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<p><strong>ABOUT SBH HEALTH SYSTEM - ADDICTION MEDICINE</strong></p> <p>SBH Health System is one of New York’s 68 locally-run <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NY16.pdf" target="_blank">community-based healthcare facilities</a>. Located in the Bronx, N.Y.C., SBH provides both medical and behavioral health services to individuals and families. SBH Health System's Addiction Medicine department offers <strong>residential detox, an outpatient program, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT)</strong> for clients struggling with substance abuse disorders. The facility accepts both court-mandated and self-referred clients.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>The treatment process at SBH Health System begins with <strong>a full initial medical and substance use evaluation</strong>. The staff uses this assessment to develop individualized treatment programs. Clients that are in need of detox services can enroll in the residential detox program, which is only offered at <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NY16.pdf" target="_blank">5.6% of non-hospital New York facilities</a>. Once that program is completed, clients can enroll in the outpatient program to continue treatment. </p> <p>Clients can benefit from <strong>medication-assisted treatment (MAT)</strong> to reduce withdrawal symptoms and focus on treatment. SBH Health System provides methadone, Suboxone, and Vivitrol in the MAT program. Only 15.4% of <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/NY16.pdf" target="_blank">New York’s treatment facilities</a> offer methadone maintenance.. </p> <p>Along with MAT, the Addiction Medicine department's outpatient program consists of <strong>individual, group, and family group counseling</strong>. Specialized treatment programs are available for commonly related concerns such as <strong>anger and stress management.</strong> Trauma-informed treatment methods are also available for domestic violence survivors.</p> <p>Education is also an important aspect of treatment. Clients participate in educational classes that focus on sober living skills, nutrition, and relapse prevention.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The Addiction Medicine department's treatment team includes credentialed addiction substance abuse counselors, physicians, and nurse practitioners. Administrative team members as well as staff members that specialize in alternative health options are also on staff to assist clients with non-medical ways of improving their health. </p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>The facility's website notes it is set on a 10-acre campus in the heart of the Bronx. Clients can expect to stay in a clinical facility with shared rooms during residential detoxification.</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>At the time of this writing, Rehabs.com has received one review from a loved one about SBH Health System. Overall, this loved one was not impressed with the facility's Addiction Medicine program, giving it a rating of one out of five stars for treatment effectiveness and the staff's level of experience and training, and two stars for family participation and counseling options. </p> <p>The highest rating from the reviewer, four stars, was in response to the facility's cleanliness, and the center's visitor policy and faith-based offerings received mediocre three-star ratings. In commentary, the anonymous loved one noted no strengths of the facility, writing: "I would not reccomend this facility at all. I don t feel it family oriented."</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>On Indeed, SBH Health System, as a whole, earned an average rating of <strong>3.7 out of five stars</strong> from 30 reviews at the time of this writing.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> Staff members had mixed opinions concerning their employment with SBH Health System. Some employees described an environment with “rude, nasty and ignorant” management, lack of advancement opportunities, and “filthy.” Despite these criticisms, many employees did express satisfaction helping patients.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>SBH Health System is one of the limited number of U.S. facilities that <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/2016_NSSATS.pdf" target="_blank">accept Medicaid (62%) and Medicare (34%)</a>. Uninsured clients may receive help from the facility to find a source of funding for treatments. However, SBH Health System provides care, regardless of a client's ability to pay.</p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></p> <p>SBH Health System is looking for ways to address a wide range of concerns in the community through education. Its current focus in on disease prevention through various means including improved diets and preemptive testing. Much of this effort is done through <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SBHBronx/" target="_blank">social media</a>, but in person events are also used to support clients. For example, the facility has a working relationship with wish-granting organizations that routinely visit kids and other clients. </p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Sbh-Health-System/reviews" target="_blank">https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Sbh-Health-System/reviews</a></small></p>
— Melanie Green · 2018-08-15 08:56:27 PDT
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