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Been forced medicine for years here i have never had any health problems before being given the medicines here long term it has been awfull my quality of life has rapidly declined from the treatment here.
About Southwest Behavioral Health Center
Southwest Behavioral Health Center offers a full range of addiction recovery services, including an outpatient program (OP), an intensive outpatient program (IOP), an inpatient residential program, a partial hospitalization program (PHP), and day treatment.
Specialized substance abuse services offered at this addiction treatment center include adult DUI offender education classes, individual and group counseling, on-site schooling, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, dual diagnosis, crisis intervention, and continuing care.
Southwest Behavioral Health Center accepts Medicaid and other private health insurance. Contact this rehab center or your insurance provider to ensure your insurance is accepted. If your provider is not in the network, find out your out-of-network coverage details before enrolling.
Regarding accreditation, the Southwest Behavioral Health Center has yet to carry any accreditations or certifications.
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I hate places like this and the harm they provide people called treatment!
I know this place has had its ups and downs in the past, and probably still isn't perfect across the board, BUT, I want to share my personal experience. Almost 4 years ago I went to them seeking help for a couple of mental conditions that were scaring me. One was what I called "zoning out" while still awake, and interacting with people/things I realized weren't really there...and even upon realizing they weren't real, I could/would continue interacting/wasting time with it. The other condition was that upon getting to the point of falling asleep, my mind/brain would experience an extremely LOUD explosion that would Jolt me so dangerously, I feared I was having a heart attack. So shocking and scary were these episodes, I was staying awake for days at a time out of terror they'd happen again. (and no, not like the common 'jerking awake' we all have had--like falling off the bed, this was like a massive bomb going off just outside the house, sloshing my brains inside my skull.
They started me with a very nice older gentleman counselor. He was a great listener and took copious notes about my experiences and condition. He realized soon that my ailments were a bit out of his league, so he started looking to transfer me to someone else. BUT, he didn't just throw a dart at the names of other counselors, he really asked around and checked out their CVs and kept asking me questions until TOGETHER we found someone we thought was a better fit. Her name was Amanda Mendenhall.
Obviously, when I started with her I was a complete MESS. My issues had gotten worse. The medications I was on from my family doctor were...extreme, in my opinion--hundreds of mgs of Trazadone a day, hundreds of mgs of Quetiapine a day, lots of tranquilizers and a couple anti-psychotics.
Anyway, Amanda took interest in my case. She began pulling research and doing her own investigations, while at the same time looking to supplement me with a MEDICAL PSYCHIATRIST. Amanda taught me tools...a bit oddball at beginning, but very effective in helping me. And no, NOT counting to 10 doing finger touching!! These tools involved temperature, water, electrical stimulus, etc. They helped STOP a panic attack within seconds, with no drugs! Sure, she taught me techniques of Mind over Mind, but that was only a tenth of the treatment.
She quickly found me a medical psychiatrist who tested my genetics to find the correct drug treatment without guessing! Between the 2 of them, my improvement happened quickly. Oh, and that "BOMB" thing? Amanda discovered what it was called: Exploding Head Syndrome. And they found a medicine to stop it 85% of the time--to be able to lay down without absolute TERROR is a really blessed thing.
So, my advice to you is this: Ask to talk to an administrator there. Have you list of problems written down and ready to show. Then ASK: Which counselor is best suited to helping me? You may include treatments you do NOT want because they didn't help you in the past. If you are not PRECISE with disclosing your problems and PRECISE with what treatments you don't like....well, you will not be likely to find the help you want and need. Don't rely on luck. And don't expect every counselor to be BRILLIANT with every mental health issue! But, IF you explain properly what's going on with your, AND what types of therapy you're looking for (meds, counsel, quick techniques, etc.), you stand a better chance of getting someone who can help you improve!
Best Wishes!!
I love Southwest. I have received mental health services from there in the past. Ive also completed substance abuse treatment there. The staff are genuine and care about you. The counselors , case managers, peer supports , therapists , they have supported me in my mental health and substance abuse recovery.
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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.
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
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.
Intensive Outpatient
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.
Sober Living Homes
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.
Partial Hospitalization Program
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.
Aftercare Support
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.
When you enter a drug rehab in Utah, the process usually involves four stages: treatment initiation, early abstinence, maintaining abstinence, and advanced recovery. Treatment methods can rely on medications, counseling, or both, in either an outpatient or inpatient setting.
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.
Programs
Adult Program
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 Adult Program
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
ECT is a form of treatment in which controlled electric currents are passed through the brain, sometimes causing short seizures. Treatments are done under general anesthesia. ECT appears to change brain chemistry for the better, and has been shown to provide fast and sometimes dramatic improvements in severe mental health conditions that can exist alongside addiction, including depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and suicidality. ECT is also often used by those who prefer it to taking medication.
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.
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
Michael Deal, MPA
Executive Director
Michael Sherratt, LCSW
Clinical Director
Matthew Gardiner
Controller
Wendy King
Director of Client Information Systems
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
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
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