Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health

About Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health – North Charleston

Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health is a private psychiatric care and drug rehab facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. Located on the Ashley River, they offer several treatment options, including inpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), partial hospitalization (PHP), a chemical dependency half-day program and aftercare for teens, adults and seniors. They also care for folks who are struggling with a mental health condition and substance use disorder simultaneously (dual diagnosis) and provide specialized services for military personnel and people who’ve experienced trauma.

To make treatment accessible and cost-effective, they offer telehealth services and are in network for most insurance providers, including Medicaid, Medicare and TRICARE. They’re accredited by The Joint Commission.

This facility takes a multidisciplinary and individualized approach to treatment. Psychiatrists lead every program, but therapists, social workers, nurses and mental health technicians are also involved. Together, their team is equipped to support patients with a broad range of challenges, including those who’re currently dependent on drugs or alcohol, or have suicidal or homicidal thoughts. People experiencing mental health emergencies can access evaluation and intake services 24/7.

Another distinctive feature is the Patriot Support Program. Staffed by military veterans and a dedicated military liaison, the program is specifically designed for veterans and active-duty service members. Patients in the program have access to medication management using the military formulary, as well as rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy and motivational interviewing (MI).

Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health also recognizes that trauma can profoundly affect people’s overall health and functionality, and that patients who’ve experienced trauma have distinct needs. The Trauma Recovery Program, offered in a group setting, may benefit people with conditions such as post-traumatic stress, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, or bipolar disorder.

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.

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.

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 Opioid Addiction

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.

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

Patrick McDaniel

CEO

Derrick Ouzts, MBA

Chief Financial Officer

Dr. Steven Lopez

Medical Director

Alicia K. Jordan, MSN, RN,

Chief Nursing Officer

Millicent Taylor

Director of Clinical Services

Christine Devera

Director of Assessment and Referral

Leah Pineda

Director of Risk Management

Leigh Thomson

Director of Business Developme