University Behavioral Health of Denton

About University Behavioral Health of Denton – Denton

University Behavioral Health, located in Denton, Texas is a mental health care facility that provides inpatient and outpatient services for adults and adolescents aged 13 to 17. They offer a comprehensive approach to alcohol and substance use disorder and co occurring mental health disorders.

Their inpatient program often starts with medical detox. During medical detox individuals receive FDA approved medications to help with withdrawal symptoms during the first stages of recovery. The use of medication assisted treatment (MAT) during detox helps treat withdrawal symptoms and helps detox be safe and as comfortable as it can be.

During inpatient treatment you’ll work with medical and addiction professionals to develop a patient centered treatment plan with trauma informed care to meet your unique needs. The length of inpatient stay is determined on a case by case basis but can be as much as 90 days. Treatment not only addresses alcohol and substance use disorder but offers care for co occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and PTSD.

Outpatient programs at University Behavioral Health include partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP) and outpatient individual therapy. PHP programs are full day programs but you live at home in the evenings. IOPs offer at least nine hours of treatment per week. During general outpatient care you’ll be at the center one or two hours per week. You may also have access to aftercare services such as employment and housing support.

They accept most commercial insurances, Tricare and Medicare. University Behavioral Health is accredited by the Joint Commission.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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

Dual Diagnosis Mental Health

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

Matthew Bertagnole

Chief Executive Officer

Micky Guatam, DR

Medical Director

Tosha Rivers, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Alfredo Garcia, BSN, MHSc

Chief Nursing Officer

Dorie Hutchinson, BBHR

Director of Human Resources

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