It took me years to get the courage to see a therapist to talk about the years of abuse and trauma that I grew up . I went to weems and I told the therapist some of what i had experienced. She asked if my mother was still abusing me like did when I growing up, and I said no ...
About Weems Community Mental Health Center – Neshoba County
Located in Philadelphia, Mississippi is the Weems Community Mental Health Center. This is a community oriented medical center that provides outpatient counseling and other mental health services for adults and seniors. They also provide support for teens, families, and couples who are struggling with mental health or coexisting substance abuse disorders.
This is a county agency and they accept policies from most major insurance providers including coverage through Medicaid and Medicare. They also take government benefits like TRICARE. If you are uninsured or underinsured then there are sliding scale discounts that can make the cost of care more affordable, too.
Community Focused Care
As a community mental health center, there’s a strong focus on helping reach often marginalized individuals in the community. This might include adults who’ve never received addiction counseling services before, victims of domestic violence or sexual assault, individuals who’ve endured trauma in their past, or veterans who might feel unsure about asking for help with the issues they’re facing.
There’s culturally competent care, and their services extend to individuals of all communities, including those who are BIPOC or members of the LGBTQ community.
There are also specialized treatment tracks and services for adolescents and young adults who might be dealing with at risk behaviors or are coping with transitional stages in life that have contributed to their mental health struggles.
Supportive Recovery Environment
Across the board, many past clients have shared positive reviews about their experiences and the care they received here. One client shared, “It’s a very nice place to go to when you are having mental health issues.”
It’s also helpful that this clinic is easy to get to and it’s close to a number of community landmarks like the Neshoba County Public Library, faith based organizations, and community resource centers.
Latest Reviews
My review is primarily about Dr. Amelia Kelley and Ms Rita.
Dr. Kelley from the beginning has always been very understanding of my issues with without dismissing them as others have done, working with me to come up with a treatment plan and listening to feedback. She has always put patient care above anything else.
Ms Rita has always been a cheerful person to talk to. Radiating positive vibes everytime you walk through the door or call up there. She's always been able to solve any issue I've come to her with.
I know that Weems also has many mental health programs to help the community as well.
Great phone call with katrina
Jane Doe
Reviewed on 02/24/2024
It took me years to get the courage to see a therapist to talk about the years of abuse and trauma that I grew up . I went to weems and I told the therapist some of what i had experienced. She asked if my mother was still abusing me like did when I growing up, and I said no.
She basically told me to get over it, like it wasn't a big deal, since she stopped abusing me. It only stopped because I'm an adult and live on my own now.
She refused to really let me talk about much of anything because she said it was useless without being on antidepressants.
The last time I went, she had the audacity to ask if I just came to see her because i was bored! No, I came to see her because I had complex ptsd, depression and anxiety from years of trauma. I was suffering and needed help and guidance. I was so upset from this experience that I never went back, and it put me off finding a REAL therapist for years!!
I was afraid to find a new therapist, afraid they'd be as terrible, callous, and completely ineffective as she was.
Luckily, I found a good one years later and and i am finally getting the help that she denied me. I truly hope she has found another profession by now, because she did absolutely nothing to help me and made me afraid to ask for help again for years.
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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.
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.
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 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.
12-Step Participants in 12 step programs focus on the development of spiritual, psychological, and emotional skills to support sustained recovery. They regularly attend 12 step meetings, which are free, peer-directed, anonymous, open to the public, and accessible daily in most communities. Specialized formats are also widely available, including groups for seniors, teens, and families. Though these programs are rooted in the belief in a higher power, religious affiliation is not required.
Aftercare Support Clients engaged in a rehab aftercare program approach recovery as a life-long process. Drug rehab aftercare encompasses myriad services designed to promote clients' continued sobriety as they reintegrate into their home, workplace, and community. Clients generally partner with their case managers and recovery team to define their recovery needs and goals and to identify and access the services they need to promote them. These often include peer coaching, career counseling, and 12 step program induction.
Treatments
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.
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.
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.
LGBTQ Program
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.
Military Program
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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
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.
Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.
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.
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.
Counselors who apply motivational interviewing take on the roles of listening and reflecting. Their goal is to facilitate conversation about change and commitment to change. They offer support and seek to empower the client to make changes in their life.
Contact Information
(601) 656-3451 
1011 Posey Avenue
Philadelphia, MS 39350
Get Help Now - 601-439-6848
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