this place just a few minutes ago and they have the rudest people who work there. I told the lady ( if you can call her that ) she asked my name and ask me who i was looking for i told her and answered a couple of questions. She said hold on just a minute and I sat on hold for over 45 minutes. Then I hung up . 😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬 I think these so called people are sick and cruel.

Response from the owner
Hello Shirley – We take all concerns seriously. Federal patient privacy laws prevent us from responding online, however we invite you to contact us directly at biloxiinfo@oceanshealthcare.com. Thank you.
Yuri Kendal
3 weeks ago
1

Therapist mess with their clients

Response from the owner
Hello Yuri – We take all concerns seriously. Federal patient privacy laws prevent us from responding online, however we invite you to contact us directly at biloxiinfo@oceanshealthcare.com or (228) 388-0600. Thank you.
Destiny Scott
4 weeks ago
1

My daughter is currently a patient at this facility. Before being admitted, I vocalized my concerns with the reviews I seen on here and was reassured that she would be receiving great care. I was told that they are a 24 hour facility and that someone would always be there to answer the phone calls, so I would be able to call and check on my daughter at any time and get a response. I don’t have any complaints so far with the therapist, however, my child’s father dropped off a bag with essential hygiene products yesterday at 5:30. It is now 10:00 PM the following day and my daughter has yet to receive those much needed essentials. I called at 7:44 to ask why she had not received them yet, they said they would go look for them and see if they can locate them. I called them back about an hour later and they still could not locate them and even had the audacity to say that her father never dropped them off. After some back and forth with them, they told me they would go back and check to see if they can find her stuff. I have been calling for over an hour now and cannot get anyone on the phone. I entrusted this facility to take care of my daughters needs, and so far they are failing. I would highly recommend that you take your loved ones elsewhere! Hopefully our experience gets better, and my daughter does get the help she needs. But we will definitely not be returning to this facility ever again.

Response from the owner
Hello Destiny – We take all concerns regarding the quality of our care seriously. Federal patient privacy laws prevent us from responding online, however we invite you to contact us directly at biloxiinfo@oceanshealthcare.com or (228) 388-0600. Thank you.
Mackenzie Sanchez
1 month ago
1

I don't feel bad bout giving this place a 1 star bc the nurses and some of the techs were so disrespectful and I would t recommend this to anyone. The rec therapist and the therapist and doctor were amazing at there jobs. But almost all the nurses were so disrespectful. They only care bout themselves and and not the patient

Response from the owner
Hello Mackenzie – We take all concerns regarding the quality of our care seriously. Federal patient privacy laws prevent us from responding online, however we invite you to contact us directly at biloxiinfo@oceanshealthcare.com or (228) 388-0600. Thank you.
diana brock
2 months ago
5

I am very thankful for the ocean's behavior. I have learned so much about myself and my depression. All my therapists were amazing 👏 and life can only go forward from here because I am enough. The staff is also amazing 👏 thank you so much. You saved my life and marriage

John Palermo
2 months ago
5

Raph is not the best worker here. I like her. She is rude. I forgive her. Christina is the 2nd best therapist I've ever had. Christina is the glue of my life right now. I thank God 4 sending me 2 Oceans. Lucy is Amazing. Rush is a pompous know it all condescending guy. He is very conservative with medicine. I forgive him as well. High school does not end here. There are cliques among the employees. When the bus comes, out of 2 months, I've seen only 2 white people talk to the black crowd in front of the exit. I am not wrong here. I do not deserve mistreatment. I love everyone. I want the best for anyone. I try not to hate. I love Oceans, Christina, Lucy, & Gabby. They are all super sweet, genuine & nice. Henry the bus driver is AWESOME! Best bus driver I've ever ridden with in my life. The food is great. Karaoke & bingo are fun. They take a lot of medical insurances. I LOVE this place. Sounds crazy I know, but when you've been through 30 years of mental health experience I gotta say this is the 2nd BEST place I've ever been 2 for help. Charter is the best. It's no longer there which makes this place the best. God Bless. Do the best you can by God yall. Amen.

D'Aisha McGowan
2 months ago
1

Disrespectful nurses that create tension with patients and leave the Techs to deal with the backlash. This place doesn't help anyone's situation it makes it worse. There's no group therapy sessions, no psychiatrist,no real one on one counseling. You basically get woke up around 6am for breakfast and shower and by the time you do that they have locked your room door locking you out and you have to sit in a day room doing absolutely nothing but getting more and more agitated by the nurses with attitudes until 9 pm when it's bedtime. All you'll be doing is hoping for a discharge and when it is time for discharge they send you away with more problems than you had before you got there. This place doesn't help it makes you worse.

Response from the owner
Hello D'Aisha – We take all concerns regarding the quality of our care seriously. Federal patient privacy laws prevent us from responding online, however we invite you to contact us directly at biloxiinfo@oceanshealthcare.com or (228) 388-0600. Thank you.
Elvin Davis
3 months ago
3

Edit: I realized that it may be too harsh to give this place a one star rating. Someone may look at the bad rating and the others nearby and decide that looking for help during their crisis is hopeless, which was not my intention. Although it didn't work for me, it may end up helping someone else, so I don't want to turn anyone away if it might help them. The signs in that place were a complete lie. There was no individual therapy, so they didn't listen to me at all. They asked me the same questions over and over again which served no purpose after the first time, group sucked. So bad. It was only ever anger management or bullying stuff, when a lot of us were there for things that were much more serious, class was a joke. All we ever did in there during my stay was watch movies and have to put up with the unbearable teacher and the other noisy patients. Which, by the way! The rooms are SO LOUD. They echo so much, it's awful for anyone with sound sensitivities (like me), and if the TV is on in the evening and you go to bed a bit early, you can still hear it through the walls, not that you're allowed to close your bedroom door anyway, except to take a shower, like they can't just unlock the door and then open the bathroom door, which is only closed by magnets. 🙄 Also, it's extremely boring! You just sit in the same room most of the time, either drawing, coloring, or watching TV ("we believe TV is harmful" my ass- it was on the majority of the time.) I would have loved to actually be listened to in a place where that's supposed to be the main priority, and I also would have loved to feel safe and cozy (not cozy, safe is debatable- it just seemed like a prison and there were multiple fights while I was there), and I would have loved to have healthy ways to cope other than drawing or coloring. Based on other reviews, it seems like the adult program is better, but I went as a teenager, so it sucked. I did like the one black pt guy and one of the young nurses with blonde hair, but I don't remember their names. I wish I did.

Response from the owner
Hello Elvin – We take all concerns regarding the quality of our care seriously. Federal patient privacy laws prevent us from responding online, however we invite you to contact us directly at biloxiinfo@oceanshealthcare.com or (228) 388-0600. Thank you.
Brandon Martin
3 months ago
5

This place changed my life! Theres a hospital side and a therapy side to oceans. I was at the therapy side. I spent 8 weeks in group therapy and the knowledge I gained about myself and sharing perspectives in group therapy drastically improved my marriage, how I treat my kids, sleep and overall mood. Facility can use some upgrades, but the staff is amazing! Nursing staff is friendly and fun. They were the main contributors of me having a good experience.

Heather
3 months ago
5

Helping me a lot

Timothy Avery
3 months ago
5

Everyone was super helpful best therapy I got.

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