It is not what they promise, they do not have the necessary resources even though their collection rates are quite high. I do not like me or my colleagues
About Millcreek of Magee Treatment Center
The treatment center only takes Mississippi Medicaid. They don’t take any private or commercial insurance, and they don’t take private payments. They accept residents from out of state through Children’s Behavioral Solutions.
The residential treatment program treats children and adolescents from ages six to 21. This is a PRTF – a psychiatric residential treatment facility. This is for kids with psychiatric needs who need supervision and care 24/7. In this program, kids get medication monitoring from a psychiatrist.
The main therapy modality is cognitive behavioral therapy. The kids also participate in journaling and a phase system that rewards positive behaviors. There’s also individual therapy at least once per week and family therapy twice a month.
Group therapy is three times per week where the kids work on anger management, coping skills, relationship skills, and independent living skills. They also have recreation therapy daily. There are several experiential programs including art and music therapy. There is also a school program Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The substance use treatment programs provide mental health and substance use disorder treatment for males age 12 to 21. They’ll receive help from a licensed therapist experienced in substance use counseling. They’ll also get individual, group, and family therapy and take part in experiential and recreational therapy.
While in the group homes, the young men also participate in education programs where they can work toward a GED or high school degree. They can also work on getting college credit. The center has employment opportunities on campus where the kids can earn some money and learn job skills. They also work on their social skills by attending programs within the community.
Fact checked and written by:
Susan Bertram, BA
Edited by:
Courtney Myers, MS
Latest Reviews
Don't sent your kids here if you want them to get help, because all the staff do is sit around on their phones all shift and barely even do their job. Some staff are good and cares for the children there but its rare to see a staff in there that cares. Also when they put you in a restraint (where they have to put you on the ground and hold you were then the nurses give you a shot kinda like a tranquilizer to put you to sleep) they don't do it how they are supposed to, they will just pick you up and body slam you to the ground and one staff will lay on your legs while holding them and then one staff will lay or squeeze on one arm and another staff will do the other arm. Mind you, I was a patient at millcreek when I was 11 and 12 and they had put me in a restraint all because I was playing around with another staff and they had put me in a 2 man restraint were 2 staff put you in a restraint, then they picked me right back up, mind you I wasn't being aggressive and put me in a 3 man restraint, and I had lost circulation in my arm and I told them "bro your squeezing my arm can let go just a little" then one of the staff said don't mind him and then proceeded to talk about me, and when I said it, I didn't yell or anything. Also if you get beat up they will let you get beat up for around 10 seconds just standing there watching, then they will break it up. After the fight they will taunt you for getting beat up and laugh about it. On The other hand some staff will get you things like chips and candy for being good and having good behavior. But all I'm saying is don't send your kid here they will come back worse them when they came.
My son has been in Millcreek a very long time and we are glad that we got him the care he needs, I just wish we had a place like this in Montana. So many children need this 24-7 care and it's sad that most states don't have a facility like this closer to home. I do appreciate the staff so very much and my son is doing great. I am very pleased with how much he has grown over the years by being in Millcreek.
Response from the owner1 week ago
We’re happy that you shared your perspective — thank you! Feedback is important for us to continue to make a lasting difference in our community.
I worked here as a nurse for about three months. Loved the children and spending time with them, that’s the only thing that kept me there for three months. I stayed making complaints to the DON about numerous of things, one being how the nurses would leave the nursing station with nobody being at the nurses station to care for the children [as I would leave for break then come back no one would be at the nurse's station], she didn’t care. The children there are treated horrible (like prisoners) and not actual children or humans. I put in my two-week notice because I didn’t like the way things were ran, I was fired one week into my two-week notice. Be careful on sending your children here. They don’t care, your children are just a number that brings in money. Sadly, it has nothing to do with rehabilitation, just housing to generate money. Do yourself a favor and send your child somewhere else or keep them at home. This place seems to be a pipeline to prison.
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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.
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
Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.
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.
Treatments
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
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.
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. Group therapy is provided three times per week.
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.
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.
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.
Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.
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Residential Setting
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Margaret Stept, M.ED
CEO
Donna Hunt, LPC
PRTF Director of Program and Clinical Services
Cindy Kennedy
Director of Human Resources
Linda Burkett, LMSW
Director of Administration and Compliance
Joe Earp, Ed. D
Director of HCBS and Development
Dionna Evans, LMSW
ICF/IID Residential Program Manager
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: 1652
Contact Information
900 1st Avenue NE
Magee, MS 39111
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