About Far West Center – Westlake – Westlake
Near the great Lake Erie lies Far West Center in Westlake. This town is known for its natural beauty so it’s the perfect site for peace and healing. They have had many programs and services dedicated to helping the entire community since 1974. They primarily treat mental health conditions and this can be a core part of your recovery, but they may also provide referrals to specialized addiction treatment services.
This counseling center offers mental health treatment, psychiatric care, partial hospitalization and even faith based programs.
This program focuses on mental health with spiritual guidance which can be very important for patients that would like to incorporate faith into their recovery.
Far West will collaborate with local churches and religious organizations to help in treatment with a safe environment. Creating a new community will build a bridge between mental health and spiritual support to complete your journey.
Licensed therapists lead the group therapy sessions which allow patients to share stories, learn and help each other and receive support from their peers. One of their more unique options is art therapy. These classes allow patients to express emotions through creativity helping to process and work with any trauma in a non-verbal way.
If you have a family this facility offers many programs and services including services for seniors. With the Seniors Strong Program expect a lot of support from staff helping older adults understand the mental health challenges they could face and give them the resources to help.
The counseling center also helps families relate to each other in a healthier way and build stronger bonds. Their family caregiver education helps in teaching parents and caregivers how to best support their loved ones with mental conditions.
