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<p><strong>ABOUT VIA CHRISTI BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER</strong></p> <p>Located in Wichita, Kan., and part of a larger regional health care network, Via Christi Behavioral Health Center provides inpatient care for adults and adolescents struggling with chemical dependency, a primary psychiatric disorder, or <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring difficulties</a>. <strong>Medical detoxification services are available in the inpatient program.</strong> The Behavioral Health Center also offers a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient program (IOP) to treat primary psychiatric disorders.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Upon admission into the center, patients participate in an initial psychiatric and substance abuse assessment to determine individual needs and appropriate levels of care. According to the facility's website, <strong>individuals require a referral to be admitted into Via Christi Behavioral Health Center</strong>, which may be provided by a Via Christi hospital emergency room or other psychiatric clinic or doctor. Individuals needing stabilization typically begin with short-term inpatient programming.</p> <p>Inpatient care involves medication management and age-specific group therapy sessions. Groups focus on such topics as <strong>goal-setting, communication, wellness education, and coping skills</strong>. Patients also participate in developing a <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">comprehensive aftercare plan</a>, which typically includes continuing with outpatient treatment. At the time of this writing, Via Christi's Behavioral Health Center's outpatient-based programs are <strong>not designed to treat primary substance use disorders</strong>, rather focusing on other psychiatric conditions.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>According to the center's website Via Christi Behavioral Health partners with <strong>psychiatrists from the University of Kansas School of Medicine</strong>. The two individuals polled by Rehabs.com to date on the treatment staff's level of training and experience awarded ratings of three and five out of five stars.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>There is currently no information provided by the facility regarding living arrangements and other inpatient amenities at the Via Christi Behavioral Health Center. The two individuals polled by Rehabs.com <strong>both rated the center four stars for cleanliness and upkeep and three stars for meals and nutrition</strong>. Metrics measuring exercise and leisure activity and admissions and discharge procedures revealed less satisfaction with ratings of two and three stars apiece. One family member expressed concerns in their review about the facility's upkeep, referencing bathrooms and technology as weaknesses.</p> <p>At the time of this writing, according to the Via Christi website, plans are underway to expand inpatient beds and create a recreational therapy center at another location in Wichita, <strong>consolidating behavioral health services and moving out of the center</strong>, which is described as an "aging" facility. The new facility is slated to open in 2018. </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Feedback from former clients for Via Christi Behavioral Health Center tended to be critical. The sole alum polled by Rehabs.com would not recommend the facility to others. <strong>Ratings of one to three stars out of five for most metrics</strong> measured indicated dissatisfaction or low satisfaction with aspects including <a href="https://www.recovery.org/forums/discussion/7265/what-is-holistic-treatment-and-how-can-it-help" target="_blank">holistic offerings</a>, the overall effectiveness of treatment, dual diagnosis treatment, and family participation. Granting just one star for options in counseling approaches, the reviewer cited too much reliance on group sessions as a weakness.</p> <p>Likewise on Google, two-thirds of six reviewers rated the center just one out of five stars. One criticism was of an <strong>overemphasis on prescribing medication in the outpatient program</strong>. On the other hand, one alum described Via Christi as life-saving and the staff as kind and respectful. Two of the Google reviews were submitted by parents.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small></p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The one family member polled by Rehabs.com gave the center higher ratings in general, compared to the alum. However, they represented an overall mediocre perspective and would not recommend Via Christi. While awarding five stars for family participation and four for dual diagnosis, they gave just two stars for the effectiveness of treatment.</p> <p>Both parent reviews on Google were highly critical, complaining of <strong>insufficient counseling</strong> and a lack of appropriate individual attention.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Via Christi health care facilities accept most insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Coventry, and Humana, as well as Medicaid and Medicare. According to the facility's website, treatment is offered regardless of an individual's ability to pay, and financial assistance is available to patients who qualify. Financial counseling is available.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://goo.gl/ajiSKE" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/ajiSKE</a></small></p>
— Rini Cobbey · 2017-12-28 09:26:08 PST
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