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<p><strong>ABOUT SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER</strong></p> <p>A full-service hospital located in the community of Laurel, Miss., South Central Regional Medical Center includes comprehensive treatment programs for individuals struggling with chemical dependency and psychiatric disorders. Its South Central Recovery Center offers a <strong>short-term residential program, medical detoxification, and aftercare</strong>.</p> <p>In addition, the facility provides outpatient-based services for individuals with primary mental health concerns. In Mississippi, South Central Regional Medical Center is <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/MS17.pdf" target="_blank">one of 12</a> hospital-based substance abuse treatment facilities that provides inpatient care.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Chemical dependency clients, before beginning treatment, undergo an initial psychiatric and substance abuse history assessment to help clinicians identify treatment goals and form an appropriate plan of care. Utilizing <strong>evidence-based treatment methods and peer support</strong>, the hospital offers specialized treatments to support early recovery. </p> <p>At the South Central Recovery Center, patients who require detoxification receive <strong>medication-assisted treatment</strong> and 24-hour access to medical and nursing attention. The detoxification process typically lasts <strong>five to seven days</strong>. Within the state, the South Central Regional Medical Center is <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/MS17.pdf" target="_blank">among 13.5 percent</a> of substance abuse treatment facilities that offer hospital-based inpatient detoxification.</p> <p>Along with medically-monitored detoxification, the residential program provides a <strong>structured schedule of group counseling sessions</strong>, as well as educational classes on coping skills, relapse prevention, and the disease of addiction. To promote long-term recovery, this program also introduces clients to the principles and practices of 12-Steps. Individuals attend both <strong>on-site and off-site 12-step meetings</strong>, study fellowship literature, and perform associated “step-work.” Family members may meet with counselors to discuss addiction education and relapse prevention techniques.</p> <p>Clients struggling with a <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring psychiatric disorder</a> may receive ongoing <strong>medication management</strong>. In addition to its residential program to treat chemical dependency, the facility provides outpatient-based services for individuals struggling with a <strong>primary psychiatric disorder</strong>. Within the state, the center is <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/MS17.pdf" target="_blank">among 50.6 percent</a> of substance abuse treatment facilities with special programs for clients with co-occurring disorders.</p> <p>As part of the discharge planning process, clients may receive referrals to facilities, such as halfway houses and secondary treatment facilities, for continued care. Clients who successfully complete primary treatment are encouraged to participate in the center’s <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">aftercare group</a>, which meets once a week. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>South Central Regional Medical Center’s behavioral health staff comprises psychiatrists, physicians experienced in addiction medicine, psychiatric nurses, substance abuse counselors, and behavioral health technicians.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>The hospital’s alcohol and drug dependency facility, South Central Recovery Center, is located on the third floor of South Central Regional Medical Center. Patients stay in <strong>private bedrooms</strong> with access to <strong>comfortable communal rooms and a dining hall</strong>. According to its website, the facility “presents a relaxed and therapeutic environment, ensuring that the patient’s needs for privacy and safety are met.” Laundry is available on-site. Clients may receive visitors, pending staff approval, on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>Rehabs.com has yet to receive alumni reviews to date. On secondary site Google, South Central Regional Medical Center received <strong>largely negative coverage</strong> to date: 2.1 out of five stars based on 50 reviews. <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> Note that these <strong>ratings apply to the hospital as a whole</strong> rather than specifically to services for substance abuse and related disorders. </p> <p>As such, many of the reviewers referenced their experiences at the Emergency Room, which many deemed poorly operated and inefficient and the staff as incompetent and rude. Others complained about long waits and unclean conditions. The positive reviewers in this group reported satisfactory treatment and care. </p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>At the time of this writing, the one loved one polled by Rehabs.com submitted mainly favorable feedback about South Central Regional Medical Center with certain exceptions and qualifications. For a series of survey metrics, this reviewer offered highly positive responses, including perfect five stars for affordability, facility cleanliness and upkeep, family participation, likelihood to recommend, staff experience and training, and treatment of co-occurring disorders; and four out of five stars for connectivity/visitor policy and counseling options. </p> <p>However, they deemed the program's holistic offerings to be a subpar two out of five stars. “They encourage family members to participate in the rehabs process,” they wrote, but added, “They can be fooled by the patient. The facility released my loved one too soon. He fooled them into thinking that he was on the road to recovery--he was not.” </p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>On secondary sites to date, current and former employees at South Central Regional Medical Center provided <strong>positive opinions overall</strong>: 3.5 out of five stars based on 65 reviews on Indeed; and 3.5 stars based on 15 reviews on Glassdoor. <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a></small> These ratings and accompanying comments applied to the facility as a whole rather than to services for substance abuse. </p> <p>Many reviewers <strong>praised their colleagues</strong>, the opportunities to help clients and the public, the facility’s modern equipment, and the pleasant atmosphere. Others criticized the rude and poor management team, limited opportunity to advance, and low pay. “South Central Regional Hospital is a very nice hospital to work at. Everyone is very friendly and educated,” a representative reviewer wrote. </p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>South Central Regional Medical Center accepts most private insurance plans, as well as <strong>Medicare and Medicaid</strong>. Financial assistance may be available to clients who qualify.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=South+Central+Regional+Medical+Center+in+Laurel,+MS&ei=hfLoWe_-NeTHjwSSvI6oCg&start=0&sa=N&biw=1280&bih=617#lrd=0x8883344f9f26027d:0x359c801a689bab06,1,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small>: <a href="https://www.indeed.com/cmp/South-Central-Regional-Medical-Center/reviews" target="_blank">https://www.indeed.com/cmp/South-Central-Regional-Medical-Center/reviews</a><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/South-Central-Regional-Medical-Center-Reviews-E121323.htm" target="_blank">https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/South-Central-Regional-Medical-Center-Reviews-E121323.htm</a></small></p>
— Sherry Adler · 2019-02-28 06:48:37 PST
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