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University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center - Behavioral Health

University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center - Behavioral Health

Drug Rehab Center in Chardon, Ohio

  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction

University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center - Behavioral Health is an accredited addiction treatment facility in Chardon, Ohio that was founded in 1993 and provides a range of services, including dual-diagnosis, inpatient, and outpatient care for individuals suffering from substance abuse and mental health issues. It also accepts private health insurance.

About This Chardon, OH Facility

University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center - Behavioral Health is a renowned addiction treatment facility located in Chardon, Ohio. Since its establishment in 1993, it has been dedicated to providing comprehensive care for individuals suffering from drug addiction, dual diagnosis, and mental health issues. The facility offers various levels of care, including dual-diagnosis programs, inpatient treatment, and outpatient services. As a testament to their commitment to excellence, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center - Behavioral Health is accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Additionally, the facility accepts private health insurance, ensuring accessibility to their high-quality services.

At University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center - Behavioral Health, individuals struggling with addiction and substance abuse can find a comprehensive range of services to aid in their recovery journey. The facility's dual-diagnosis programs are tailored to address both addiction and underlying mental health issues simultaneously, ensuring a holistic approach to treatment. Inpatient programs provide 24/7 care in a supportive environment, emphasizing individualized treatment plans and therapeutic interventions. For those requiring more flexibility, outpatient services are available, offering counseling, therapy, and medication-assisted treatment options. The dedicated team of professionals at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center - Behavioral Health is committed to helping individuals heal and regain control of their lives through evidence-based treatment approaches and compassionate care.

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

    Substance use disorder falls under two categories: Alcohol or Drug Abuse and Drug Dependence. An individual suffering from a substance use disorder and mental health disorders is said to have a co-occurring disorder or a dual disorder. Individuals in Chardon, OH with substance use disorders and mental health problems are said to suffer from a ‘dual diagnosis’.

    The most frequently identified mental health issues found in individuals with substance use disorders include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.

    Levels of Care Offered

    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 rehab programs like what’s offered at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center - Behavioral Health in Chardon, OH are ideal for covering all the bases that surround one’s addiction. It’s considered the most comprehensive approach to care for people afflicted with addiction. Patients live in a facility where they have access to therapy and medical care 24/7.

    Outpatient treatment is treatment that occurs when a patient is not checked into a rehab facility. The patient may show up for therapy sessions, go through detox and engage in other therapies to help them recover. However, they will do so while they live at home in Ohio.

    Outpatient therapy provided by University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center - Behavioral Health is usually recommended as a follow up to inpatient therapy. It helps patients adapt to their normal lives after treatment. In some cases, it can also be an alternative to inpatient treatment. People may choose this route if they are unable to leave their jobs, children or if they don’t have the money for inpatient treatment. However, inpatient treatment is the best way to recover from addiction.

    University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center - Behavioral Health‘s Therapies & Programs

    Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. Patients find the therapist as a person who they can trust. It helps them to open up and discuss personal and sensitive issues, which they may not be comfortable discussing in a group.

    Group therapy happens at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center - Behavioral Health in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Chardon, OH patients’ recovery by offering a sense of comfort and letting them know that they are not alone. Through shared conversations, patients also learn to develop faith and understanding and gain insight on their addictions.

    Unresolved trauma is often a key reason why many patients resorted to substance abuse. Trauma therapy refers to treatment wherein specialist therapists help the patients to resolve the trauma that led the patients to substance abuse. The trauma could be physical abuse, sexual abuse, war, natural disasters, divorce, accident, loss of a loved one, etc. Thinking of these traumatic events causes emotional disturbances like anxiety, depression and results in addiction. If trauma is the primary cause of substance abuse, then both issues must be addressed. Otherwise, there is a risk of relapse. Trauma therapy also improves the cognitive functions and provides long term benefits.

    Medical Nutrition Therapy, also called nutrition therapy and MNT, helps someone recovering from an addiction learn how to replenish their body with the nutrients that food can provide. This helps improve medical, physical, and emotional conditions resulting from an addiction. These skills are taught by dietitians and nutritionists at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center - Behavioral Health in Chardon, Ohio who understand the effects of addiction.

    Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a treatment that helps people to quit smoking. NRT reduces the withdrawal symptoms by giving nicotine in low doses. It is safe for most adults, teens and pregnant women should not undergo NRT. Research shows that the use of NRT doubles the chances of quitting smoking.

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center - Behavioral Health

    Experiential therapy works on the principle that the perception of individuals determines their behavior. It is different from medication and talk therapy and suits those who have difficulty in expressing themselves and interact. Experiential therapy works by using tools and activities to recreate past experiences and encourages the release of suppressed thoughts that were responsible for the negative feelings and drug addiction.

    Role-playing, arts and crafts, music, animal care, rock climbing, etc. are some of the activities used in this therapy. Gradually the individual will experience calmness and love and change their perception positively. Other than drug addiction, Experiential therapy is useful in various behavioral and eating disorders.

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    University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center - Behavioral Health Location and Directions
    Address Information13207 Ravenna Rd
    Chardon, Ohio 44024 Phone Number(440) 285-6586 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Chardon, 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 drug addiction problem in Chardon, Ohio, is quite severe. There were 4,531 admissions to drug and alcohol treatment programs in Chardon in 2016. This amounted to an addiction rate of 9.8 per 1,000 residents. The number of heroin users ages twelve and older increased by almost 50% between 2002 to 2014. A treatment center in Chardon can offer detoxification, therapy, and other services to help individuals get sober.

    Treatment in Nearby Cities
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    Lake Geauga Recovery Centers - Chardon
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    Ravenwood Health - Middlefield
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