There are a number of staff that clearly enjoy their power over the residents way too much. Those staff are supported by a chorus of other staff who either don’t believe or don’t care about any complaints. That staff is overseen by administration that is too worried abo ...
About Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment Center
Located in Belton, Texas, Cedar Crest Hospital and Residential Treatment Center helps those struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. This facility treats children, adolescents, and adults on a private campus of over 30 acres of rolling Texas hills. Amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, picnic areas, walking trails, and the latest exercise equipment. One of the standout features of Cedar Crest is the serene setting you have while recovering.
Cedar Crest includes a continuum of services that range from outpatient to inpatient care. They use innovative options that cater to the specific needs of the individuals in treatment. The programs consist of a multidisciplinary team, including doctors, nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists.
The team works together to give you an optimal care plan that starts when you begin treatment. You’ll receive services in a safe, supportive environment so that you can focus on recovery. They can manage medication and provide therapy to prevent relapse. Likewise, the 12 Step addiction program will help you become stable while obtaining the skills and coping strategies needed to become happier and better adjusted. They accept many private health insurance plans, like Cigna and Aetna, and will give you free insurance verification when you contact them for more information.
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Hi. I stayed here for 3 months as an adolescent from January to March of 2023. And the things I saw just within that time were horrific. This "hospital" is utterly inhumane, and please, never send yourself nor your children here if you expect them to actually get better.I was sent here after my 10 short-term facility visits over the course of all my teenage years prior hadnt led to any significant improvement. I made some friends here, but mostly out of fear. If you act out in the slightest, the staff punish the whole unit.One time, the staff made what was essentially a naughty list for anyone that even remotely acted out in their eyes. One of my roommates was a teen mom and she was put on said list because she defended herself against a staff member that told her "you're a mother now, act like it", among other hurtful things I can hardly remember ... even though she was literally a teenager. Some time later, a girl had a breakdown and soiled herself in the Activity Room, and all the staff made us go outside while they dealt with her, and then named off the list of kids on the "naughty list", and told them THEY had to clean up this girl's human waste, or they would get sedated. And sure enough, everyone that refused, we didn't see them til MUCH later that day, because they were knocked out all that time.This is just one of the many horrific stories I have from this place, and I am livid as I am recalling all of this because how can you call yourself a hospital when you're doing the opposite of helping people? Many people I knew from here walked out with more trauma than they came in with. It is insane how this place has not been shut down yet.What's so unfortunate is ALSO, I have no other evidence of any of this except my own word, because THERE WERE NO FUNCTIONING CAMERAS on the unit. At least at the time I was there, according to the staff. To my knowledge, no repercussions had been given to any staff, which I assume is probably either because of the lack of camera footage, or poor management, or both.The only positive thing I have to say about staff was 2 of the therapists that worked the unit I stayed on, Patrick and Melanie.I am doing much better these days, but not because of my stay at Cedar Crest early last year. This place must be shut down.
Response from the owner2 days ago
Receiving feedback is very important to the work we do, and we thank you for taking the time to leave this review. However, reading it is concerning, and we would truly appreciate having a chance to gather more in-depth details. If you would be willing to speak with us directly, please reach out to FeedBack@cedarcresthospital.com.
Ms. Shay is the best!
Response from the owner1 week ago
We are grateful for your willingness to share your thoughts. Thank you! We work hard every day to ensure that our facility is a source of hope and positivity.
I was amazingly disappointed in the RTC. After a week in the program my son was transferred back to the acute clinic. We were told that he was going back into the program once he got his meds regulated better. However, once he served his time frame in the acute clinic he was refused entry back into the RTC. The excuse was that he needed too much individual attention. They also dropped all of this on me with a 48 hour window to drive there to pick him up. When I asked why I was not notified of his rejection back into the programming, I received an Oops. That s our bad. We have been left in a lurch trying to see where we can get help now because no one let us know they changed their mind.
Response from the owner1 week ago
We appreciate your feedback, though we are troubled by what we have read. We strive to be a treatment center that offers care that meets all identified needs, and we believe that it is extremely important that we gather more information. Please reach out to us directly by emailing FeedBack@cedarcresthospital.com so that we can best address your concerns. Thank you. 
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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient After completing some form of inpatient care, many clients transition or step down to an outpatient rehab, while some choose to transition from detox directly into outpatient care. High-intensity outpatient programming, including partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) is widely available for clients in early recovery, those leaving detox, and those at an elevated relapse risk. Clients in outpatient care generally engage in robust addiction counseling and recovery education, and some also receive medication assisted treatment (MAT).
Inpatient Inpatient rehab programs are geared toward clients in early recovery. They also provide intensive support for clients in crisis and those at an increased relapse risk. Clients receive housing and meals while in inpatient care, allowing them to focus solely on their recovery. Most programs prioritize addiction counseling but may draw on various psychotherapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, RBT, trauma therapy, and motivational interviewing. Life skills training and holistic therapies are also common in inpatient care.
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.
12-Step 12 step programs promote participants' sustained sobriety through rigorous and ongoing peer coaching and personal spiritual growth. Participants routinely attend 12 step meetings, which are available multiple times per day, 365 days per year in most communities. This ensures that those in recovery have prompt access to the structure and support they need when they need it. These programs use spiritual precepts to address the root causes of addiction and encourage compassion, self-awareness, forgiveness, accountability, and acceptance.
Partial Hospitalization Program Commonly known as "day treatment," a partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers intensive addiction treatment while allowing you to return home each day. It can serve as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization or as a step-down option. Depending on your needs, PHP treatment typically averages 90 days with a weekly requirement of 6-8 hours a day. PHP treatment offers a variety of therapeutic interventions such as individual counseling, group therapy, and psychoeducation. Oftentimes PHP treatment can be fully covered by insurance.
24-Hour Clinical Care 24-hour clinical care in Texas provides a safe environment for medical detox. This setting is crucial to provide medical care during withdrawal. Certain withdrawal symptoms can cause life-threatening conditions, but patients in a supervised clinical setting have treatment readily available to address any symptoms before they become severe. Treatment can also be provided for co-occurring physical and mental health issues.
Treatments
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
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.
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.
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).
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Alex Wanee
Chief Executive Officer
Melissa West
Chief Financial Officer
Appolonia Okereke, DNP, RN
Chief Nursing Officer
Fallon Woodard, LMSW, MPH
Director of Admissions
Joanna Mohanadas
Director of Human Resources
Accreditations
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 1562
Contact Information
(254) 613-9871 
3500 I-35
Belton, TX 76513
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