KISRA – Kanawha Institute for Social Research & Action

131 Perkins Avenue
Dunbar, WV 25064

About KISRA – Kanawha Institute for Social Research & Action

KISRA - Kanawha Institute for Social Research & Action through KISRA Cares supports individuals in the community dealing with mental illness. KISRA is located in Dunbar, Pennsylvania.

Some of the services offered by Kanawha Institute for Social Research & Action include prevention, early intervention, crisis intervention, rehabilitation, basic support, enrichment activities, wellness/prevention activities. They provide healthcare options for all citizens through a community health center and support services.

Latest Reviews

Clinton Arnold
10 months ago on Google
5
Kimberly Anderson
1 year ago on Google
4
Nicole Hender
1 year ago on Google
5

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KISRA – Kanawha Institute for Social Research & Action works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

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

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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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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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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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

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.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private iconPrivate Setting

Contact Information

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131 Perkins Avenue
Dunbar, WV 25064

Reviews of KISRA – Kanawha Institute for Social Research & Action

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3.8 (16 reviews)
Dr Viola Nwachukwu Nicholas-Okpara
4 weeks ago
3

Clinton Arnold
10 months ago
5

Kimberly Anderson
1 year ago
4

Nicole Hender
1 year ago
5

Lisa Moles
2 years ago
5

Elma Lowe
3 years ago
3

Could not get an answer

Sandra Dingess
4 years ago
1

I am in a very bad position with my electric bill during COVID. I have only needed help with bills once before and KISRA was not the organization that helped. I had never received help from KISRA before.The first time I spoke to CEO Freda, she was very nice. We made a plan. She had things she needed me to do to be able to help me. (documents and also get the bill down to a certain amount; she told me that she could help with $500 on my bill). I got everything done that she requested within a week. I emailed documents and also called to let her know. When she returned my call she was very short and rude with me. She could not remember any of our previous conversation or the plan we made. (I understand that she probably talks to a dozen people daily. Nobody could remember every detail. HOWEVER it was like talking to a completely different person.) During our second phone call (a week later) she tells me DIFFERENT things I need to do and didn t even mention some of the ORIGINAL documents she wanted from me. She even made a comment along the lines of, I don t have time to be doing all this. I have other people that need help. Obviously a lot of people need help during this time. Any compassionate person knows that but she didn t have time to go through the things she requested? Or do the plan that she made? Even after she got her rudest, though I did tear up and my voice started shaking, I never got an attitude or lost my cool with her because beggers can t be choosers.In the end, I had to get enough from Heart N Hand ($146) to put with my own payment to go onto a payment plan with AEP. Freda completely stopped answering her phone and never called back or even bothered to email back.This is doable but this does put me in a bad position because AEP will not give any extensions while you are locked into a payment arrangement. My arrangement is spread out for a year. It s a scary thought; not being able to request an extension for a year. Maybe if Freda had not wasted my time with her false word, I could have figured something else out instead of wasting my time getting things together that she requested, which never went anywhere.I understand needing help. I understand beggers can t be choosers. This may be a good organization but I would not recommend anyone trying anything with CEO Freda because it very well may be a waste of time. It was for me.

Lindsy Lea Kidd
5 years ago
5

Katrina Adams
5 years ago
2

Melinda Hamwi
5 years ago
5

Requested some assistance. Very helpful.

A.J. Williams
6 years ago
5

Shamika Robinson
6 years ago
4

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