About Highland Rivers Behavioral Health at Floyd – Rome
Highland Rivers Behavioral Health at Floyd is located on Mathis Drive in Rome, Georgia. They offer comprehensive treatment and recovery services for substance use and mental health disorders. They’re CARF accredited and treat youth, adults and families. They welcome veterans. They serve low income individuals and accept Medicare and Medicaid. They also treat uninsured patients on a sliding fee scale.
The center bases its treatment on the philosophy of the American Society of Addiction Treatment (ASAM). They believe addiction is a chronic medical condition that is treatable, and they use ASAM’s 10 guiding principles of recovery. The guiding principles include hope and respect and are person driven, cultural and holistic. They include peer support, addressing trauma and much more.
Their substance use treatment is an outpatient behavioral health program and is customized to your needs. With the help of staff, you’ll develop an individual recovery plan (IRP). The plan takes into account your preferences, strengths and goals. The staff has flexible hours and can meet with you in your home, a community shelter or another location that provides safety and privacy.
Many people with substance use disorder also have co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health issues. Examples of co-occurring disorders are anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), poor impulse control and behavioral issues. They have case management services to assist you with persistent mental health issues combined with substance use issues. They work to reduce your symptoms and help you achieve your goals.
They’ll work to minimize the negative effects of your addiction and mental health challenges so that you can live independently. You’ll participate in group counseling and skills training where they’ll address topics such as social skills, coping, communication, healthy living and recovery. There’s also individual and family therapy to help with conflict resolution and improved communication.
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