Laurelwood | Inpatient Behavioral Health Facility

About Laurelwood | Inpatient Behavioral Health Facility – Gainesville

Northeast Georgia Medical Center NGMC – Laurelwood is a private nonprofit mental health and drug and alcohol addiction facility in Gainesville, Georgia. Laurelwood offers inpatient treatment to adults and teens ages 12 through 17. Laurelwood’s average stay is between three and five days and is focused on rapid stabilization.

When you’re new to a treatment program, you may feel intimidated about what you don’t know. Even with friendly and supportive staff explaining the process and methods used, it’s easy to feel like you’re going through steps without much input. Laurelwood’s program, however, makes you part of the treatment team.

During your stay at Laurelwood, you’ll work alongside your care team to develop your treatment plan. I like this approach because no one has a better perspective on what you’re experiencing than you, and your perspective can help guide staff through what types of treatment will benefit you most. As part of the team, your input can shape and change what types of therapy you participate in, so you’ll have more involvement and investment in the process overall.

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).

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

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.

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.

Partial Hospitalization Program

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.

Treatments

Alcoholism Drug Addiction Dual Diagnosis Mental Health and 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.

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

Daniel Tuffy, MBA, FACHE, CMPE

President and CAO

Bedri Yusuf, MD, MBA, FACP, SFHM

Chief Physician Executive

Bobby Norris, MBA-HC

VP of Operations

Steven Rubin, MBA

VP of Strategic Operations

Katrina Bailey, RN, BSN, MBA-HC

Administrative Director of Outpatient Neurosciences and Interventional Pain Medicine

Nicholas Benton, MHA, CPRP

Executive Director of Physician Eterprise Services

Todd Blackburn, MBA

Administrative Director of Primary Care

Lisa Hernandez

Executive Director, Physician Services Revenue Cycle

Lee Hix, MBA, EMT-I

Director, Ambulatory Academic Medicine

Kelsey Keith, BSPH, PCMH CEC

Director of Population Health

Tammy Soles, MSN, RN, CNL, NEA-BC

Director of Clinical Care and Staff Development

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