East Central Regional Hospital - Augusta Campus
East Central Regional Hospital - Augusta Campus in Augusta, Georgia, focuses on comprehensive mental health services for adults. As part of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities network, ECRH-Augusta specializes in acute psychiatric care and dual diagnosis treatment for mental health and substance abuse disorders.
In 2010, East Central Regional Hospital was honored with the Community Partner Award by the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce, recognizing its significant contributions to promoting mental health awareness and community support.
- Provides acute psychiatric services for adults with severe mental illness, ensuring specialized care.
- Offers dual diagnosis treatment for individuals with both mental health and substance abuse disorders.
- Part of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities network, ensuring comprehensive care.
- Recognized for community contributions, enhancing its reputation for mental health support.
The hospital treats severe and persistent mental illnesses and co-occurring substance abuse issues, primarily serving adult patients in the east central region of Georgia. Any adult struggling with significant psychiatric needs will benefit from their specialized programs.
- 2 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 3 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 10 Therapies & Programs
Conditions and Issues Treated
Dual-Diagnosis
When addiction and psychiatric issues co-occur, the addict’s recovery is more successful when both conditions are treated. A dual diagnosis refers to a condition in which the patient is diagnosed with two health issues: addiction and bipolar disorder.
Usually, dual diagnosis sufferers are prescribed a combination of treatments for each condition. The most common therapies are psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, spiritual counseling, 12-step programs, and medication management.
Psychiatric conditions are an obstacle to recovery because they can create roadblocks to a healthy lifestyle. Drugs and alcohol may be used as a means of self-medication, which can have dangerous consequences. Over time, addicts build up a tolerance and suffer withdrawal symptoms when drug use is stopped.
With the proper treatment, dual diagnosis sufferers can overcome their conditions and achieve lasting sobriety.
Levels of Care
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 is an option that provides addicts with a supportive environment in which they can stop using. This type of intensive care and supervision is appropriate for those who were unable to quit on their own or need more structure than they could get from outpatient treatment, such as the addict most in need of this level of care.
The goal of inpatient rehab is for the addict to stay focused on sobriety and remain free of mood altering substances. Inpatient treatment programs usually offer the following: detox, therapy groups, one-on-one counseling, medication management and aftercare planning.
Individuals struggling with drug addictions can get help from several treatment options, including inpatient and outpatient programs. Outpatient drug treatment programs can also provide patients with different levels of care, usually depending on the patient’s degree of addiction.
At an outpatient program in Augusta, a patient will attend a recovery program during the day and return home in the evening. Suppose a patient is struggling with drug addiction. In that case, an outpatient program can serve as an effective transition point during the recovery process.
Therapies & Programs
Individual therapy is a critical component of addiction recovery. It allows the patients to go deep into their core issues and discover how to handle those problems better. Therapy can be conducted in individual sessions as well as group settings. In individual therapy for addiction, the patient meets with their therapist one-on-one to focus on the underlying issues. This allows patients to open up and discuss personal topics they may not feel comfortable discussing in a group setting. This type of therapy can help develop solutions specific to each patient, which helps speed up the recovery process.
Group therapy helps prevent addicts from feeling isolated or unique in their situation by offering a sense of comfort and fellowship. It also creates a forum for addicts to build their support systems and learn from each other. The group therapy sessions at East Central Regional Hospital - Augusta Campus occur in a group setting rather than one-on-one to create a safer, controlled environment where addicts feel comfortable.
Trauma therapy helps people dealing with addiction by allowing them to confront the traumas of their past and move past them. It is important to note that trauma therapy should not be confused with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) Rather, it is used to treat the effects of trauma, which are often at the root of addiction.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a common therapeutic approach to help drug addicts. It teaches addicts new ways of thinking and behaving so that they can avoid relapse. There are several forms of CBT used in drug rehabilitation centers.
Cognitive Restructuring helps addicts identify faulty, negative thinking so that they can work together with the therapist to find healthier ways of thinking, resulting in better decision-making.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Addiction uses the principles of CBT to help treat addiction. It focuses on specific aspects of each person’s thinking, feeling, physiology, and behavior. It aims to identify specific problems in these areas and create a personalized treatment strategy.
Drug addiction can be a difficult thing to overcome, but with the help of nutrition therapy, it can become a little bit easier. Nutrition therapy provides addicts with the nutrients they need to recover both physically and mentally. This type of therapy also helps addicts to have more energy and strength to fight cravings. Most importantly, good nutrition helps to keep addicts strong against the physical symptoms of withdrawal.
Nicotine replacement therapies are effective because they provide you with the nicotine you are addicted to without inhaling carcinogens from cigarettes. Some types of NRT include nicotine gum, nicotine patches (transdermal systems), nasal spray, and lozenges. The benefits of using NRT can include reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer.
Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at East Central Regional Hospital - Augusta Campus
Experiential Therapy is a new approach to addiction treatment. Addiction-related psychological issues like depression and anxiety are addressed through physical activities.
Experiential Therapy can help those who have struggled with past traumas or life decisions like drug use. It allows people to gain new perspectives on their behavior patterns by recreating experiences in healthy ways rather than continuing old habits that may no longer serve them well.
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Location & Contact
3405 Mike Padgett Highway
Augusta, GA 30906
Phone Number
(706) 792-7000
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Location
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3405 Mike Padgett Highway
Augusta, GA 30906 -
(706) 792-7000
Accepts
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AgeAdults (20+), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityGroup, Individuals
Listed June 26, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Augusta, Georgia Addiction and Treatment
Prescription opioid use has caused a large increase in the total amount of overdoses in Georgia. Almost 12% of the Georgia population uses illicit drugs each year, and slightly over 3.5% also abuses alcohol at the same time. This does not include those who binge-drink at least once a month, which includes 20% of all Georgians.
Augusta boasts a scenic Riverwalk along the Savannah River, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, and a vibrant arts scene with festivals like Arts in the Heart. Sadly, Richmond County saw a 25% rise in opioid-related deaths and a 30% spike in fentanyl fatalities from 2020 to 2024. Overdose deaths increased by 20%, with notable methamphetamine-related casualties.
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