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 ...
About Midwest Center for Youth and Families
If your children have mental or behavioral problems, then Midwest Center for Youth and Families may be what they need to get back on their feet. It’s a residential center in Kouts, Indiana. They help girls ages 10-18 and boys from 12-18. If your income isn’t that high, they do accept Indiana Medicaid.
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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i ve always said i was gonna write a big review when i got out, yet i never did. although this place didn t make me perfect i m still learning much more about myself and my mental health. i had a good experience although i wasn t the best when i first came in. i was a total mess, i was struggling with family problems and finding myself and so much more. my parents sent me to an inpatient to send me to a residential since i ve been to soooooo many inpatients before all this. one thing i learned about the difference is that inpatients are there for immediate care and keep u safe, but residentials help u fix yourself and help u learn skills to beat those mental blocks. i first came in and i was so sad i would cry a lot since i get easily homesick. but then i saw my friend from a city i often go to and i was all good. we did a lot of bad things and eventually we fought eachother. this made me realize how bad of a person i am. i started becoming better since then and i messed up a few times but then i finally got a pass since it was the holidays (christmas) and i finally got to see my family and i was so happy. i messed up still but its about progress not perfection! i then worked on my relationship with my mom and i finally forgave her and she changed. i was also leveling up at that time and it was crazy to say i was on red for a little over a month, but i was so focused on studying my dbt skills and it worked. dbt (dialectical behavioural therapy) is pretty effective if u ask me. if u can use your skills effectively, you my friend will be able to use those skills in an everyday basis. cool fact for dbt, if you have ever helped yourself positively to calm yourself down, positively stop an argument, etc then you have probably used dbt without even realizing it! i know many people have their experiences and stories but the help u need is all dependent on you and you guys cannot blame a facility for doing their jobs. i get they can be strict but this fixes you to be less stubborn and if you use your skills you can handle their strictness and learn from it. something i can t understand is that when people come to facilities and say they don t need the help. it doesn t make sense, you aren t sent there without a reason and if you were sent there with a reason and u still claim you don t need help, you need to think and take accountability. that is like driving a 50 year old car that s on the brink of breaking and someone asks to help and you say you don t want it. as a gen z we have a word for it, delusional/delulu. for everybody who s made a bad review and has negativity towards this place i just wish to understand why you guys can t take accountability. i came in thinking i didn t need help and ever since i got out as dbt advisor and level blue, i realized where i was wrong and wanted to fix it. please i wanna advocate for the people who struggle with mental issues if you guys ever wanna talk, email me. thank you to all the workers. Earl and Teacher Wendy get my special shout out since i love them so much therapeutically and everyone on North Unit when i was there. i am so grateful for all of you guys since you have built me as a better person!!i wanna advocate to parents with teens who have struggles, teens with struggles, or even just people with struggles (if 18+ please don t be weird). i have went through my struggles and i wanna advocate to get your struggles fixed too. we can talk on the phone to learn about dbt and i will do my best. parents if you have struggling teens, please consider this place. you guys can talk to me and i will advocate but will not force.i pray for the best for everyone!
I was at Midwest center for about 95 days and every moment, though some weren't always enjoyable, was extremely worth it. I would like you to know that the north unit BRS' unit clerk and teacher were phenomenal! I will definitely be in touch with the staff. They took care of me and I was treated equally. As the DBT advisor ( head of resident council) I learned what it ment to be accountable, and to be a good leader. I would suggest Midwest-center for youth and families!
I am aware that I ve already left a review for Midwest. However, after a few months, I do believe that it would be important to provide a little update. Midwest has continued to set my life on a good path. They ve helped me get sober, manage my emotions, and take back my life. I m taking classes to become a teacher to help kids going through their own challenging situations, a path I would never have gotten to if not for Teacher Wendy. I ve become more confident in myself, thanks to Pickle, Eir, and Earl. Thanks to Jasmine, I ve become more open, honest, and assertive about my needs. I ve become an active advocate for myself and others, courtesy of my time on my unit s Resident Council. I ve gotten my medications under control and gotten off of a majority of them, which can be attributed to the amazing nursing staff and Dr. Jarvis care and encouragement, along with DBT as a whole. And I ll always remember the early mornings joking around with Josh and my roommate. Not to mention that my quality of life, the quality of the people around me, and my general happiness have improved so much, and I never would ve given them a chance to if not for the amazing staff at Midwest. I also want to give a shoutout to Ms. Patrice and Kurtis. They always got a lot of hate because they followed the rules, but ultimately, they made the experience much better.Parents, I know that times have to be rough if your children need to be sent here, and yes, it s not going to be easy. I know that it s especially hard if your impression of MCYF is based on the reviews you see here. But I implore you to give them a chance. The staff here are wonderful, and they truly care about making an impact on your children s lives. Everyone from the Chef to the BHWs to the CEO cares about their residents and wants to give them a chance to have a better life.I came to MCYF during the most difficult time of my life a time when I wanted nothing more than to give up and die. I left MCYF with renewed hope and aspirations to do and be more. They showed me that we all have a life worth living. Yes, there have been setbacks, but life just has those. But before now, I would have let those mistakes consume me and lead me down a path of self-destruction. But they ve given me the tools I needed to set myself back on a better route, and I never could ve gotten this far without them. Thank you, Midwest, for giving me and many others the opportunity to truly live.
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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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Inpatient 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.
24-Hour Clinical Care When you receive 24-hour clinical care in Indiana, you'll be under constant supervision from highly trained medical staff. Nurses, doctors, and addiction specialists provide medications and other treatment to address withdrawal symptoms and any additional medical needs. Common medications that are prescribed include valium and Librium to relieve alcohol withdrawal, and anti-depressants to relieve cocaine withdrawal. For opioid abuse, doctors may prescribe methadone or naltrexone to manage cravings and clonidine to treat high blood pressure.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Chris Iliff
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Douglas Jarvis
Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Medical Director
Trey Biggs
Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Kate Chester, , RN, BSN,
Director of Nursing
Accreditations
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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Kouts, IN 46347
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