The food is pessimistic, and the treatment they give you is the worst thing in the world, they are some louts, and I hate them, and I wish them the worst
About Millcreek Behavioral Health
Upon admission, each child receives a comprehensive diagnostic and psychiatric evaluation. The degree of substance abuse and any co-occurring mental health conditions are evaluated with the help of this process. Based on the findings, an interdisciplinary treatment team develops a personalized drug addiction treatment plan taking into consideration each child’s unique needs and objectives.
Although co-occurring disorder symptoms may be treated with medication, the program does not place a strong emphasis on medication or detoxification. Treatment teams provide residents with ongoing monitoring to ensure effective management.
The goal of weekly one on one therapy sessions is to pinpoint the underlying causes of substance abuse and teach healthier coping skills. These sessions cover a range of topics including social skills, coping mechanisms and behavior management.
Families are advised to participate in at least twice monthly sessions that foster better communication and address any family dynamics that may have an impact on recovery. Frequent visitation times allow for ongoing family interaction during the stay as well.
Through adventure sports and the arts, residents develop important social skills in a fun and supportive environment. Each resident takes part in a fully recognized educational program that provides personalized education according to their particular academic needs.
As your child nears the end of the residential program, you will meet with a case manager to talk about what to do next. To ensure that your child can successfully reintegrate into their family life without developing an addiction, they will assist you in scheduling follow-up appointments with outpatient providers and connect you with nearby resources.
Fact checked and written by:
Sehar Uddin
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW
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Latest Reviews
Cayla Night I was there in 2011 there was most good staff the rest were bad to us the therapist always yelled at me
This is my experience in the adolescent girl section, so I don't know how the children and boys are treated, but I'm sure it's not much different. I've seen people who praise this place for "helping" their kid never have to go back to another place, and sickens me. I went here about 4 years ago, so if it's changed, then great, but I highly doubt it. Please excuse my ranting and misspelled words or bad punctuation. I'm posting this review in order to get out the trauma I had from this place. And in hopes that it'll prevent others like me from going there amd getting the same trauma. So, I had actually put myself into this place in hopes to help myself with my depression and anxiety because even though it's called behavioral health, it's description says mental health. To start off there are 5 halls for the adolescent girls that are ranked for mental health to behavioral health to really bad behavioral health. I'll list them from good to bad. Flamingo, kangaroo, zebra, eagle, and penguin hall. Please keep this ranking in mind. When I arrived, I was put into the eagle hall. I also was not aware of any rules or anything when I got in. My fourth day there, I was very homesick and had a very bad headache, and they had a speaker blaring music. I was very mad, and cussed (which you're not allowed to do, didn't know this because other girls had been cussing). And then I had said something and called a girl a b-word (very dumb on my end, I know) and her friend had tried to come into my room, and was stopped, but then the girl I had said it to came out of no where and began to beat me up. I'm not a fighting person, so I didn't know how to defend myself other than covering my head. I also was a bit smaller than the girl, so she was stronger than me. So all I could do was turn face down on my bed and protect my head. While doing this, the girl was giving heavy blows to the back of my head while also trying to pull my hair, so she could hit my face. I bet you are wondering where the staff was in all of this, well there was only one staff member in the hall, and she was pregnant, so she couldn't help me. They removed me and basically faulted me because I had provoked her? I also want to note, I was hit several times in the head, so it should always be a precaution to make sure a child does not have a concussion. They did not check. That night I had spent a lot of the time puking. (Also watched a other girl get jumped by several girls because she attempted to escape. Which is known to be VERY common there). Finally after I had been there for about 2 weeks, I was moved to kangaroo hall. Fun Fact that you should know, you're not allowed to call your child until they've been there for 2 weeks. And you're also not allowed to visit your child until they've been in there for a month. So, when I finally got to call my mom, I told her about how I got beat up, and she said that they NEVER told her. After I moved to kangaroo hall, it was better behavioral wise, but I began to have other issues. I was barely eating, because of course, their food was absolutely disgusting. And everytime it was snack time, we'd be given fudge rounds, unless we had an allergy (which there was like 2 girls who has an allergy and they be given an apple or orange). To this day, I cannot even look at a fudge round without getting sick to my stomach. A couple of other issues I had was that they constantly tried to get me on medications (I have a thing where I have to mentally prepare myself for taking pill medication due to O.D. trauma, and medications i had been on had caused me to faint or make my depression worse), and I barely saw the therapist (saw her only 2 or 3 times), and finally the day i left was the day of my first visitation, i begged my mom to get me out, when she went to ask, they were hestitant, but since i wasn't there court ordered, they couldn't keep me. But before I had went to get my stuff, a woman came in and told me that my mom couldn't blame them if they saw my name in a newspaper (saying it wasn't their fault if I *censored* myself)
