Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County

About Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County – Easley

Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County is a prevention, intervention, and treatment services facility for substance use disorder in Pickens, South Carolina. Their mission statement contends that for a person to reach their full potential, they must strike a balance between their emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual health. BHS of Pickens County strives to assist you in creating this balance with various outpatient options.

In addition, their emphasis is on providing treatment based on an understanding of your trauma. Trauma is most often the underlying trigger for substance abuse. They’ll provide evidence based services for substance use. The clinical staff, resources, and services are all tailored towards this approach to sobriety.

This facility specializes in creating a comprehensive treatment plan to address your individual needs and your unique sobriety goals. BHS of Pickens County provides the following programs: child and adolescent care, ADSAP (Alcohol Drug Safety Action Program), domestic violence programs, intensive outpatient services (IOP), intervention, medication assisted treatment (MAT), and community connections for continued sober living.

My impression of this facility is overwhelmingly positive due to its commitment to understanding the individual’s trauma before developing a treatment plan. Their commitment to evidence and offering treatment regardless of the economic situation are also winning points. This signals a true commitment to a scientific approach, and your sobriety, regardless of income.

They do not financially discriminate, and they provide a sliding scale fee structure, according to their belief that all persons are worthy of treatment regardless of their legal, emotional, or financial situation.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

12 step programs such as Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous are support group style programs for individuals who are experiencing alcohol or substance use disorder. At Evoke they use a holistic model of addiction care that includes using 12 step programs. These programs are an integral part of most relapse prevention plans and provide continued support and accountability that support sobriety.

Aftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Intervention Services

Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.

Medically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Treatments

Alcoholism Drug Addiction Dual Diagnosis Opioid Addiction Substance Abuse

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

LGBTQ Program

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Military Program

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Staff

Angela Farmer

Executive Director

Susanna Deming

Director of Operations

Angela Nicholson

Director of Medication Assisted Treatment Services

Benjamin Barth

Clinical Supervisor

Tobias Vogel

BOD

Ernie Dandeneau

BOD

Douglas Clamp

BOD

Bart Turner

BOD

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