Merit Health – Behavioral Health

54 Seargent Prentiss Drive
3rd floor
Natchez, MS 39120

Merit Health - Behavioral Health MS 39120

About Merit Health – Behavioral Health

Merit Health – Behavioral Health, located in Natchez, Mississippi is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery.

Specialty rehab programs at Merit Health – Behavioral Health include specialized drug rehab for veterans, addressing combat-related trauma and reintegration, inclusive treatment respecting diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, and age-sensitive addiction treatment considering health and life-stage issues of older adults.

Latest Reviews

Darryl Reed
2 months ago on Google
5
Thank you all for the wonderful service you provided me on my visit everyone was so nice and respectful once again thank you all for your service....
Jennifer Brown
2 months ago on Google
5
I had an appointment at Merit Health Natchez. To be honest, besides the fact that the doctor who requested for me to have the MRI, said that she would get them to put me in an open MRI machine, but they didn't. I had to go ahead and get it done because I really needed to know what is going on with my back. The service was Awesome though from the people who helped with assisting me.
Response from the owner2 months ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us. It is our goal to provide our patients with the best possible experience. We appreciate your kind comments regarding our team. Feel free to reach out to us if you need anything. Have a wonderful day.
Jan Kirkwood
2 months ago on Google
5
Response from the owner2 months ago
Thank you so much for the positive review! We truly appreciate your recommendation. Have a wonderful day.

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Merit Health – Behavioral Health 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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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.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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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.

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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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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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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HIV/AIDS Program
HIV/AIDS programs support disease prevention and management in high-risk individuals in recovery. Individuals who engage in intravenous drug use and other addictive behaviors are at a higher risk of becoming infected with HIV. Rehab centers that specialize in treating this population typically have a high number of nurses, physicians, and psychiatrists on staff who can make sure both their medical and mental health needs are met.
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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
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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.

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.

Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

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.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

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

Phone icon (601) 443-2131
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54 Seargent Prentiss Drive
3rd floor
Natchez, MS 39120

Reviews of Merit Health – Behavioral Health

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Bad organization, very clueless, do not even remember the name of their patients. It is an unpleasant place in general.

Reviewed on 3/11/2019
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4.4 (1110 reviews)
sandra ransom
3 weeks ago
5

Shirley Thorpe
3 weeks ago
5

Was treated with great care by everyone

Response from the owner1 year ago
We are so glad to hear your experience with our team was positive. We appreciate your kind comments and your recommendation. Have a great day.
Carrie Gautreau
3 weeks ago
5

To everyone who was present and helped with my care for umbilical hernia repair 10/24/24 thank you for your compassion and care from pre-admission (Lisa) to processing ( paperwork)blood work etc.to the pre-surgery nurses anesthesia -Dr. Flatman (surgery) to the nurses in recovery thank you for making my stay as pleasant and pain free as possible.Carrie E. Gautreau-Hall

marie williams
3 weeks ago
5

The labor and delivery nurses was amazing. Ms. Connie, Angel, and Theresa all were amazing. Those ladies should be recognized daily for what they do. I really appreciate the service. They took care of me.

Brenda Heflin
3 weeks ago
5

Mammogram - Technicians were timely, friendly, and efficient. Test was over in minutes. I received a copy of the results in a matter of days. Overall I had a pleasant experience.

Response from the owner1 year ago
We love hearing about these positive experiences with our team. We will certainly pass along your kind comments. Thank you so much for your recommendation. Have a great day.
Arlene Hall
3 weeks ago
5

I was very satisfied with the help from the front desk all the way to the area where i had to have the test done. Very Satisfied

Response from the owner1 year ago
We appreciate your positive review!
Rachel Evans
4 weeks ago
5

charles gilbert
4 weeks ago
5

Response from the owner11 months ago
Your recommendation means so much to us. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Have a great day.
Bernadine Cameron
4 weeks ago
5

MARY STANTON
4 weeks ago
4

I appreciate the professional service I received.

Louis Huff
4 weeks ago
5

Sibyl Strozier
4 weeks ago
5

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