Treatment Programs
Adult Psychiatric Programs
Alliance provides two different tracks designed to treat a range of moderate
to severe mental disorders:
Higher functioning patients who are experiencing depression, grief and
anxiety disorders will be located in a separate unit. This unit is designed
to provide a quieter environment so that patients will be able to journal, read,
listen to music, and participate in process, focus, and educational groups.
This environment is more conducive to patients focusing on their individual
issues.
Lower functioning patients who are experiencing psychotic disorders
such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder are located on a separate unit. This
unit is for patients who are chronically non-compliant with medication, are
waiting to be hospitalized at the state hospital, and are not able to participate
in process groups.
On-site or mobile assessment and evalutions of all mental health diseases are
provided. For inpatient programs, we include family education and support in
coping with symptoms and diagnoses associated with mental illness. In addition,
Alliance offers assistance with placement options at discharge. Staff includes
board-certified psychiatrists, RNs, and licensed clinical professionals. Group
and individual therapy is incorporated, focusing on social, activity, coping
and reminiscence skills.
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Medical Detoxification Unit
Since the progression of the disease and the negative consequences that accompany
the disease are unpredictable, each person's detoxification is individualzied
according to length of use and the substance being abused. Cross-tolerant medications
are used to safely detoxify the individual with minimal discomfort. In addition,
patients attend intensified individual, group and family therapy that is based
upon the 12-step program of Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous. Patients can
continue to attend our 12-step program after their inpatient treatment is complete.
Individual and group therapy is provided by a licensed professional counselor
and chemical dependency counselor in addition to treatment provided by registered
nurses and social workers. We define chemical dependency as a family disease,
and require families to participate in treatment and aftercare when applicable.
We also work with those who are dually diagnosed, and a board-certified psychiatrist
is on call 24 hours a day to work with the treatment team as needed.
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Chemical Dependency Intensive Outpatient Program
This program is a structured group setting beneficial to an individual who
has a diagnosis of substance abuse or substance dependence and is medically
stable to attend on an outpatient basis. This 10-week program is designed to
give the chemically dependent patient education and support until they become
comfortable with life on life's terms and free from mood-altering chemicals.
The program is designed to give the individual the same quality and quantity
of treatment as someone who completes a 30-day inpatient program, while allowing
the person to continue to work, go to school, and pursue a productive lifestyle.
It is structured to cover the primary concepts of treatment: the addiction process,
the recovery process and the relapse process, and extensive help is provided
in improving coping skills, anger management, family issues involved in recovery,
and stress management. Active participation in a 12-step support system during
and after completion of treatment is highly recommended.
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Milestones Senior Adult Unit
This unit is specifically designed to care for elderly patients exhibiting
signs and symptoms of dementia, depression, paranoia and disruptive behavior
within the home or nursing home. The long-term implications of failing health,
the onset of mental disability and the progressive debilitation often seen in
the elderly affect not only the patient, but also their spouse and other family
members. Therefore, this program offers family education, coping skills and
after-care recommendations.
On-site or mobile assessment and evaluations of mental diseases affecting the
aged are performed, including depression, organic brain syndrome, dementia and
Alzheimer's disease. Once treatment begins, we provide patient and family education
and support in coping with symptoms and diagnoses associated with mental illness,
inpatient medication evaluation and management by board-certified psychiatrist
supported by a caring nursing staff, and group therapy by qualified licensed
professionals focusing on social skills, activity and reminiscence. Social workers
assist with placement options at discharge.
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Children's Unit
This program is a place specially designed for children ages 5-12 who are experiencing
mild to serious behavioral and emotional problems. Behavioral difficulties are
often rooted in crisis, trauma or emotional conflict in a child's life. Withdrawal,
moodiness, hyperactivity, sleeping or eating disorders, poor attention span,
and certain phobias are among the many symptoms troubled children may exhibit.
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Adolescent Unit
This program is for 13-18 year olds experiencing behavioral problems, mental
and emotional disorders, and substance abuse. Attention deficit, oppositional
defiant, conduct disorder and depression are various diagnoses that are treated.
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Adolescent Residential Treatment Center
This center offers three distinct treatment programs:
- Severely mentally ill and oppositional adolescent males, ages 12-17
- Severely mentally ill and oppositional adolescent females, ages 12-17
- Juvenile male sex offenders, ages 12-17
These adolescents are unmanagable in a less restrictive environment and require
the structure of a secure home-like setting. The adolescent has symptoms and/or
behavioral manifestations of mental or emotional illness which significantly
interfere with age-appropriate social, educational or family functioning.
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Social Service
Many of our patient families use the assistance of our social services personnel
for discharge and after-care planning, or when seeking referral to community
resources. If we may be of assistance to you, our social service personnel are
available at your convenience.
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Accreditation
Alliance Health Center is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation
of Healthcare Organizations and is licensed by the state of Mississippi. Alliance
Health Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance.
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