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Reviewers frequently praised the counseling staff, particularly those in recovery themselves, and the group therapy sessions. However, some criticized the quality of the food and the amount of downtime on weekends. Opinions were mixed regarding the overall effectiveness of the treatment and the facility's ability to keep clients busy.
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<p><strong>ABOUT NOVA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, INC.</strong></p> <p>Nova Behavioral Health, located in Dayton, Ohio, offers one of the state's only <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/OH17.pdf" target="_blank">37 (nine percent)</a> <strong>non-hospital, short-term residential treatment programs</strong> for individuals struggling with chemical dependency and/or mental health disorders. Along with outpatient treatment and <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">aftercare</a> programs for adults, the facility also offers a specialized women's-only residential program. </p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>The facility’s treatment program follows a <strong>holistic approach</strong> and uses the <strong>12-steps model of recovery</strong>. To be admitted, clients can contact the facility directly by phone to schedule an assessment appointment. </p> <p>Most clients in the residential programs remain in treatment for an <strong>average of 28 days</strong>. Nova Behavioral Health offers separate men’s and women’s residential programs, an outpatient/<a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">aftercare</a> program, and two specialized residential programs: Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) and MorningStar. </p> <p>IDDT is designed for individuals who have <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">a serious co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorder</a>. This programming track is offered at <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/OH17.pdf" target="_blank">196 (47.9 percent)</a> Ohio facilities. MorningStar is for adults who have serious mental health disorders with minimal or no co-occurring substance abuse concerns. </p> <p>Throughout treatment, clients receive a minimum of <strong>30 hours per week</strong> of programming, which includes <strong>individual and group therapy</strong>, trauma-informed care services, anger management, effective communication, parenting skills, forming healthy boundaries, and relapse prevention. </p> <p>Outpatient and <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/extended-recovery-programs/" target="_blank">aftercare</a> programming is offered to all clients who complete a residential program, and may involve individual or group therapy, as well as <strong>educational classes and support groups</strong>. Clients continue to set individual goals to achieve and sustain recovery while reintegrating back into the community. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>There is currently no information provided by Nova Behavioral Health regarding its treatment staff; however, to date, the seven Rehabs.com survey respondents polled on the matter provided above-average ratings for staff experience.</p> <blockquote> <p>Staff Experience and Training 3.5/5</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>There is currently no information provided by Nova Behavioral Health regarding its living arrangements and related offerings. However, the six Rehabs.com survey respondents polled on the facilities reported favorably on the center's upkeep.</p> <blockquote> <p>Facility Cleanliness and Upkeep 3.8/5</p> </blockquote> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>At the time of this writing, the six alumni polled by Rehabs.com offered <strong>mostly positive opinions of the facility</strong>, and five of the six reviewers agreed they would recommend Nova Behavioral Health to friends or family members seeking treatment. </p> <p>When surveyed about strengths of the facility, alumni mentioned group therapy, a caring staff, and the staff's experience. When prompted to comment on facility weaknesses, alumni noted that they had too much free time and needed more exercise options. Indeed, four former clients gave the facility extremely low average ratings for extracurricular activities.</p> <blockquote> <p>Counseling Options: 3.5/5<br /> Leisure, Exercise, and Extracurricular Options: 2.3/5<br /> Holistic Offerings: 1.3/5</p> </blockquote> <p>Still, theses alumni largely agreed that treatment at this center was worth the cost. One alum added additional commentary, writing, “The Nova House saved my life literally. I was at deaths door when I arrived there. They promised me help and hope. And they came through 110%.”</p> <p>On Google at the time of this writing, 15 reviewers produced a high average rating of <strong>4.2 out of five stars</strong>.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> While two reviewers felt that staff were rude and unprofessional, many others credited the facility with being life-saving. "Nova saved my life, been clean for over 2 years now," C.W. wrote.</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>At the time of this writing there, the three loved ones polled by Rehabs.com offered mixed opinions. Two reviewers commented that the facility did not help their loved one, but the third gave Nova Behavioral Health good reviews and noted he would recommend it to others. </p> <p>Two anonymous loved ones gave the facility one and three out of five stars for treatment effectiveness, two- and three-star ratings for accommodations and amenities, and three stars for meals and nutrition. None of the three reviewers felt there were many counseling options to choose from. However, one loved one agreed that the facility was adequately equipped and staffed to treat <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring mental health problems</a>, and agreed that facility staff was experienced and well-trained. </p> <p>The reviewers felt that strengths of the facility were the counseling program and staff, though felt that the program was too short. One reviewer added, “I don't think it was effective enough for my sibling,” while another wrote, “Great people! Great facilities!”</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>While Rehabs.com had yet to receive feedback from center staff to date, 16 current and former employees gave a 3.2 out of five-star average rating on Indeed.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> Written feedback was quite mixed, with some staffers praising the center's treatment and environment, and others feeling that management was weak and morale was low.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>There is currently no information provided by the facility regarding its costs. However, Nova Behavioral Health <strong>accepts Medicaid</strong> and private insurance. Financial support is available for residents of Montgomery County through the local ADAMHS Board, based on household income and family size. Clients are encouraged to contact the facility directly for additional information regarding the cost of treatment. The five individuals surveyed by Rehabs.com on the matter provided above-average ratings regarding treatment costs.</p> <blockquote> <p>Affordability: 3.6/5</p> </blockquote> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Nova+Behavioral+Health/@39.7380273,-84.1669814,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m7!3m6!1s0x0:0x7ed6ad5e502011a2!8m2!3d39.7380273!4d-84.1647927!9m1!1b1" target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Nova-Behavioral-Health/reviews" target="_blank">https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Nova-Behavioral-Health/reviews</a></small></p>
— Samantha Harper · 2019-01-30 14:09:07 PST
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