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Youth Academy

Drug Rehab Center in Fairmont, West Virginia

  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis

Youth Academy, located in Fairmont, WV, is an accredited Addiction Treatment Facility offering comprehensive treatments for mental health, alcoholism, drug addiction, and substance abuse, including a thorough assessment process, individual counseling, group therapy, family therapy, recreational activities, and relapse prevention, with ongoing support for transitions back into the community.

About This Fairmont, WV Facility

Youth Academy is an Addiction Treatment Facility in Fairmont, WV founded in 2002. It offers a 22 bed facility, specializing in a Dual-Diagnosis Inpatient Levels of Care. The facility provides comprehensive treatments for people suffering from conditions like mental health, alcoholism, drug addiction, and substance abuse. Private health insurance is accepted for inpatient admissions.

Youth Academy is a highly rated and accredited facility. It is affiliated with Academy Programs, and holds multiple licenses from West Virginia State Department of Health and Human Resources. The services offered by the treatment center are tailored to fit each patient’s individual needs. These services include a comprehensive assessment process, individual counseling, group therapy, family therapy, recreational activities, and relapse prevention. Youth Academy is also dedicated to providing ongoing support for individuals and families transitioning back into their communities.

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
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    Addiction is often caused by an underlying issue. Mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder could lie at the root. A dual diagnosis by Youth Academy aims to treat the addiction as well as the cause of the addiction. This ensures the patient will not fall back on old ways after treatment is complete.

    Levels of Care Offered

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

    Inpatient rehab means living at the Fairmont, WV facility while all aspects of an addiction or co-occurring disorder get addressed. This helps limit the distractions and increase the focus on recovery. Typical inpatient rehab stays are approximately one month long.

    Youth Academy‘s Therapies & Programs

    During individual therapy at Youth Academy in Fairmont, West Virginia, the person in recovery meets with a therapist one-on-one to go over the situation and learn from their mistakes. The counselor or therapist will use this time to address causes of an addiction, triggers, any type of mental issue or dual diagnosis, and aftercare plans. They will help fill in any gaps in future plans to give the person the best chances of attaining and maintaining long-term sobriety.

    Couples therapy reduces the dysfunctional behavior in a relationship that may cause addiction. It can help one or both members of the couple. It targets addiction and it can make for a healthier relationship.

    Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.

    Group therapy is a type of counseling at Youth Academy in Fairmont, WV that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.

    As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by Youth Academy in Fairmont, WV provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.

    Dialectical behavioral therapy focuses on eliminating negative thoughts such as suicidal thoughts. It is useful in the treatment of patients with uncontrollable emotions. The term “dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In the substance abuse context, DBT refers to accepting the patient’s addiction.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. This therapy modality strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness. It helps people in West Virginia communicate and express their emotions well.

    Nutrition Therapy focuses on improving the emotional and physical health by diet, or Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT). A diet low in certain nutrients can contribute to feelings that can trigger addiction or relapse. To cure the body and discourage addictive behavior, diet therapy encourages healthy eating.

    Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) helps smokers get nicotine into their system without resorting to smoking. NRT lowers down nicotine cravings, so the patient does not go through physical weakness. Youth Academy in Fairmont, West Virginia couples NRT with counseling and other means of support giving long-term smokers a better chance of quitting.

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at Youth Academy

    Experiential therapy involves having patients work through mental issues by engaging in real time activities. It moves away from traditional talk therapy having patients role play or use props to explore their issues and emotions. This treatment process, available at Youth Academy, helps people process trauma and emotion in a healthier fashion eliminating the need to turn to drugs and alcohol.

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

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    Youth Academy Location and Directions
    Address Information3 Crosswinds Dr
    Fairmont, West Virginia 26554 Phone Number(304) 363-3341 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Fairmont, West Virginia Addiction Information

    West Virginia ranks first in the nation for drug overdoses and the amount of overdoses is sometimes twice that of the United States's average. More than 100,000 residents are dependent on drugs and alcohol; many of those are minors who have been influenced by addicted parents to start using drugs at a young age. In 2013, an estimated 7,000 children in West Virginia were addicted to drugs.

    The severity of addiction to drugs in Fairmont, WV, might differ from one person to the next. Some people may only have a mild addiction, while others may battle a severe problem. In 2015, an estimated 26,000 people aged 12 or older had used an illicit drug, representing a rate of 10.2%. Drug treatment in Fairmont depends on the facility, but it will generally involve detoxification, counseling, and medication-assisted therapy, if necessary.

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