Baptist Medical Center Hospital - Behavioral Health
Baptist Medical Center Hospital - Behavioral Health, located in San Antonio, TX, specializes in mental healthcare for older adults. They provide inpatient psychiatric treatment and comprehensive psychiatric care. Unique qualities include dual-diagnosis care and a holistic approach to treatment.
Therapies are evidence-based, and patients benefit from individualized treatment plans.
- Inpatient treatment includes assessment, individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy, tailored to each person's needs.
- Ancillary support services like dietitian consultations, pastoral care, experiential therapy, and recreational therapy are part of the program.
- Discharge planning helps determine the next best level of care, such as partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient treatment.
Baptist Medical Center Hospital addresses dual diagnoses and mental health issues. Services cater to both adults and children, ensuring a diverse range of patients, especially those with complex needs.
- 2 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 2 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 12 Therapies & Programs
Conditions and Issues Treated
Dual-Diagnosis
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 Baptist Medical Center Hospital - Behavioral Health 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
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.
Baptist Medical Center Hospital - Behavioral Health‘s Therapies & Programs
Individual professional counseling or individual therapy refers to the one-on-one interaction between a patient and his or her counselor. Individual therapy allows for more privacy, one that group interactions can’t provide. Therefore, it becomes easier for a person to unload and become more open to his or her counselor.
Another benefit of individual therapy at Baptist Medical Center Hospital - Behavioral Health in San Antonio, TX is that all sessions aim to speed up a single person’s progress. It makes it easier for the counselor and the patient to deal with the central issues, which are likely the culprits of substance addiction.
Once the roots of the problems are addressed, it becomes less challenging for a recovering patient to maintain sobriety and brush off temptations.
Families are not always as supportive as they could be, but by opting for family therapy, many recovering addicts are able to understand their addiction and get the support they need to get sober. These therapy sessions at Baptist Medical Center Hospital - Behavioral Health in San Antonio, TX involve all members of the family who play a role in the recovering person’s daily life. They work together to overcome past issues, avoid triggers, and remain strong and supportive of each other.
In group therapy, the patient undergoes sessions with other patients dealing with similar problems under the guidance of a trained counselor. The members of the group interact with each other and talk freely about their issues. The recovery of members of the group from the problems that they face gives the patients confidence that they can also overcome their addiction.
Group therapy at Baptist Medical Center Hospital - Behavioral Health reduces the feeling of loneliness and improves the coping skills of the patients. Group therapy provides patients with continuous feedback from other members. The group dynamics ensure that members start having some structure and routine in their lives.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a method of individual and/or group counseling that focuses on acceptance and change. DBT can be very effective in developing coping strategies for negative emotions.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. Talking through issues can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. CBT is a healthy way Baptist Medical Center Hospital - Behavioral Health addresses some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in a persons life.
Nutrition therapy involves providing healthy diet and improving the eating habits of the patient. Expert dieticians provide individualized meal plan, that addresses the specific nutritional deficiencies. Nutrition therapy also teaches the associated life skills such as cooking healthy food and grocery shopping. It helps to overcome the food cravings that are seen in certain addictions.
NRT, also known as nicotine replacement therapy, allows someone to get the effects of nicotine without chewing or smoking. It is often done with a patch, allowing those who want to quit relying on nicotine to better manage their cravings. As the cravings get easier to manage, the doses of nicotine get reduced until nicotine is no longer needed.
Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at Baptist Medical Center Hospital - Behavioral Health
Experiential therapy can involve acting, props, arts and crafts, animal care or other tools. It can help revisit and heal from past traumas. Trust between the therapist at Baptist Medical Center Hospital - Behavioral Health and individual is important for success and grown over the stay.
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Location & Contact
111 Dallas St
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone Number
(210) 297-7000
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Location
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111 Dallas St
San Antonio, TX 78205 -
(210) 297-7000
Accepts
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AgeAdults (20+), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Listed May 15, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
San Antonio, 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.
San Antonio boasts a vibrant River Walk lined with restaurants and the famous San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. However, the city faces alarming trends: fentanyl overdose deaths spiked from 96 in 2021 to 181 in 2022, and there was a 40% increase in overdose emergency calls from 2018 to 2020.
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