When your kids are admitted, they’ll get a range of therapy options to help tackle any behavioral issues. There’s the traditional therapy done in groups and with individuals, and there’s also learning through art, music, taking care of horses, and even a ropes course. Family meetings are held on weekends, and they’ll have parenting classes and assistance for you and other adult caregivers. That way, you’ll have better communication with your kids. And in case you’re wondering, they don’t restrain their clients, even if they get rowdy.
In addition, they’ll provide a stable setting where your kids can recover. School is offered in the primary and secondary grades with accredited teachers. They’ll hang out with their own age groups and build up their socializing and teamwork skills. If they need extra help, the school year can be extended to get them that extra boost. All meals and nutrition are provided. Nurses are standing by 24/7 just in case of an emergency. The length of stay is usually at least 30 days.
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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.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
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.
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24-Hour Clinical Care 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.
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.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
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Chief Executive Officer
Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Medical Director
Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Director of Nursing
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
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Extremely strict treatment, I mean if it suits you to work that way then do it, but I did not like it. Therapies are weird, one time we sat in a circle and told what we hated about each other, and if you try to talk about your emotions they call you attention seeker. Not hel ...
My daughter was there in 2022 and she came forward said she had been abused by Amanda E. While under Midwest "care" I use this term lightly... If you value your children, their safety and well-being please don't send your children here... Poor quality staff, ran by a look the other way higher ups.
so i was a patient here i literally discharged yesterday. this place has a bad star rating but honestly this place is not bad my first 3 to 7 days were the worst days of my entire stay there because I just cried every day and I really wanted to go home but staff was always there to comfort me and tell me that I can do my treatment and I was gonna be OK and I’m gonna get better and I’m gonna go home the facility the day room and our bedrooms are not the best but they’re also not the worst. we decorate the unit sometimes to brighten up the place and it does look good. The cafeteria is pretty big and the food is decent. I’m gonna say that we would get like cauliflower and it would have a little mold spots on it, but it wasn’t every time it was just a couple times If it had mold on it and we would switch it out for something else. The broccoli it was smell funky so I was scared to eat it, but I don’t know if it went bad we do only get 10 minute showers and 10 minute phone calls so that’s not the best and we also rarely go outside and the staff here was very nice. I was on East unit and I feel like I learned a lot my therapist. She helped me a lot family sessions. She helped. She taught me a lot of skills. The unit taught me lots of skills in the school programming there it is fairly good. there was a couple fights on the unit, but they never lasted. Staff always heard them arguing and always got into the middle of it. The only reason they got to fight is because they hit around staff and they did get punished for it fairly and if you there is like a lot of precautions, there’s like SP precautions SH precautions SI precautions, AP, EP and you can you put on those if you show that behavior SP precautions if you’re saying you have a plan to un alive yourself and it can be feasibly carried out in the hospital you’ll get put on SPS if you’re saying you want to you or are gonna do it you’re gonna get put on sp ap is being aggressive yeah just stuff like that. You’ll learn all about it and it’s honestly not bad. You just have to do your treatment and not fight it and you will you will have a good time. oh also they do make you eat 50% of all meals and I’m pretty sure if you eat less than that you get put on fall precautions and you have to wear a hard helmet to make sure that you don’t fall in hit your head so this place is also for like eating disorders and just anybody that doesn’t eat regularly. We have to eat 50% of breakfast 50% of lunch 50% of dinner so it does help. But I’d like to thank the facility for helping me and just just I don’t know like it was just a good facility and I would definitely recommend someone to go there
Staff members treated me like a moron, it was my first time doing tie dye and I got yelled at for taking the rubber bands off when I didn't know I wasn't supposed to. They also blocked letters going out to family, and threw away a couple personal belongings. Everyone who witnessed me before and after going has said it did more harm than good. I was unfairly put on paper restriction. I got yelled at for having sensory meltdowns (I'm autistic). I have so much trauma from this that I have to go to therapy for it 6 years later. I was put in a solo room at the end of the hall away from everyone because I was the "only one they could trust", in reality they wanted me isolated and that was clear through many of their actions. I was separated from the only person I felt okay talking to because she was "making my eating disorder worse" I guarantee you, she was not. If you need to ask for something you most likely will have to fill out a "dear man" sheet. Out of all the sheets filled out, almost nobody is given what they asked for. You can't have your own comfort objects or wear long sleeves the first three days you're there. I still have nightmares from my time here. Do not send your child here.
