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Service is horrible they are always rude, they have great programs but the staff is always in bad mood.
About River Valley Behavioral Health – The Amethyst Center
River Valley Behavioral Health (RVBH) and their partners offer a full continuum of treatment programs for substance use disorders as a part of their broader mission of providing behavioral healthcare. The Amethyst Center, located near the central part of Owensboro, Kentucky, is one of their residential care facilities aimed at helping the residents overcome atypically strong addictions. This facility has 16 beds for women as well as space for up to six infants for cases in which new mothers need help overcoming an addiction.
Because RVBH is one of Kentucky’s designated community mental health service providers, they do offer an application for financial assistance for those who are uninsured or underinsured. They also do not withhold care from those who are unable to pay, and can set up a payment plan where appropriate.
A Structured and Nurturing Healing Environment for Women
The Amethyst Center gives women currently receiving SUD treatment a safe sober living environment to help them meet their goals during their recovery journeys. At the center, RVBH provides 20 hours of activities designed to aid women during recovery every week and places a strong emphasis on relapse prevention. In their free time, residents can visit the nearby Western Kentucky Botanical Gardens and Smothers Park on the Ohio River, both offering peaceful settings for relaxation and reflection.
Access to Medical and Practical Assistance
While staying at the Amethyst Center, it’s also possible to engage with many of RVBH’s other mental health or social services. River Valley offers mothers a unique ROSES for Moms program, which combines mental health screening and outpatient SUD treatment with practical help such as housing assistance, access to peer support, and career development. RVBH can also provide medication assisted treatment through an associated facility.
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Latest Reviews
Not good for addiction nor adult services ,,, Have hurt more than help everyone I know , and they never hold anyone through their services accountable as to involuntary hospitalizations ,, over prescribing and misdiagnosis more than 90 percent of their clients.
We understand that behavioral health treatment can be a deeply personal experience, and sometimes care decisions such as medication management or hospitalization, can feel difficult. However, our licensed clinicians follow rigorous professional and medical standards to ensure that diagnoses and treatment plans are made carefully and appropriately for each client. We also have multiple review and accountability processes in place to uphold the highest quality of care.
We would genuinely like to learn more about your concerns and address them directly. Please contact our Quality & Compliance team at 270-689-6621 or online at rvbh.com/patient-resources so that we can discuss your experience in detail and work toward a resolution.
Thank you again for sharing your perspective. Your feedback helps us continue improving our services and strengthening trust in the care we provide to our community.
Response from the owner1 week ago
We’re very sorry to hear that you and those you know had a negative experience, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. RiverValley Behavioral Health is committed to providing compassionate, ethical, and evidence-based care for every individual we serve.We understand that behavioral health treatment can be a deeply personal experience, and sometimes care decisions such as medication management or hospitalization, can feel difficult. However, our licensed clinicians follow rigorous professional and medical standards to ensure that diagnoses and treatment plans are made carefully and appropriately for each client. We also have multiple review and accountability processes in place to uphold the highest quality of care.
We would genuinely like to learn more about your concerns and address them directly. Please contact our Quality & Compliance team at 270-689-6621 or online at rvbh.com/patient-resources so that we can discuss your experience in detail and work toward a resolution.
Thank you again for sharing your perspective. Your feedback helps us continue improving our services and strengthening trust in the care we provide to our community.
This place is amazing for people that are willing to put in the effort, time, dedication, and work into themselves to better their mental health.
Be honest and vulnerable with your psychologist to get diagnosed accurately. They only know what they’re told.
Work with the staff while being open and receptive to treatment. It’s that simple.
I finally got accurately diagnosed, got on personalized medication, talked daily with a therapist so we could talk about strategies to overcome my personal challenges, and I put in the work for myself; this place isn’t a quick solution or a “cure all” by any means, it’s the first step forward you just have to use the opportunity, be consistent with putting effort, love, care, time, and dedication into yourself.
BOTTOM LINE: Work With The Staff and Put In The Work to make a better life for yourself.
You have to put in the work for you, they can’t fix all of your problems for you: PUT IN THE WORK 💪🏻
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and for your thoughtful words. We’re thrilled to hear that you found value in your time with us and that our team was able to support you in your journey.
Our staff truly believes in walking alongside each individual while empowering them to take those meaningful steps forward, and your story is a wonderful reflection of that partnership.
We’re so proud of the effort you’ve put in and grateful that you chose RiverValley Behavioral Health to be part of your path. Thank you for encouraging others with your insight and positivity!
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hi Kerrie,Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and for your thoughtful words. We’re thrilled to hear that you found value in your time with us and that our team was able to support you in your journey.
Our staff truly believes in walking alongside each individual while empowering them to take those meaningful steps forward, and your story is a wonderful reflection of that partnership.
We’re so proud of the effort you’ve put in and grateful that you chose RiverValley Behavioral Health to be part of your path. Thank you for encouraging others with your insight and positivity!
Spent 20 minutes on hold for a 2 minute phone call I didn't get to make because someone answered and hung up. Horrible. Just an all around terrible healthcare facility.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about the long wait times and the frustration you experienced. At RiverValley Behavioral Health, we’re committed to providing timely, compassionate care, and it’s clear we fell short in your case.
We’d really appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly so we can better understand your experience and work toward a solution. Please call us at 270-689-6621 or fill out our Consumer Concern Form on our website at rvbh.com/patient-resources. Your input will help us improve the care we provide to our community.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hi Luna,Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about the long wait times and the frustration you experienced. At RiverValley Behavioral Health, we’re committed to providing timely, compassionate care, and it’s clear we fell short in your case.
We’d really appreciate the opportunity to speak with you directly so we can better understand your experience and work toward a solution. Please call us at 270-689-6621 or fill out our Consumer Concern Form on our website at rvbh.com/patient-resources. Your input will help us improve the care we provide to our community.
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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.
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
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.
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
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.
Drug rehab in Kentucky often starts with detox, then includes inpatient or outpatient treatment, and continues with aftercare support. Specific methods used during each of these phases varies, but often include individual and group counseling, medication, and recreational therapies.
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.
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.
Clinical Services
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a structured way of helping those with major mental illnesses and/or substance abuse by bringing services directly to the patient in home. Instead of hospitalization or an outpatient program, staff members like social workers, psychiatrists, and counselors come directly to the patient’s house for treatment. ACT is used primarily for those with severe and persistent mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, some of whom also contend with substance abuse. ACT can be short- or long-term (months to years), and provides the same multidisciplinary, 24/7 staffing of a psychiatric unit, but in the comfort of the patient's own home and/or community.
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.
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.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
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.
Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.
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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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Dr. Wanda Figueroa-Peralta
President & CEO
Eric Hicks
CFO
Dr. David Harmon
Medical Director
Katie Demko
Hospital Administrator
Accreditations
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
CARF Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 39111
Contact Information
1224 Venable Avenue
Owensboro, KY 42301
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