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<p><strong>ABOUT WEST CENTRAL GEORGIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL</strong></p> <p>Part of the State of Georgia's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, West Central Georgia Regional Hospital provides <strong>inpatient care for adults</strong> struggling with mental illness and co-occurring substance misuse disorders. Located in Columbus, Ga., the <strong>hospital</strong> accepts both voluntary admissions and individuals who have been civilly or criminally committed.</p> <p>According to a <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/GA17.pdf" target="_blank">2017 SAMHSA survey</a>, 13 percent of treatment facilities in Georgia are operated by the state government. The same survey indicated that 5.5 percent of treatment programs are offered in a hospital inpatient setting.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Though programming for substance misuse is offered, treatment is geared toward a broad range of psychiatric issues and mental illness. A <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/GA17.pdf" target="_blank">2017 SAMHSA survey</a> indicated that 67.8 percent of treatment facilities in Georgia offer mental health services.</p> <p>Upon admission, patients not court-ordered may participate in an initial behavioral and psychiatric assessment to help clinicians form an individualized treatment plan. According to the facility's website, <strong>inpatient care is offered in programs lasting 72 hours, 30 days, 45 days, and 60 days</strong>, depending on the needs of each patient.</p> <p>West Central Georgia Regional Hospital utilizes a range of <strong>evidence-based treatment methods</strong> in a secure, supervised environment. To initially stabilize the patient, the hospital offers a pharmacological intervention, and ongoing medication management is provided throughout treatment.</p> <p><strong>Group, individual, and family counseling sessions</strong>, as well as educational classes, play a large role in overall programming. Patients with <a href="http://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-dual-diagnosis-treatment/" target="_blank">co-occurring substance misuse disorders</a> are also introduced to the principles and practices of the <strong><a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/how-a-non-religious-journalist-makes-a-case-for-aa-in-2017/" target="_blank">12-step</a> model of recovery</strong>.</p> <p>Educational sessions address a range of topics to help patients improve functioning, including substance misuse education, skills for daily living, mental health education, wellness and recovery, health and physical well-being, social skills, coping skills, stress and anger management, and <a href="http://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/family-addiction-transformation-and-healing-are-possible/" target="_blank">family dynamics</a>. </p> <p>Along with educational classes and counseling sessions, patients also participate in therapeutic recreation and leisure activities. West Central Georgia Regional Hospital offers a <strong>Therapeutic Incentive Program</strong>, which rewards patients for meeting clinical goals and positive behavior.</p> <p>Recently, the hospital has also implemented a <strong>work therapy program</strong>. During inpatient care, patients may assist in the hospital's laundry bank, professionally clean the hospital, assist in landscaping and gardening, or participate in the facility's car detailing program. According to the facility's website, the Therapeutic Work Program is designed to improve self-esteem and <strong>prepare patients for independent living</strong>.</p> <p>Before discharge, clinicians help patients to create a <a href="recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">comprehensive discharge plan</a>, which may include referrals to community-based services, supportive housing, or less-intensive levels of care. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>West Central Georgia Regional Hospital employs a multidisciplinary team comprised of licensed psychologists, physicians, registered and psychiatric nurses, licensed professional counselors, post-doctoral psychology fellows, psychology graduate students, and clinical social workers. </p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>While West Central Georgia Regional Hospital offers multiple units (gender-specific and mixed genders) to accommodate its court-order patients, the hospital features a <strong>40-bed unit for men and women</strong> who are committed outside of the court system. Additionally, there are four inpatient facilities for court-ordered patients, each of which has <strong>between 38 and 40 beds</strong>. According to a <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/GA17.pdf" target="_blank">2017 SAMHSA survey</a>, the average number of designated beds in hospital inpatient facilities is 27.</p> <p>According to the facility's website, patients regularly enjoy <strong>weekly, off-site enrichment activities</strong>, which may include trips to local parks, museums, libraries, restaurants, stores, cultural and sporting events, and shopping venues. </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Although Rehabs.com has yet to receive feedback from alumni, <strong>secondary sources revealed polarized opinions among former patients</strong>. On the facility's unofficial Facebook page, 24 individuals gave the facility an average rating of 3.3 out of five stars.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> On Google, one alum offered a three-star rating.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> </p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The sole loved one polled by Rehabs.com gave a positive review overall. The anonymous reviewer appreciated most aspects of the facility, offering four-star ratings for the facility's discharge planning, the amount of family participation, and the staff's level of experience and training. "Staff is awesome," the loved one wrote. However, they did cite a lack of holistic treatments as a weakness of the facility.</p> <p>On Google, three loved ones had mixed opinions. Two of the loved ones gave five-star reviews while the third gave a one-star review. "My son is currently there and this place is absolutely wonderful!" Susan wrote in a representative review. The negative reviewer complained that the facility would not answer their phone calls when trying to reach their loved one.</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>Though Rehabs.com has yet to receive any reviews from staff members to date, on Glassdoor, employees who offered feedback of aspects of the facility specifically relating to client experience generally had <strong>positive impressions</strong>.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a></small> In particular, many employees praised the skill and experience of their fellow staff members. "Relaxed atmosphere, Coworkers are good people," wrote one anonymous employee in a representative review.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>West Central Georgia Regional Hospital is a publicly funded facility and provides its services free of charge. </p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Georgia-State-Government-West-Central-Georgia-Regional-Hospital/120297071315659" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Georgia-State-Government-West-Central-Georgia-Regional-Hospital/120297071315659</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://goo.gl/51Z5F6" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/51Z5F6</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/West-Central-Georgia-Regional-Hospital-Reviews-E121871.htm" target="_blank">https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/West-Central-Georgia-Regional-Hospital-Reviews-E121871.htm</a></small></p>
— Kevin Schwartzbach · 2018-12-27 10:10:35 PST
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