Rusk State Hospital
Rusk State Hospital in Rusk, Texas, is a state-operated psychiatric facility established in 1883. It features a newly renovated three-story, 227,368-square-foot complex with 200 beds, divided into non-maximum and maximum-security units. This hospital specializes in psychiatric care for adults.
Specializing in psychiatric treatment, Rusk State Hospital focuses on providing comprehensive mental health care. It aims to treat individuals with severe mental illnesses, including those involved with the justice system requiring forensic psychiatric services.
- Comprehensive Treatment: Offers psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and various therapeutic interventions.
- State-of-the-Art Facility: Recently underwent a $200 million renovation, featuring modern amenities to enhance patient care.
- Multidisciplinary Approach: Includes group therapy, trauma therapy, and integrated dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring disorders.
- Family Support: Provides overnight accommodations for families through the on-site Family House.
Rusk State Hospital treats severe mental illnesses, including co-occurring disorders, primarily serving adults involved with the justice system. It offers intensive inpatient care tailored to diverse patient needs.
- 2 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 2 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 7 Therapies & Programs
Conditions and Issues Treated
Dual-Diagnosis
People with dual diagnosis have coexisting addiction and a mental disorder. 9.2 million US adults had a co-occurring disorder in 2018, so not just limited to Texas residents. Best treatment combines medication, psychotherapy (talk therapy), support group, and inpatient rehabilitation. Sometimes, complementary therapies – yoga, massage, and acupuncture – may also be used.
Levels of Care
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 Rusk, TX 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.
Therapies & Programs
Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in Rusk, TX and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at Rusk State Hospital. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. The accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. This is generally introduced early in recovery and is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit.
Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. This may involve Rusk State Hospital managing individual or group counseling or both. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.
Nutrition therapy, also called medical nutrition therapy (MNT), addresses the unique needs of the recovering person’s diet. Due to addiction’s devastating toll on a person’s physical health, healthy eating must be addressed as soon as therapy starts. A good diet helps boosts a recovering person’s ability to fully participate in Rusk State Hospital therapy.
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a treatment that helps people to quit smoking. In nicotine replacement therapy, a controlled amount of nicotine is provided in the form of gums, patches, or sprays. They do not contain the harmful chemicals usually found in tobacco products. NRT reduces the withdrawal symptoms by giving nicotine in low doses. However, NRT provides relief only from the physical withdrawal symptoms. The emotional and psychological aspects of quitting needs to be treated separately. While NRT 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 Rusk State Hospital
Experiential therapy works by using tools and activities to recreate past experiences. Role-playing, arts and crafts, music, animal care, rock climbing, etc. are some of the activities used in this therapy. It is different from medication and talk therapy and suits those who have difficulty expressing themselves.
Payment Options
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Location & Contact
805 N Dickinson Dr
Rusk, TX 75785
Phone Number
(903) 683-3421
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Location
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805 N Dickinson Dr
Rusk, TX 75785 -
(903) 683-3421
Accepts
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AgeAdults (20+), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityGroup, Individuals
Listed July 1, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Rusk, Texas Addiction and Treatment
Texas is one of the primary hubs for drug smuggling into the country. The border between Texas and Mexico is more than 1,000 miles long. More than 10 million residents use alcohol every year and more than 25% of those are minors. Alcohol and drug use has become so common in Texas that almost 15% of all deaths can be attributed to these substances.
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