Recovery Brands, LLC
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<p><strong>ABOUT VERMILION BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS</strong></p> <p>Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems is a substance misuse treatment facility offering <strong>inpatient treatment</strong> and <strong>medically supervised detox</strong> for adolescents, adults, and military personnel struggling with mental illness, chemical dependency, or a <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">dual-diagnosis</a>. Located in Lafayette, La., Vermillion is the largest and longest-running free-standing provider of behavioral health services in the Heart of Acadiana, according to the facility's website.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Following an initial assessment, an individual treatment plan for each client is developed. Depending on the needs of the client, treatment may include <strong>education on mental illness and medications</strong>, development of coping skills, stress management, addiction education and counseling, and relapse prevention.</p> <p>Throughout treatment, clients participate in <strong>individual, group, and <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/the-pain-of-addiction-in-the-family-how-counseling-can-help/" target="_blank">family therapy sessions</a></strong>. There are two units available for inpatient clients depending on their needs. The East Wing is intended for clients who need a higher level of care for acute mental illness concerns or substance misuse problems. The West Wing is for higher-functioning adult and geriatric patients with mental health concerns and addiction. The military program, known as <strong>FLAGS (Forgiving Losses and Gaining Strength)</strong> is housed in this wing as well. </p> <p>Clients receiving psychiatric care for diagnoses such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, etc. receive education to help them become aware of behaviors and symptoms that are associated with their conditions. Clients receiving treatment for chemical dependency will learn tools to achieve recovery and maintain sobriety. <strong>Medically supervised detox</strong> is available for those who have a physical addiction to drugs or alcohol. <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/LA16.pdf" target="_blank">Vermillion is one of only 13 (8.3 percent) of facilities in Louisiana to offer residential detox treatment</a>. </p> <p>Following detox, clients participate in <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> meetings</strong> and other interventions as they work towards recovery, along with attending counseling sessions and educational classes. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The treatment team includes physicians/psychiatrists, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, licensed clinical social workers, and other administrative and supportive staff members. Vermillion is one of only <a href="(https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/LA16.pdf" target="_blank">19 (12.1 percent) treatment facilities in Louisiana</a> to be accredited by the Joint Commission.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>Vermillion is licensed to operate 78 beds. However, there is currently no information provided by the facility regarding the specifics of living arrangements and related offerings. The sole alum polled by Rehabs.com to date gave the facility three out of five stars for the facility's overall cleanliness.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>At the time of this writing, the sole individual polled by Rehabs.com gave the facility mixed reviews. Though the anonymous alum gave four or five stars to the facility's family participation and co-occurring treatment, they gave only one star to aspects such as holistic treatment and connectivity. However, they praised the facility's counseling options, citing "The ability to go to east and west wing depending on your mental stablity” as a facility strength, but noted that the facility could improve upon their organization.</p> <p>On Google, the facility received an overall rating of <strong>3.7 out of five stars</strong> based on six total reviews**.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> Views of the facility were polarized with each reviewer giving either one star or five stars. One representative negative reviewer, Julia, wrote that the facility was "Terrible. Multiple friends have gone and gotten the wrong diagnosis." One representative positive reviewer, Elizabeth, praised the facility's staff and wrote: "I highly recommend anyone that needs help with detox or mental health issues to call them."</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Though the cost of treatment at the facility is not published, the facility's website notes that they accept major insurance plans including <strong>Medicaid and Medicare</strong>. Major managed care insurance plans are also accepted including managed Medicaid plans such as Amerigroup, Cenpatico, and Wellcare. The one individual polled by Rehabs.com gave the facility three out of five stars for affordability, but felt that the treatment and services offered were worth the cost overall.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=vermillion+behavioral+health&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS735US736&oq=vermillion+behavioral+health&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i61j0l4.17658j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x86249bb7c1e3eb71:0x12cd6f2d4cc4f93e,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small></p>
— Kevin Schwartzbach · 2018-05-22 14:42:16 PDT
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