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<p><strong>ABOUT HOUSTON BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE HOSPITAL</strong></p> <p>Located within the Spring Branch District of West Houston, Texas, Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital provides behavioral and mental health <strong>treatment for adults and adolescents</strong>, including short-term <strong>residential treatment</strong>, a partial hospitalization program (PHP), an <strong>intensive outpatient program (IOP)</strong>, and medically-monitored <strong>detox services.</strong></p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>All clients at Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital receive an <strong>initial assessment upon admission</strong> to determine the appropriate level of care. Treatment is individualized and combines <strong>evidence-based practices</strong>, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), with <strong>12-step work</strong>. CBT is a common treatment method to address the underlying causes of addiction and help modify behavior, while <strong>12-step</strong> participation is used in <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/2016_NSSATS.pdf" target="_blank">47.4% of treatment facilities in the U.S.</a>. Other areas of focus include <strong>stress management</strong>, relapse prevention, crisis management, and <strong>family therapy</strong>.</p> <p>Substance abuse treatment programming may include educational classes, <strong>group and individual therapy</strong>, as well as addiction education, coping skills groups, anger management workshops, and <strong>recreation and music therapy</strong>. Medication management and psychosocial interventions may also utilized for individuals struggling with co-occurring disorders.</p> <p><a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/TX16.pdf" target="_blank">Like 18.6% of Texas’ facilities</a>, Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital’s <strong>residential treatment is short-term</strong> and designed to stabilize clients as quickly and effectively as possible. Before discharge, a recovery plan is developed for clients, which may include a referral to the facility's IOP.</p> <p>The <strong>IOP is held three nights a week</strong> from 6 to 9 p.m. The goal of the program is to help clients solidify their recovery by providing them with a safe place to discuss their challenges, triggers, and daily life issues.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital's treatment team is <strong>headed by a board-certified psychiatrist</strong> and includes registered nurses, mental health technicians, recreational therapists, social workers, and counselors. The facility is a <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/2016_NSSATS.pdf" target="_blank">part of the 19% of U.S. treatment facilities</a> that are accredited by the Joint Commission. The sole loved one polled by Rehabs.com to date gave the facility four out of five stars for its staff's level of training and experience.</p> <p><strong>ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES</strong></p> <p>There is currently no information provided by the facility regarding its living arrangements and related offerings. However, the one loved one surveyed by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing gave the facility five out of five stars for its accommodations and amenities.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>On Google, Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital earned an average of <strong>2.9 out of five stars</strong> based on 73 reviews to date.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> While alumni offered <strong>polarized opinions</strong>, many alumni appreciated the staff. Alum Kaitlynn wrote: "The techs and nurses were very helpful and informative and the facility was always clean." However, some reviewers felt the facility was over-reliant on medication, while many alumni were <strong>critical of billing and administration</strong>.</p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The sole family member polled by Rehabs.com to date gave Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital mostly positive feedback. The anonymous reviewer awarded the facility five out of five stars for its family participation, its exercise and leisure activities, its connectivity, its counseling option, and its cleanliness. The reviewer gave the hospital three stars for its holistic activities and its administrative and discharge practices.</p> <p>On Yelp, two loved ones left one out of five-star reviews to date.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> Both loved ones reported a lack of communication from staff members concerning their loved one’s treatment. "My minor daughter stayed here for a week. From her point of view, it was fine. From mine, however, not so much. The nursing staff was awesome, sweet and informative. However the administrative staff is not informative," J.G. wrote.</p> <p>On Google, <strong>opinions among loved ones was mixed</strong>. "The hospital is a awesome place to bring your love ones,"Katherine wrote, adding that she felt staff was "very compassionate about helping those who suffer with mental illness." However, loved ones tended to also be critical of administration processes.</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>On Indeed, Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital had a <strong>2.8 out of five-star rating</strong> at the time of this writing.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a></small> A vast majority of the negative feedback centered around upper management and how they felt leadership was unprofessional and “nonsupportive.” </p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital <strong>accepts a range of private insurance plans</strong>. The one loved one surveyed by Rehabs.com to date gave the hospital four out of five stars for its affordability.</p> <p><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></p> <p>Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital hosts events for the community, and the staff members participate in educational programs. Several of the facility’s <a href="http://www.houstonbehavioralhealth.com/news/houston-news" target="_blank">staff members have been presenters</a> at educational events for other organizations and the community. The facility also works with local event planners to provide information to the community on a wide range of rehab-related topics that can help improve the community’s behavioral health.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Houston+Behavioral+Healthcare+Hospital+in+Houston,+TX&rlz=1C1OPRA_enUS578US578&ei=QihOW52aAc7AsAWjurigCg&start=0&sa=N&biw=804&bih=683#lrd=0x8640c53cae32177f:0x53b609d5213d2e67,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a> </small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small> <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/houston-behavioral-healthcare-hospital-houston" target="_blank">https://www.yelp.com/biz/houston-behavioral-healthcare-hospital-houston</a><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-3"><sup>[3]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Houston-Behavioral-Healthcare-Hospital/reviews" target="_blank">https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Houston-Behavioral-Healthcare-Hospital/reviews</a></small></p>
— Melanie Green · 2018-09-12 13:03:15 PDT
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