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<p><strong>ABOUT THE GUIDANCE CENTER - HORIZON ADOLESCENT TREATMENT PROGRAM</strong></p> <p>The Guidance Center is a non-profit, community-based behavioral healthcare provider that serves residents of all ages in western Arkansas. One of 14 locations of the Guidance Center, the Horizon Adolescent Treatment Program provides <strong>residential treatment and outpatient-based programs for adolescents (ages 13 to 17)</strong> struggling with chemical dependency and <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring mental health disorders.</a> Located in Fort Smith, Ark., this is one of the only <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/AR17.pdf" target="_blank">54 (47.8 percent)</a> <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/is-my-child-just-experimenting/" target="_blank">adolescent programs</a> in the state. It does not provide detoxification services on-site.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Upon admission, clients may undergo an initial substance abuse assessment and psychiatric evaluation to help clinicians to develop an individualized treatment program. If the client requires structure and supervision to acquire and sustain sobriety and stabilization, the individual may be referred to Horizon's residential program. <strong>The length of the residential program is determined by individual needs</strong>.</p> <p>To address both behavioral and mental health concerns, the Horizon Adolescent Treatment Program offers an integrated treatment approach. The facility combines a range of <strong>evidence-based treatments, experiential therapy, 12-step immersion, and intensive family counseling</strong>. During residential treatment, clients adhere to a highly-structured schedule of <strong>individual and group counseling sessions</strong>. These sessions may address mental health and/or substance abuse topics, as well as the link between chemical dependency and mental health disorders. The facility also provides ongoing <strong>medication management</strong> to alleviate the symptoms of mental health disorders.</p> <p>The Horizon Adolescent Treatment Program also integrates the <strong>12-step model of recovery</strong> into treatment. Clients may attend regular on-site and community-based 12-step meetings, study fellowship literature, and perform associated "step-work" throughout treatment. To further provide client support upon discharge, loved ones are invited to attend <strong>mandatory, intensive <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/the-pain-of-addiction-in-the-family-how-counseling-can-help" target="_blank">family counseling sessions</a></strong>, which are designed to facilitate open communication, address any adverse family dynamics, and educate family members on addiction and recovery.</p> <p>Along with traditional treatment programming, the Horizon Adolescent Treatment Program incorporates a range of <strong>experiential therapies into residential programming</strong>. The facility's Outdoor Therapeutic Adventure Program is designed to improve decision-making and problem-solving skills through team building and trust exercises. Residents participate in a range of outdoor exercises, including <strong>camping, hiking, repelling, canoeing, fishing, and rock climbing</strong>.</p> <p>The Horizon Adolescent Treatment Program also features a <strong>state-licensed school</strong>, which is staffed with state-certified teachers. Teachers coordinate with the client's home school to provide a curriculum that keeps adolescents on track with their schooling. To help clients transition back into the community, the Horizon Adolescent Treatment Program may recommend that clients "step-down" into one of Horizon's six outpatient clinics to receive <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">ongoing treatment and support</a>. Outpatient programs entail individual and group counseling, case management, life skills training.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The Horizon Adolescent Treatment Program employs a multidisciplinary team comprised of licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, advance practice nurses, certified teachers, social workers, mental health and substance abuse counselors, family therapists, and nurses. </p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>There is currently no information provided by the facility regarding its living arrangements and related offerings. However, the two loved ones polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing both offered ratings of four out of five stars for the facility's cleanliness and upkeep.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Although Rehabs.com has yet to receive feedback from former clients to date, secondary sources revealed overall negative opinions of the facility based on alumni reviews. On Google reviews, <strong>18 individuals gave the facility an average rating of 1.9 out of five stars</strong><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small>. Nearly every comment touched upon <strong>rude front-end staff,</strong> and while a few reviewers commented that the mental health staff were friendly, many more alumni described <strong>feeling like a number in the facility rather than a person.</strong> One former client added, "none of the psychiatrists/psychologists seem to know what to really do about real problems." </p> <p>On the center's Facebook page, which it has the ability to manage, three users produced a moderate, three-star rating.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> Two of these individuals offered five stars each but left no written feedback. The third alum gave one-star and described a very negative experience with "inappropriate" staff.</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The two loved ones polled by Rehabs.com also offered mixed opinions of the facility. Both loved ones provided three-star ratings for the staff's level of experience and training and perfect five-star ratings for the inclusion of holistic treatments. However, the loved ones offered a two-star and three-star ratings for the facility's discharge planning and the level of family participation. "There are many things to do," one anonymous loved one wrote, but added, "The treatment was not 100% successful." The other loved one commented, "It did Not completely help my family member get better," but still admitted that the facility did help overall.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>The Horizon Adolescent Treatment Program accepts Medicaid (accepted by just <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/AR17.pdf" target="_blank">32.7 percent of</a> facilities in the state), as well as a number of private insurance plans. One loved one did cite the program's affordability as a facility strength.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=the+guidance+center+fort+smith+ar&oq=the+&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i60l3j69i59j69i57.1349j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x87cbb255e9856383:0x7f7ba71667fba75c,1," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Horizon-Adolescent-Treatment-Center/168369723177110" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Horizon-Adolescent-Treatment-Center/168369723177110</a></small></p>
— Samantha Harper · 2018-12-13 08:03:24 PST
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