About Region 8 Mental Health Services – Brandon
Region 8 Mental Health Services in Brandon, Missouri, provides extensive alcohol and drug abuse treatment to men and women 18 and older. Their treatment program follows a cognitive behavioral therapy model that helps clients to understand the true nature of addiction and teaches them coping skills as a healthy alternative. Their facilities are private, with a calming atmosphere and modern amenities that promote relaxation.
Region 8 provides two levels of care: inpatient residential and intensive outpatient (IOP). The residential program serves men and women but houses them in gender specific lodging during the program.
Clients who are accepted into the residential program live in a large, home like setting for the duration of the program, which varies based on need. The staff works with each client to develop a care plan highlighting a structured daily treatment schedule focused on their needs. Individual, group, and family therapy are at the core of Region 8’s program.
Other daily activities include educational programs, vocational rehabilitation and training, exercise, and social events. Programs are designed to encourage client interaction so that they can support one another as they progress through the program. In addition, residents are monitored throughout their stay to ensure the safety and effectiveness of treatment.
Clients who don’t have severe symptoms may be referred to the IOP program. During treatment, they will visit the facility to meet with their team for a few hours daily on regularly scheduled days. They still receive the same forms of treatment as the residential program, but they do not live on campus.
IOP is broken into three phases. The first is focused on addiction education and showing clients how their addiction has harmed them and those around them. Phase two is an eight week curriculum exploring relapse prevention strategies and methods. During phase three, staff collaborates with their team to design a two year aftercare program.
For inpatient and outpatient programs, aftercare includes continuing therapy sessions on an outpatient basis. Aftercare planning will connect clients to community resources supportive of recovery, like 12 step meetings.
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