Mississippi State Hospital

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<p><strong>ABOUT MISSISSIPPI STATE HOSPITAL</strong></p> <p>Founded in 1920, but in its current location since 1935, Mississippi State Hospital (MSH) is a large behavioral health facility funded by the state’s Department of Mental Health. MSH offers <strong>residential treatment</strong> for <strong>psychiatric disorders and chemical dependency</strong>. It operates <strong>two, gender-specific Chemical Dependency Units (CDU).</strong> <strong>Detox</strong> and <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">aftercare services</a> are available on-site.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>The treatment process at Mississippi State Hospital (MSH) begins with admission to the facility. Clients can enroll in programming voluntarily, but many are committed through legal services. To be admitted, clients must have cleared any legal actions currently in progress that include felonies. Services are available to adults, teens, and adolescents with gender-specific services throughout based on a client’s age. Clients are assessed by trained medical and behavioral health staff to determine the appropriate method of treatment.</p> <p>Treatment consists of interventions, such as detox if needed, accompanied by medical care. Clients participate in evidence-based methods treatments including Cognitive-behavioral therapy. Individual and group counseling is required by all clients. <strong>12-step</strong> programming is also used to facilitate rehabilitation and group work. </p> <p>MSH also provides a <strong>family education program,</strong> which family members can attend if invited by the client and/or staff. The program meets on the second and fourth Friday of every month. No other visitation from family members is permitted.</p> <p>With regard to treatment for mental health disorders, MSH provides <strong>acute services</strong> for adults and a Medical Psychiatry Service for chronically ill adults. Children and adolescents between the ages of four and 17 receive care through the hospital’s Oak Circle Center, where there is also an <strong>accredited school</strong>.</p> <p>Clients in need of continued care after treatment is completed can be admitted to one of the facility’s two continued care departments. These departments focus on providing care and education to enable clients to cope with behavioral or medical conditions and maintain a sober lifestyle. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Mississippi State Hospital provides limited information regarding the staff credentials. The facility is accredited by the state and employs teams of medical and behavioral health specialists. Support staff members and volunteers are also on site to support operations. In a Rehabs.com survey, seven individuals affiliated with the center gave an average rating of 3.86 out of five for the staff’s level of training and experience.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>Mississippi State Hospital’s campus is immense. It has its own campus police, conference center, gift shop, <strong>nature trail,</strong> library, <strong>pharmacy,</strong> chapel, and more. It has 476 hospital beds, some of which are part of the Chemical Dependency Units. The facility clinical throughout. Transportation may be provided to move around the campus if needed.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>There have been two alumni polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing, both of whom are anonymous. One alum, who received treatment at the facility in 2006, was between the ages of 18 to 25 during treatment, and was treated for a behavioral disorder. The respondent gave the facility generally high ratings on all categories regarding the facility including five out of five stars for the facility’s cleanliness, meals &amp; nutrition, staff support, and quality of overall group counseling. The alum also highly rated the facility’s staff giving five out of five stars for counselor availability, flexibility, respect for client’s treatment preferences, and level of training of the staff.</p> <p>The second anonymous alum gave the facility generally lower ratings including two out of five stars for the facility’s treatment effectiveness and meals &amp; nutrition and one star for the facility’s accommodations. This alum strongly disagreed that the facility was clean and well maintained; if the treatment plan was affordable and/or payment plans, scholarships, or financial assistance were made available; and if the facility staff were experienced and well-trained. This individual also disagreed that there were many counseling options to choose from depending on the client’s preference or if the facility was adequately equipped and staffed to treat co-occurring mental health problems in addition to substance use disorders. Finally, this alum strongly disagreed when asked if she would recommend the facility to a friend or loved one who was considering rehab. The first alum, however, indicated that they would recommend the facility to a friend or loved one as well as consider re-entering the facility themselves if there was ever a need.</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>At the time of this writing, Rehabs.com polled six friends and family members of clients of Mississippi State Hospital. The feedback was positive.</p> <p>On average, the five loved ones polled on the following metrics gave the facility <strong>3.6 out of five stars for the involvement of family in treatment</strong> and 3.2 stars for the fairness of the facility’s cell phone and visitation policy. The loved ones rated the cleanliness of the facility 3.8 stars. The highest ratings given by this group were <strong>4.2 stars for affordability and financial assistance available</strong> at the facility as well as the staff's level of training and experience.</p> <p>One loved one indicated that “The staff and overall environment” were the facility’s strengths, while another added: “They focus on each individual's needs.” Regarding weaknesses of the facility, most loved ones could not think of any but one family member wrote, “Treatment isn't effective. Patients can only talk to family members for a high price they pay out of pocket.”</p> <p>A parent of a former client added “Even though it is a ‘State Hospital’ their program is excellent. Her (daughter’s) mental health needs were met by a psychiatrist and qualified counselors rather than just recovering addicts.” On average, the loved ones all agreed that they would recommend the facility to a friend or loved one who was considering rehab.</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>At the time of this writing there has been one staff member polled by Rehabs.com about Mississippi State Hospital. The feedback was extremely positive.</p> <p>The staff member gave the facility five out of five stars to the facility’s treatment effectiveness, accommodations, cleanliness, counseling options available to clients, experience of staff, family participation, and affordability of the treatment program. When polled about the facility’s strengths, she wrote “everyone is friendly” and could not think of any weaknesses of the facility.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>There is currently no information provided on Mississippi State Hospital’s website regarding its prices, but one alum indicated that Medicaid covered the costs of treatment. The facility is supported by several corporate sponsors and the State of Mississippi which may make treatment available at subsidized costs.</p>

— Melanie Green · 2017-12-18 12:14:56 PST

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