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The Life House - Volunteers of America
Sheridan, WY 82801
About Northern Wyoming Mental Health Center
Northern Wyoming Mental Health Center in Sheridan, Wyoming, is a setting that offers addiction services that really support your steps toward recovery. They offer help for alcohol and opioid addiction through outpatient programs that give you a way to keep handling daily life while getting treatment. Their substance use disorder services are a big part of what they offer, and you can find both regular outpatient options and more structured, intensive outpatient programs. Their standard outpatient services are set up to let you keep up with your responsibilities while staying committed to recovery. Their intensive outpatient program (IOP) gives you a chance to have more sessions when you need something more structured.
They also offer tobacco cessation counseling if you want to address that part of your health too. Their community-based support is great because it’s designed to help you stay connected and surrounded by people who understand what you’re working through.
What strikes us most about this team is how they make sure you can keep living life while getting support that doesn’t let your recovery slide. You’ll find a variety of ways to pay here, including Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, self-payment and programs that adjust costs based on your income.
Detox Services You Can Do at Home
Their outpatient detox program is there for you if you’re dealing with mild to moderate withdrawal and want to continue living at home during the process. You can get specific help for alcohol and opioid addiction, and they’ll walk with you through the steps of detox in a way that’s manageable. We like that this center makes it easier to get started with detox without having to leave home every day.
Landmarks Close to Your Treatment Center
You’ll find this center near Kendrick Park, which can be a peaceful place to visit before or after appointments. Trail End State Historic Site and King’s Saddlery and Museum are also close by, giving you a chance to explore local history and culture. There is also the Bighorn National Forest and the WYO Theater, adding to the local charm surrounding this facility.
Fact checked and written by:
Elizabeth Austen
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW
Facility Overview
61 - 90 Avg Length of Stay in Days
Latest Reviews
I went through several amazing LPCP's there. I would not be where I am today without their amazing services and interventions.
Response from the owner1 month ago
So glad you found the service and staff helpful.
Northern Wyoming medical center and it’s suboxone program, could be a great thing. If there pear specialist Chris Evans wouldn’t share medication with the clients. And If Dr. Jason Akerman wouldn’t punish clients with medication. Dr. Jason Akerman switched my wife from one medication to another knowing that it gave her headaches bad enough to prevent work. Just because I put his peer specialist out there for sharing medication and leading those seeking recovery astray. He should be ashamed of himself.
Northern Wyoming has been the best thing that has happened in my life. Between the therapists and the peer specialists there I have been able to find a new way of living and remaining sober. Even when I have made mistakes they have stuck right by my side making sure that they never gave up on me. If it wasn't for the help I've received I have no idea where my life would be but I know the quality of it would be no where near where it is today.
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Accepted Insurance
Other Forms of Payment
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.
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.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
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.
Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
The programs offered at drug rehab in Wyoming address the underlying issues of addiction, with the goal being to get to the root of the problem. By learning to manage issues without substance use, you are empowered to live a healthy, drug-free life.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
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
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.
Staff
Jeff Holsinger
CEO
Heath Steel
Executive VP & Chief Business Officer
Doug Cherry
CFO
Courtney Green
Chief Administrative Officer
Aimee Foster
Chief Program Officer
Rebekah Law
Chief of Staff
Contact Information
1221 West 5th Street
Suite C
Sheridan, WY 82801
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