I was a patient at this center and I loved the service I received from them, it was a great help. The facilities are very nice, I am grateful to be part of this incredible organization.
About Northwest Childrens Home – Residential Treatment
Northwest Childrens Home – Residential Treatment, located in Lewiston, Idaho is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery.
Specialty rehab programs at Northwest Childrens Home – Residential Treatment include age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues and inclusive treatment respecting diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.
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I was here from 2002-2004, I remember Winnie, Martin, and my advocate her name was Ginny, I also remember Linda the counselor. I think the part I liked most here was the swimming pool and the wood shop, I made alot of cool things in shop class. I returned home in January of 2004, met my husband at the age of 18 in December of 2004, and we were married march 15th 2005, still going strong. The only thing this place taught me was how to fear men. I used to call every so often and check in with Winnie and Linda to let them know how I was doing. Well at 38 years old, 20 years of marriage, and 7 kids later, I'd say I'm doing pretty damn good, no thanks to NCH and the staff that only showed up to get a paycheck.
I was a resident here in the JEWITT House from Jan 14th 2004 to Jan 15th 2005 from age 16 to just before 18 this place cause me a severe amount of PTSD, clausterphobia, and plenty more trauma where that came from. The staff literally abused us any chance they got for any little reason they could come up with.. One day in August of 2004 after a visit with my dad where i got my cartiledge pierced on the top of my ear, once ge left i got really sad I was in the milieu (their word for living room) i was standing in the the floor legth widnow crying because i missed my dad and i didnt know when i would see hin again. i was upset Winnie as she liked to be called came in and told me i needed to go to the safe room ( a 77 cell because i was emotional i just wanted to be comforted i just wanted to be left alone, i refused to go be locked in a tiny cell so she physically grabbed me slammed me down onto the ground had me by my hair and was slamming my head into the window sill on the floor my brand new 1 hour old piercing was smashed multiple times into the hard surface it hurt so bad id never felt pain like it at that time my ear was pierced several more times as the earing went in and out every time she slammed my head down which i kept lifting up because the pain in my ear was so bad. my ear extreemly swollen black and blue and green after her attack. i was then dragged to the "saferoom" thrown inside and the door slammed behind me where Winnie stood on a peddle that locked me inside the room with no knobs on the inside and no windows and having zero contact with humans this is where i would remain for weeks at a time. the enviroment was very very dictatorship we were not cared about. our best intrest was never top priority. i was robbed of an adequate education my senior year of highschool i spent in their "on campus school" that serviced all the grades. i worked out of text books no lectures no lessons no teaching nothing. i was drugged by their onsite psychologist diagnoaed with deveral disorders that were later disproved in adulthood. they drug the children there they abuse them i had seen more abuse from this particular group home than i had ever had in my entore life. the therapist at the time her name was Linda Lucas she had a little malteese puppy named lilly i believe if my memory serves me well she was ok but she wasnt a therapist you could trust. not once the entire year i lived there did i feel safe. i had issues as a teen dont get me wrong i was angry and traumatized. but when youre a teen in the early 2000s and youre creating havoc by running away and doing stupid shit the government doesnt really approve. I ran away aloyy while at NICH i felt safer on the run than i ever did in that home. the stories from there are endless they roomed me one time with a girl who happened to secually assault me. she then grew up to be a sex offender in her adult life. my safety and well being was never put first. our lives were in the complete mercy of these adults who are supposedly suppose to be trustworthy and "help" us were the ones hurting us i had issues at 17 dont get me wrong i was an entitled wildchild who just wanted to be understood and loved sadly i didnt get any of that from this place. i left NICH more messed up than i came in .thankfully i met my husband in August of 2005 and weve been together ever since we have 2 beautiful daughters. ive been in therapy for more than a decade. i am still in therapy today constantly dealing with the trauma i endured there. i have flash backs and nightmares, i have panic attacks and OCD. I have severe ptsd and trauma responses still at 37 years old I'll be 38 in march. theres a million more things i could say about this place. every single bit of it true with documentation and "incident reports" to back up every statement i make. this is how i experienced the horror of this "home" i may still deal with daunting PTSD that came from the sever abuse from this place and their staff. but i have forgiven. i cant tell you why but i have. but i will never ever forget.
I was their in 84 for 10 months. I didn't find it helpful. My reasons for being there were never addressed
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
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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Lewiston, ID 83501
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