Was there when I was younger 15 years old all these reviews are true tho i was there for 9 months tried my best not to get into trouble because id witness girls getting into fights left and right and they even went as far as restraining a blind girl for not listening to orders a blind girl I had my first sezuire in their unit I passed out on boxes 2 times all I was told after that was to get up and stop faking I was confused and disoriented and I was threatened with a restraint because I passed out twice for no reason from a sezuire I have family history of sezuires so what they did was very unethical and it was a nurse that told me to get up and stop faking of all people since then I am on sezuire meds because I wasn't faking after all and they didn't bother to help me or anything at all I had to wait til I got out of millcreek and went to a neurological but still havent figured out what causes them. Just saying unless u want ur child to come out in a body bag due to neglect I wouldn't send ur child here
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient rehabs ensure that clients continue to receive robust and consistent therapeutic care without requiring them to reside at the treatment center. The frequency and intensity of treatment depend on clients' evolving needs, ranging from daily to weekly addiction counseling and recovery education. Outpatient programs often include peer coaching, life skills training, and individual, group, and family counseling. Outpatient levels of care include partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), sober living/halfway housing, and standard outpatient care.
Clients undergoing treatment at an inpatient rehab receive extensive therapeutic support through daily addiction counseling and recovery-focused services. These often include addiction education and life skills training. Many inpatient facilities also offer evidence-based holistic therapies, such as massage, yoga, acupuncture, creative arts therapy, and experiential therapy. Inpatient care is typically best suited for clients who recently completed detox, are in early recovery, or at a heightened risk of relapse.
During many phases of addiction treatment, you'll need to receive 24-hour clinical care in Arkansas. This supervision ensures your safety during the detox process. Licensed medical professionals and experienced addiction specialists provide medication management, non-addictive medication to curb withdrawal symptoms, and frequent monitoring of vital signs.
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
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.
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.
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.
Developed in the 1970s, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy based in cognitive behavior therapy. DBT is designed specifically to help people who experience emotions intensely. It is used to treat substance use disorder, anxiety, and depression, among other mental health disorders.
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 address the lingering mental, emotional, and physical lingering effects of a traumatic event. Your therapist helps you process this trauma and build resilience to face future challenges.
If you participate in couples therapy, your therapist may use one or more methods to help you improve communication and resolve conflict. These techniques can include emotionally focused therapy, psychodynamic couple's therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
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.
Developing life skills while undergoing rehab treatment in Arkansas is a crucial part of your recovery. During treatment, you may focus on learning communication skills, critical thinking skills, problem solving, self awareness, assertiveness, and coping skills.
Recreational therapy uses physical activity and hobbies to support alcohol and drug addiction recovery in Arkansas. They help improve your physical health and provide you with a sense of accomplishment, which is critical to overcoming addiction. These activities could include gardening, music, or sports. They help to promote relaxation and build a supportive community.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Ben Beasl
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Butler
Chief Operating officer
Todd Minter
Director of Plant Operations
Dan Moore, LCSW
Clinical Director
Emily Burris
Director of Risk Management
Amanda Williams
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
Accreditation Number: 1581
Contact Information
1828 Industrial Dr
Fordyce, AR 71742
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