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Reviewers frequently praised the knowledgeable, caring, and helpful staff, as well as the informative educational groups and effective detox program. However, some criticized the quality of the food, the older facility, and the lack of long-term follow-up or treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions. Concerns were also raised regarding waiting lists for admission and certain facility policies.
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<p><strong>ABOUT TALBOT HALL</strong></p> <p>Talbot Hall is the Ohio State University’s addiction medicine center. Located in the university’s hospital, approximately two miles east of downtown Columbus, Ohio, the facility offers both <strong>inpatient medical detox and outpatient care</strong> at a variety of intensities for adults struggling with a substance use disorder. Talbot Hall is one of only <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/OH16.pdf" target="_blank">17 hospitals (4.2 percent of treatment facilities)</a> in Ohio that offers medication-assisted treatment to assist in detoxification.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>During detox, clients are safely weaned from their drugs using medications to ease withdrawal symptoms. As soon as they have stabilized sufficiently, clients are <strong>encouraged to participate in <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/how-a-non-religious-journalist-makes-a-case-for-aa-in-2017/" target="_blank">12-step meetings</a></strong>, educational sessions, life skills training, and counseling.</p> <p>Inpatient care is intended as a <strong>short-term measure only</strong>. Once able, clients may progress to outpatient programs of varying intensities, including <strong>a partial hospitalization program (PHP)</strong>, an intensive outpatient program (IOP), and general outpatient care. </p> <p><strong>PHP includes programming at least five hours per day</strong>, IOP consists of three-hour sessions, three days per week in the morning or the evening, and general outpatient care includes approximately one hour of programming per week. IOP comes with one year of free <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">aftercare</a> services, and <strong>all programs combine 12-step programming with 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 counseling</a></strong>.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The Ohio State University Hospital’s website indicates that the organization employs numerous psychiatrists who specialize in addiction medicine as well as nurses and other physicians. Thirteen individuals polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing gave high marks for staff training and experience.</p> <blockquote> <p>Staff Experience and Training: 4.1/5</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>According to the facility’s website, the facility has <strong>25 beds</strong>. While there is currently no further information provided regarding the facility's living arrangements and related offerings, individuals polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing gave mixed feedback on various aspects of Talbot Hall's accommodations & amenities, though felt the facility was clean and well-maintained.</p> <blockquote> <p>Cleanliness: 4.4/5</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>To date, 10 alumni polled by Rehabs.com gave the facility <strong>mixed-to-positive reviews</strong>. Many alumni highlighted the effectiveness of the facility's detox program though criticized the lack of treatment options. Alum Amy wrote in a representative review: "This facility does good job at detoxing. They need to offer more long term inpatient and outpatient treatment. And also do more for duel diagnosis." However, another alum wrote: "I thought this facility was amazing from detox all the way through IOP. Very involved in overall recovery."</p> <p>In addition, many generally approved of the amount of family participation and the program's counseling options, though felt the facility lacked holistic treatment offerings.</p> <blockquote> <p>Counseling Options: 3.8/5<br /> Family Participation: 3.6/5<br /> Holistic Offerings: 2.1/5</p> </blockquote> <p>Secondary review sites yielded <strong>mixed feedback</strong>. On Google, 16 alumni left an average rating of 3.8 out of five stars with highly polarized reviews.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> Those who offered positive feedback tended to highlight the effectiveness of treatment, while those who offered negative feedback tended to criticize Talbot Hall's staff and facilities. </p> <p>"Very professional, thorough and well rounded. Thanks!," a representative positive reviewer wrote. However, alum Courtney was critical of the facility's atmosphere: "It is very much a hospital setting and not a very comfortable place to detox," she wrote.</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>At the time of this writing, Rehabs.com has received reviews from four loved ones who gave mixed feedback that skewed positive. In particular, they gave <strong>high marks for exercise and leisure, cleanliness, and staff experience</strong>, among other aspects. </p> <p>Echoing these sentiments, one anonymous loved one wrote: "My family member that was there was treated great and they received excellent help and the staff was very friendly and caring." Another anonymous loved one wrote that "the staff were nice and well informed."</p> <p>Loved ones also indicated they were highly likely to recommend the facility to others, though offered more mixed opinions concerning the amount of family participation.</p> <blockquote> <p>Likelihood to Recommend: 4.3/5<br /> Family Participation: 3/5</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>According to the Talbot Hall's website, Ohio State facilities accept most major private insurance plans including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, United, and more. The center also <strong>accepts Medicare, Medicaid</strong>, and various state insurances. Financial assistance is available for eligible clients.</p> <blockquote> <p>Affordability: 3.8/5</p> </blockquote> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=talbot+hall+ohio+state&oq=talbot+hall+ohio+state&aqs=chrome..69i57j0.4031j0j1&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x883888e2f0de446d:0x3ae935c564bfab73,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small></p>
— Kevin Schwartzbach · 2018-07-18 14:30:20 PDT
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