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Akron General Medical Center - Behavioral Health

Akron General Medical Center - Behavioral Health

Drug Rehab Center in Akron, Ohio

  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis

Akron General Medical Center - Behavioral Health is a JCAHO-accredited addiction treatment facility that specializes in providing comprehensive care to individuals struggling with mental health issues, opioid addiction, alcoholism, and substance abuse.

About This Ohio Facility

Akron General Medical Center - Behavioral Health is one of the leading providers of mental health and addiction treatment services in the Akron, Ohio area. The center offers comprehensive care designed to meet the needs of patients with a wide range of disorders, from Dual Diagnosis to Substance Abuse. Their customized treatment plans include individual, group, and family therapy. They also offer 12-Step Facilitation, Intervention, Discharge Planning, Health Education Services, and Nicotine Replacement Therapy.

Akron General Medical Center - Behavioral Health is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). They accept private health insurance and work in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic to provide advanced medical and psychiatric care. The center is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care using evidence-based practices and individualized treatment plans. Their goal is to help support people in achieving long-term success and overall wellness.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Multiple Centers
  • Accreditations

    JCAHO

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    A dual-diagnosis describes two medical issues that are happening at the same time. They may or may not be related. Over 50% of people with an addiction in Ohio have another mental health condition. Screening for both addiction and any untreated mental health issue is essential, and individually managed by Akron General Medical Center - Behavioral Health.

    Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Mental Health 

    Levels of Care Offered at Akron General Medical Center - Behavioral Health

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Inpatient treatment takes place when a patient checks into a rehab facility. Patients at Akron General Medical Center - Behavioral Health receive round the clock care that includes detoxing and therapy. Although outpatient treatments are available, inpatient care is recommended as the first step in rehabilitation. The intensive and comprehensive treatment sets patients on a path for drug free living.

    An outpatient treatment program is set up to help with alcohol or drug addiction, or a co-occurring disorder. The patient must attend the Ohio facility for their therapy and other programs but are able to return home each night. The frequency of mandatory attendance decreases after much of Akron General Medical Center - Behavioral Health‘s program is complete.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual therapy refers to one-on-one psychotherapy between a patient and their Akron General Medical Center - Behavioral Health therapist. Individual therapy seeks to help identify the issues that drive and contribute to a client’s addiction or alcoholism. Another goal of individual counseling is to assist the client to learn how to manage their lives without alcohol or drugs.

    Group therapy occurs in a group setting as opposed to a one on one setting. It benefits patients by providing a feeling of support and letting them know they are not alone. Patients at Akron General Medical Center - Behavioral Health also learn to build trust and understanding and gain perspective through discussions.

    After experiencing trauma, it’s crucial to look for a facility that can provide trauma therapy. This approach zeroes in on the traumatic incidents that a patient has encountered in the past, recent or not. It’s been widely known that trauma can make an individual resort to alcohol or other substances to mask their troubles and pain. Trauma can originate from domestic violence, sexual abuse, an early encounter with death, sexual assault, and many more. The goal of trauma therapy at Akron General Medical Center - Behavioral Health in Akron, OH is to help the patient see beyond the trauma and move forward. Mental health professionals will facilitate the patient’s journey and see to it that he or she is no longer a victim of his or her traumatic experiences and has wholly regained his or her personal power.

    DBT, also known as dialectical behavior therapy, is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that helps people understand how their thoughts, behaviors, and feelings all connect. This can give them more control over their actions, effectively stopping self-harm ideations and attempts in some patients. It can also help put people in control over some mental struggles, like borderline personality disorder.

    Most individuals suffering from addiction have low self-awareness, so they end up making poor decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. Through it, patients become more aligned with their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, giving them a better opportunity to respond appropriately to temptations and negative feelings.

    This therapy modality at Akron General Medical Center - Behavioral Health in Akron, OH strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state and learn new stress management techniques so they won’t give in to the temptations easily. Moreover, CBT helps people communicate and express their emotions well, which can be vital in relapse management. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness.

    Nutrition Therapy, or Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), focuses on improving a patient’s mental and physical health through diet. A diet that is low in certain nutrients can lead to emotions that can trigger addiction or relapse. Akron General Medical Center - Behavioral Health‘s Nutritional therapy promotes healthy eating to heal the body and prevent addictive behavior.

    Many addictions co-exist with some type of nicotine or tobacco use. During treatment at Akron General Medical Center - Behavioral Health in Ohio, some may prefer to quit smoking and use of other nicotine products. Nicotine replacement is a way to move towards stopping smoking or using any form of nicotine. This can be nicotine gum or nicotine patches. The process of setting a goal quit date, using nicotine replacement and gradually decreasing nicotine intake is proven to help in reaching the goal of a nicotine free life.

    Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Dual-Diagnosis, Electroconvulsive Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Inpatient Treatment, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), Nutrition Therapy, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Trauma Therapy

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at Akron General Medical Center - Behavioral Health

    Experiential therapy is a non-traditional treatment that uses physical activities to help work through troubling emotions. Role-playing, use of props, and re-enactments are just a few common techniques in experiential therapy at Akron General Medical Center - Behavioral Health. Its goal is to help people work with troubling emotions, memories, and trauma that are the source of their psychological issues

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
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    Akron General Medical Center - Behavioral Health Location and Directions
    Address Information1 Akron General Ave
    Akron, Ohio 44307 Phone Number(330) 344-6052 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Akron, Ohio Addiction Information

    Ohio is suffering from a drug abuse problem that is costing thousands of its residents their lives every single year. Opioids, particularly Fentanyl and heroin, are the leading drugs in the state. The state ranks in the top 10 for illicit use of painkillers. Opioid-related overdose rates in Ohio are by far some of the highest in the country.

    The condition of drug addiction and abuse is quite worse in Akron, Ohio. In 2015, there were 434 overdose deaths in Akron, which increased from previous years. The average age users are getting addicted to drugs is 13. There are plenty of opportunities for fun and recreation in this friendly Southern town. Newly sober people will find plenty of support from the local addiction treatment community.

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