Hello my name is Cali miles and if you truly care about your child do not semd them here. When you get there they tell you all these nice things amd make it sound like a really great place. Its not. While i was their multiple fights broke out. There was this girl that got moved to out unit and she started touched me and multipal girls on the unit and when we told staff they “looked into it” when it was clear as day what she was doing and they told us we were lying when we weren’t the only thing this place did was traumatised me and now the only reason i am happy is because if i because if i tried anythinf again i would be sent back to a place like this. So if you love your kids or even care about them in the slightest dont send them here
Wendy was the absolute best she gave her all and really made a difference in mine and everyone’s treatment. North unit was anchored by her and she made every resident feel heard. My care would not have been the same without her
This facility is nothing like what they advertise — and the truth is deeply disturbing. I was a patient here, and what I experienced was the opposite of the supportive, structured care they promise. From the moment I arrived, it was clear this place was run on control, intimidation, and profit — not healing. Staff were routinely unprofessional, unregulated, and at times outright cruel. There was a pervasive culture of verbal degradation, dishonesty, and neglect. Staff often lied about incidents and minimized or ignored violent behavior among residents. Physical altercations were common, and staff responses were inconsistent at best — sometimes they watched it happen, other times they punished the wrong person. There was no safety, no consistency, and certainly no accountability. The environment itself is bleak and misrepresented. The pictures shown online are selective and misleading — they never show where the kids actually sleep or spend their time. Most of the building is made of bare cinder block, with an institutional, prison-like feel. It’s emotionally suffocating. The way residents were treated was dehumanizing. I remember being forced to explain to staff why I needed to use the bathroom, as if I had to earn basic dignity. One kid complained about a painful sore on his foot and was denied food for “complaining.” That sore eventually burst and filled with pus, and only then was it taken seriously. There’s an unspoken — but strictly enforced — rule: You are not allowed to cry and ask for your parents. This was stated to us clearly. That alone tells you everything you need to know about the emotional climate here. Any vulnerability was met with punishment, not support. This facility is not about healing. It is not about mental health. It is about profit. And the fact that this place is still in operation is both disappointing and terrifying. If you’re a parent considering sending your child here — please look elsewhere. If you’re an agency tasked with oversight, I urge you to investigate this place thoroughly. No one should have to endure the kind of treatment I experienced.
I think I was there in 2019. When I first got there I was definitely terrified because of the girls and how strict everyone was, I was clueless. Definitely wasn’t a fan of the cafeteria. Buuut later on in my stay I remember I started doing very very well and I think I got the best grades ever being there. It was rough, but it was worth it!! I left successfully and Ms Jasmine was a huge part of it.
I was there in 2016. Worst time of my life. When I first was there I was terrified. They gave me space to cry and answered my questions when I was ready to talk. Most of the staff were nice. They were there to do a job and did it well. Patrice tho…she was a piece of work! Def mouthy and mean to the girls. Very two faced and carefree. She was there to get a check that’s it. Teacher Matt was amazing! The lead Courtney was there for me when I needed to cry. She was inspiring. And Bob…she was amazing to. The girls I was in there with were nice and i definitely made friends even tho thats not the reason I was there. The people changed my life and helped me heal. It felt like I was at summer camp and was having a giant sleepover almost every night! Made me feel better even tho I was hundreds of miles away from home.
I’m giving 4 out of 5 stars—not because of any major issues, but simply because no place is perfect. That said, I’m incredibly grateful for this facility, especially the Valpo location. My daughter has experienced deep mental trauma related to her adoption, and placing her in a residential facility was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make as a parent. It’s something no parent ever wants to consider, but when the time came, I did extensive research to find a place that could truly make a difference. I was looking for a facility that would not only care for her but truly see her, support her, and help build her up. This place did all of that—and so much more. Her therapist felt like a gift straight from God. After over six years of therapy with very little progress, my daughter finally began to open up here. The first few days were incredibly tough—she cried, begged to come home, and struggled with the adjustment. But deep down, I knew this was the right place for her. And I was right. She was finally able to release years of built-up trauma, and the team worked closely with her on learning and applying DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) skills. As a family, we also learned these tools through weekly therapy sessions, which helped us better support her once she came home. The DBT-based program was one of the main reasons I chose this facility, and it turned out to be exactly what she needed to begin healing and learning how to process her emotions and view life in a healthier way. I also loved the structure of the program. The level system encourages responsibility and growth, and earning DBT bucks to shop in the unit store is such a creative and empowering tool. It builds life skills and confidence in ways that feel natural and rewarding for the kids. I was kept informed throughout her stay, and any time I called with questions, the staff was respectful, kind, and informative. I have zero regrets about this decision. This facility truly helped save my daughter and brought healing to our family. I will be forever grateful—for the care, for the program, and especially for Cloe! If I could offer one suggestion for improvement, it would be to provide daily access to an outdoor space—something fenced in with basketball hoops, swings, a pickleball court, or even just tables where the girls can sit, talk, and play games. My daughter did gain some weight and looked quite pale when she was discharged, and I believe daily outdoor time would be a helpful addition. But honestly, if that’s my only critique, I’d still say we had a phenomenal experience.
Midwest is on top! I loved it there the chefs were amazing ( even when I was sick every Monday and Tuesday) the staff were amazing ( especially Brendon!) if you go there definitely request Cloe as your therapist she is amazing! I wanted to give a huge shout out to Brendon he put up with my sass and attitude ( especially when I lost a point!) Overall he is an amazing person! So is Cloe! Midwest is so kind that they even sent me a package after my discharge! I definitely recommend going to SSA! —Lil Tay Tay!
Helped me a lot!! I’m actually happy now for once! Ty Midwest💗
Had a great experience. They were able to move my client to a stable and successful place when dozens of other placements have not worked.
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