Olean General Hospital is in Olean, New York, and is affiliated with Bradford Regional Medical Center. Both the hospital and medical center are members of Kaleida Health, which is part of the Upper Allegheny Health System. Olean General Hospital’s behavioral health unit offers mental health and addiction treatment for individuals 18 and older.
Clients must be medically stable to be admitted to the behavioral health unit and the focus is on crisis intervention and stabilization. The hospital accepts insurance from most major providers. There are some community resources for clients who need financial assistance. The hospital is easily accessible from I-86 and North Union Street Extension.
The behavioral health unit is a secure inpatient unit providing privacy and safety. Because this is a unit within a full service hospital, clients receive integrated care from a multidisciplinary team.
You’ll have access to on site psychiatric care teams, nurses, doctors, social workers and other medical specialists. The team focuses on individualized, compassionate care to provide stabilization during a mental health or addiction crisis.
Clients in the behavioral unit participate in group and individual therapy, as well as other evidence based treatment modalities. They leave with a solid discharge plan and connections to ongoing mental health and addiction care.
The hospital is near downtown Olean, a destination city known for its affordability and variety of lodging options. There are modern hotels, cozy bed and breakfasts and Airbnbs There are hidden gems throughout the area, and the nearby Allegheny National Forest offers many fun outdoor activities.
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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.
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.
Inpatient 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.
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.
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.
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.
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This hospital is poorly managed from the top down, deceptive, abusive, and only concerned with the bottom dollar. I was in the psych unit, and I would rather DIE than EVER go back there again! They are straight up abusive in the psych unit, forcing patients into withdrawal f ...
I want to express my sincere appreciation for our local hospital here in Olean. I know many 1-star reviews focus on long waits and perceived lack of care, but I’d just like to lift up the story from a different angle. Waiting nearly an hour alone in the ER can feel frustrating. But rather than imagining ten doctors standing out back having coffee, it’s likely these professionals are prioritizing critical life-saving care elsewhere—because every minute and every person matters. On average in the U.S., one nurse cares for roughly 4 to 10 patients—depending on the unit and acuity. In med-surg areas, it's often about 5 patients per nurse, and even higher in busier or understaffed settings. In the realm of hospital infrastructure, there are about 6,000 hospitals across the U.S., serving over 332 million people. That means one hospital serves roughly every 50,000 people on average. As a small city, Olean is truly fortunate to have such a facility nearby given our population. I admire every healthcare provider—nurses, doctors, aides, technicians—for their knowledge, compassion, and constant effort. Their dedication, especially in critical situations, is something we should all feel grateful for.
Place is a joke billing doesn’t know what they are doing and they don’t answer the phone , almost resembles Walmart cashiers , take your business elsewhere trust me no one wants to headache on top of being sick P.S anyone else notice the generic response to make it look like they care but yet no change in reviews smh
Who knew that Olean General had a physical therapy department and that it happens to be excellent! A large, beautiful therapy room with big windows and a friendly, relaxed staff of professionals who work hard to bring each patient back to full health and healing! They have every machine needed, and because it’s in the hospital they know how to keep it immaculate. I can highly recommend it ftom my experience with therapist Marty Morowski and the others I observed. And there is reserved parking near the entrance for PT clients.
Very sweet passionate all in all very respectful
Excellent caring service and extremely knowledgeable therapists. This is by far the best PT in our area.
Personalized care, clean facility, high quality staff, professional and friendly staff.
The staff is really amazing and friendly keep up the great job thank you so much for all you all do for everyone not only just my daughter 😇🥰
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