Youth Academy
Youth Academy, located in Fairmont, West Virginia, is a drug and alcohol treatment center dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and young adults aged 12 to 21. The facility provides comprehensive addiction treatment services, community resources, prevention services, referrals, and family support.
Youth Academy offers a range of services, including mental health assessments, counseling, dual-diagnosis treatment for co-occurring disorders, and medication management. Their multidisciplinary team employs evidence-based practices to create individualized treatment plans.
- Dual-diagnosis treatment: Youth Academy addresses both addiction and mental health disorders, such as ADHD, conduct disorders, adjustment disorders, and mood disorders, providing a holistic approach to recovery.
- Family-centered program: The facility focuses on education, mental health services, and family support, recognizing the importance of involving loved ones in the treatment process.
- Medication management: Onsite psychiatrists assess participants and determine if medication can support the rehabilitation process, offering regular reviews and adjustments as needed.
Youth Academy caters to children, adolescents, and young adults struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. The facility's specialized services benefit individuals in these age groups, providing them with the necessary tools and support to achieve lasting recovery and prevent relapse.
- 2 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 2 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 11 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
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 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
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
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.
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.
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
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Location & Contact
3 Crosswinds Dr
Fairmont, WV 26554
Phone Number
(304) 363-3341
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Location
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3 Crosswinds Dr
Fairmont, WV 26554 -
(304) 363-3341
Accepts
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AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12), Teenagers
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Academy Programs
Listed July 18, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Fairmont, West Virginia Addiction and Treatment
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.
Marion County, a vibrant community nestled in the heart of West Virginia, faces a formidable challenge in the form of substance abuse. In 2023, the county witnessed a staggering 45 opioid-related overdose deaths, with fentanyl detected in a shocking 60% of these cases. Moreover, cocaine-related emergency department visits surged by 20% between 2020 and 2023, while Marion County grappled with the highest rate of methamphetamine-related arrests in the state.
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