It brought me back from suicidal ideation and attempts and made me more mature
About North Star DeBarr Hospital
The North Star DeBarr Hospital dedicates itself to any individual needing medical assistance and has a specialized program dedicated to substance abuse recovery. This hospital offers a holistic substance abuse recovery approach with its treatment program called the Arctic Recovery Program. The hospital is out in Anchorage, Alaska.
The Arctic Recovery Program provided by North Star DeBarr Hospital is an intensive and comprehensive detoxification and rehabilitation treatment program. The program includes individual case management, therapeutic yoga classes and physical training, and recreational and leisure skill-building groups.
Since substance abuse can destroy family bonds and remove the crucial support needed for integrating back into society. The experts at North Star DeBarr Hospital understand how important recovery is. They ensure that as part of your rehabilitation program, your family receives education about helping you with your continued recovery and rebuilding trust and support in familial bonds.
In addition, the different group therapy sessions are a crucial part of the program as they offer 12 Step processes. These essential group therapy sessions help you understand what ties you to your addiction and how to cope with it better while also providing an alternative supportive network and add an extra level of support.
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It s been 7 years I felt abandoned by the staff they would not let me go trick or treating because they messed me up with another kid I wish I no one will ever go there again felt like I was confined in a room with kids when it was only a medication that was wrong and they sent me there and said I was psychotic basically if you want help go to therapy or go to a doctor that can prescribe you the right medication for you don t send your if I was a parent don t send your child here and I am scarred from this experience I will never be supporting or sending someone I love there if I could tell my past self something to get through it it would be this ( to shall pass ) my dad had told me the story of a guy who had a ring that had that on there so if anyone needs this advice please tell them that you are loved and this place will be hard for parents and kids to stay connected I am 16 about to be 17 you are loved by many don t go here please
Response from the owner2 months ago
Hello, Aaron. We appreciate your feedback. We would like to get more details about this; please visit http://www.northstarbehavioral.com/contact-us/ at your earliest convenience to provide us with your contact information. We hope to hear from you soon.
I wish I never went here. it amplifies your issues and makes them worse. Being put with a group of 20-30 kids and having to live with them is not a good idea. Half of the staff and therapists don't know what they are doing. Things would get so violent there and staff wouldn't care. Being there terrified me, and most of the staff aren't trained. So please, take this as a warning not to send your kid here. I cant get away from the trauma I got from there. Its a safety hazard mentally and physically. Send your kid to Providence CRC or discovery, but please not here. Update: I was sent back recently, and it was only worse, and unhygenic, they lost some of my clothes, and I never got them back, and I cant even begin on how moldy the food is. Please don't put your kids through this program.
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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.
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.
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
Inpatient 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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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(907) 258-7575 
2530 Debarr Road
Anchorage, AK 99508
Get Help Now - 800-985-8516
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