Dorchester Mental Health Center

106 Springview Lane
Summerville, SC 29485

Dorchester Mental Health Center SC 29485

About Dorchester Mental Health Center

Dorchester Mental Health Center, located in Summerville, South Carolina is a public alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment.

Specialty rehab programs at Dorchester Mental Health Center include age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues, age-sensitive addiction treatment considering health and life-stage issues of older adults, and accessible addiction treatment using sign language and adapted communication methods.

Latest Reviews

Terry and Sandy Green
2 months ago on Google
5
Jackie
5 months ago on Google
1
This place is not helping people. They interrogate the people who need help. BE PROFESSIONAL IF YOU ALL CAN BE.One star is too high for this place . Will be discovering more about this place. Also they think people are drug addicts without listening to why the person is there. They drug people with medication that the person may not need and it causes adverse reactions.
Silvania Kowalski
9 months ago on Google
5
I love this place! Was the best place that I found help for my son! Miss Jackie is a wonderful person. She really cares.

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Accepted Insurance

Dorchester Mental Health Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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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.

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.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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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.
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Child Program
The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.
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Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
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Hearing Impaired Program
A sensory disability, such as hearing impairment, can compound the challenges of addiction recovery. Drug rehabs that are specially designed to accommodate the needs of persons with hearing impairments will include special accessibility features and accommodations to make treatment as comfortable and effective as possible. This may include access to American Sign Language interpreters.
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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.

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.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

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.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

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.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Contact Information

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106 Springview Lane
Summerville, SC 29485

Reviews of Dorchester Mental Health Center

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Therapists may be good but the people you have to deal with to see them are absolutely horrible, so it is not worth it I guess. Receptionists treat you like you are nothing as if it was a bother to do their job with you. I felt belittled two times

Reviewed on 2/27/2019
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2.5 (37 reviews)
Terry and Sandy Green
2 months ago
5

Jackie
4 months ago
1

This place is not helping people. They interrogate the people who need help. BE PROFESSIONAL IF YOU ALL CAN BE.One star is too high for this place . Will be discovering more about this place. Also they think people are drug addicts without listening to why the person is there. They drug people with medication that the person may not need and it causes adverse reactions.

Silvania Kowalski
9 months ago
5

I love this place! Was the best place that I found help for my son! Miss Jackie is a wonderful person. She really cares.

Nichole Alyse Gallagher (Nikki)
1 year ago
5

I ve lived in the Summerville area for years now.Born & raised in Charleston, South Carolina.Now raising three of my own in Summerville, (three beautiful girls) & for those who know the process, it s just not easy finding therapists/counselors/psychologists/psychiatrists (whatever may have you ), all in one and I ve been to MANY so far for my two oldest daughters.I ve seen reviews on here for Google on this specific location and they were not so good.BUT you can NOT always go off the reviews first hand, & that s coming from my personal experiences, because ALL of my visits so far have been absolutely amazing!!!!The receptionist, Shelly is SO sweet, SO patient and super inviting.In the event of me always rushing here to be on time, when I arrive all flustered she just makes you feel at ease and it s simply refreshing.The building is spacious and very clean as well, so they do a great job with that.The girls s therapists are amazing as well and I m still getting to know them, as it s been our first couple visits so far! My oldest daughter s is Mrs. Sanders ( she s great & very personable).I will update this review with my other daughter s very soon.So, if you are looking for therapy and medication either for yourself or your children & are also in the Summerville area I highly recommend this place!! For me, it s very convenient because it s less than 10 minutes away. It s a win-win. Thank you guys for all your hard work,Nikki Gallagher.

Jacoby
1 year ago
5

The ladies who work at this center are wonderful people, they have to deal with ppl upset over lives circumstances yelling and screaming over things they had nothing to do with, very understanding and compassionate, great folk they are

Zeb Smith
1 year ago
5

It's cheap and easy to complain about a community mental health center with limited resources so I wanted to jump on here to share a different opinion to offset some of the negative comments on here.I brought a youth here today for an emergency evaluation and the service was fantastic. I am a mental health clinician and have seen a lot of clinics ranging from private to public, and the interview performed was thorough, thoughtful, and compassionate, far better than many other clinics, even private ones. It exceeded my expectations.The appointment ran right on time so there was no long wait. The facility was clean, bright, and welcoming. I observed a therapist warmly greet a client in the waiting room; it was obvious they had a great rapport. Our intake interviewer left no stone unturned and the youth left feeling "heard." They created a plan for several types of services and the youth left feeling positive and eager to return.Thanks to Dorchester CM for your hard work and for being there in an often thankless job!

Daniel Wayne
2 years ago
1

Place full of quacks that'll belittle you judged for my tattoos they don't even help go somewhere else this place is complete trash but u can tell by everyone's reviews

Sedalia Mountain
2 years ago
4

Hardworking staff who deal with challenging rude people

Taylor walls
3 years ago
1

This place is a joke! They basically just told me to go back to the hospital because they are so unorganized they messed my file up. I am suicidal and they have absolutely no compassion. Vanessa thanks for nothing girl!

Arden Boykin
3 years ago
1

It s pretty much IMPOSSIBLE to actually get your medication scribed over to your pharmacy. Twice now I have been left with no medication.

Connor Brown
3 years ago
1

Go ANYWHERE else.

Timothy Boots Keenan Keenan
3 years ago
4

All of the people there really care for you. I have 2 incurable diseases and I can go there and get what I worry about, my counselor even had a family ember pass from a disease. So I feel that he really understands me. If you ever need counseling check it out.

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