Saint Marys Medical Center Institute for Mental Health

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๐Ÿ“ 901 45th Street , West Palm Beach, FL 33407

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<p><strong>ABOUT SAINT MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER'S INSTITUTE FOR MENTAL HEALTH</strong></p> <p>Through the hospital's Institute for Mental Health, Saint Mary's Medical Center provides <strong>short-term inpatient care for adults</strong> struggling with a primary psychiatric disorders, as well as patients with co-occurring substance abuse disorders. Located in West Palm Beach, Fla., the hospital also provides <strong>medial detoxification</strong> for individuals struggling with chemical dependency.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Upon admission, patients receive an initial psychiatric evaluation, and if necessary, <strong>substance abuse assessment</strong>. Offered 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the assessments are conducted to help clinicians form an <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/developing-your-personal-recovery-plan-template-included/" target="_blank">individualized treatment plan</a>. If necessary, individuals struggling with chemical dependency may be referred to Saint Mary's Medical Center's detoxification unit. Once the patient completes the detoxification process, which may include medication and <strong>24-hour supervision</strong>, the patient may be referred to the hospital's inpatient program.</p> <p>As a hospital-based program, the goal of inpatient care is to <strong>quickly stabilize the patient</strong> and refer them to a less-intensive program or a community-based residential program. According to the facility's website, the hospital treats both individuals struggling with diagnosable conditions, such as depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, as well as shorter-term mental health concerns, such as grief and loss, trauma recovery, and family conflict.</p> <p>To stabilize patients, the hospital's Institute for Mental Health may combine <strong>pharmacological intervention</strong> in conjunction with therapeutic activities, counseling session, and <strong>educational classes</strong>. According to the facility's website, programming addresses the "psychological, emotional, spiritual, social and physical needs of each patient."</p> <p>Saint Mary's Medical Center's Institute of Mental Health provides a specialized program track for <strong>individuals struggling with a dual diagnosis</strong>. During inpatient treatment, patients participate in a structured schedule of <strong>individual therapy sessions</strong>, group counseling, and <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/family-addiction-transformation-and-healing-are-possible/" target="_blank">family therapy</a>. Patients may also attend educational workshops on coping skills, <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/cant-relate-to-aa-heres-how-to-choose-the-right-resources-for-your-recovery/" target="_blank">developing support networks</a> such as 12-Step, and <strong>relapse prevention techniques</strong>. The dual diagnosis track also involves recreational and activity therapy, as well as aftercare services. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>As a hospital-based program, Saint Mary's Medical Center's Institute of Mental Health may employ a team of psychiatrists, physicians experienced in addiction medicine, nurses, licensed professional counselors, recreational therapists, and case managers. </p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>According to the facility's website, patients stay in comfortable, <strong>private or semi-private rooms</strong>, with access to 24-hour access to medical attention. In addition, patients have access to secure, supervised indoor and outdoor areas for activity therapies.</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The two loved ones polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing gave mixed opinions concerning the facility. One loved one gave generally approved of the facility. Out of five stars, the loved one offered perfect five-star rating for the facility's counseling options, discharge planning, and the amount of family involvement. "The place is nice," the loved one wrote, adding, "a bit unorganized but he didn't complain."</p> <p>The other loved one disagreed. Although offering four-star rating for the facility's ability to treat co-occurring disorders and for the treatment staff's level of experience and training, they gave a two-star rating for the likelihood they'd recommend the facility to others, comparing it to a prison. </p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>Although Rehabs.com has yet to receive feedback from employees to date, secondary sources revealed one review, which was very positive. On Glassdoor, the one available review for the Institute of Mental Health gave the facility a perfect five-star rating. <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> However, they did not elaborate on the contributing factors that influenced the rating.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Saint Mary's Medical Center's Institute of Mental Health accepts a range of private insurance plans, as well as Medicaid and Medicare. </p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-St-Mary-s-Medical-Center-Florida-RVW9725177.htm" target="_blank">https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-St-Mary-s-Medical-Center-Florida-RVW9725177.htm</a></small></p>

โ€” Matthew Berry ยท 2017-11-21 11:29:57 PST

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