NOVA Treatment Community

8502 Mormon Bridge Road Omaha, NE 68152
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NOVA Treatment Community NE 68152

About NOVA Treatment Community

Nova Treatment Community is a residential treatment center in Omaha, Nebraska. They specialize in helping people who are dealing with co-occurring substance use and mental health issues. Their main program is especially designed for teens between the ages of 13 and 18. They’re equipped to help you continue your education and meet other needs. If you’re over the age of 18 they also have programs for you.

I like that this facility also has specialized programs for pregnant women. This isn’t a common service but it’s something that should be addressed. They even give priority admission to pregnant women and women with dependent children.

Whichever program you enter, as you make your way through treatment you’ll engage in different types of therapy. This can range from individual to group to family sessions. The length of the program depends on your individual needs, but the average length of stay is six months.

Besides traditional therapy you’ll also be able to enjoy other services like a yoga program. They can even help you find a job through their vocational services.

Latest Reviews

Karen O
1 month ago on Google
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Quite possibly the worst "rehab" on earth. Please research "attack therapy" before you consider this nightmare disguised as a "treatment center." This place is truly the worst of the worst. Patients are literally screamed at as part of their "treatment." And staff encouraged other patients to join in. This was not an occasional thing, it's literally written into their programming.Attack therapy has not only been THOUROUGHLY debunked, it has been proven to cause harm. This place is abusive full-stop. Please put this horrible place out of business. It's exactly like the Elan school in Maine which was closed due to abusive practices.Nova is a horrible business and needs to be recognized as such.
Sean Hoffman
Reviewed on 10/30/2024
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This place will not help your addiction. It just fuels it. Please take heed and go somewhere else seriosly. I just don't say this lightly worst place ever this is not a good choice unless you like boot camps or being degraded.
leighanna ross
6 months ago on Google
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Nova for me was so traumatizing. I went there at 14 years old in 2020. I feel like there methods to help keep you sober are abusive. They never got to the root of the problems they never worked w you on the steps to recovery nothing like that. They made me feel like me as a human couldn t have normal feelings as any other human would have. Any little thing was to go wrong and boom they put me on new medications. I was discharged unsuccessfully and continued in my addiction till I was about 16 until I finnally found the strength to want better for myself. I asked god to give me something worth living for and he blessed me w my son at 17 years old. Been sober 3 and half years. Nova didn t give me courage or strength to better myself instead I turned to god and he showed me the way. The trauma that nova did still gives me nightmares till this day and I only pray my baby never has to face a place like that ever in his lifetime. And I hope any young souls who have survived the place finds the strength to heal from its abuse.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient rehabs are often ideally suited for clients exiting intensive inpatient care, those who are medically stable, and those not at an elevated relapse risk. They also offer flexibility for clients who may be unable to leave their work or family to receive inpatient care. Many outpatient treatment centers provide a full suite of services, including recovery education, medication assisted treatment (MAT), and individual, group, and family counseling. Ancillary services, including peer coaching and vocational training, are widely available.
inpatient iconInpatient
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.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Rehab aftercare programs ensure clients receive a complete continuum of care after completing high-level treatment in a detox center or inpatient rehab. Clients typically partner with their case manager and care team to outline their specific recovery needs and goals. Rehab aftercare services are often highly customized and designed to evolve as clients progress in their recovery. Standard services include outpatient treatment and peer coaching, career counseling, and 12 step program induction following outpatient care.
12-step icon12-Step
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
heart-hands iconIntervention Services
When loved ones stage a drug intervention in Nebraska, the goal is not to gang up on the individual and make them feel attacked. The aim is to make them feel cared for and to present a solid plan for getting them the treatment they need. This process often includes intervention services. These professionals can provide support for planning and carrying out the intervention and guidance for appropriate treatment for the individual and family members.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
Medical detox is the process of removing alcohol and drugs from your body in a medically supervised environment and helping manage withdrawal symptoms. If you've become dependent on alcohol and some drugs (like benzodiazepines and opioids), quitting on your own can be uncomfortable and even dangerous. In an inpatient environment, you will be monitored by a team of medical professionals who will help keep you as safe and comfortable as possible throughout the process.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

During drug rehab in Nebraska, you'll participate in therapies that address the many issues that contribute to addiction. Treatment includes physical, mental, emotional, and relational aspects. These methods provide the tools you need to achieve long-term recovery.

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.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

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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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.
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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.

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.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

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.

Couples therapy in Nebraska often focuses on one specific matter of concern. It is usually short term, with the goal of addressing the main issue and learning how to manage it. The focus might be addiction, finances, children, or any other challenge that is putting stress on the relationship.

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.

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.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Amenities

  • car iconPrivate Transportation
  • home-setting iconResidential Setting

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Lacy Rudder

Chief Executive Officer

Dawn Clark

Chief Human Resources Officer

Jim Meredith

Chief Financial Officer

Kimbery Henderson

Clinical Director

Renee S. Lewis

Director of Nursing

Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Nebraska

Contact Information

Phone icon (402) 455-8303
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8502 Mormon Bridge Road
Omaha NE, 68152

Fact checked and written by:
David Bugg
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

Reviews of NOVA Treatment Community

3.3/5 (37 reviews)
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Worst place ever

This place will not help your addiction. It just fuels it. Please take heed and go somewhere else seriosly. I just don't say this lightly worst place ever this is not a good choice unless you like boot camps or being degraded.

Sean H.
Reviewed on 10/30/2024
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Terrible facility offering alot and falling way short. Therapist uses "F" word to communicate to program members. Fiance was distraught and suicidal when leaving NTC. He switched to the VA program and is having great success. They share false information to manipulate the pr ... Read More

Reviewed on 7/13/2019
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It is necessary that this center receives feedback for all the negative things that they are doing. They should worry more often about what their patients think about the service they are offering.

Reviewed on 3/12/2019
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3.5 (34 reviews)
Karen O
1 month ago
1

Quite possibly the worst "rehab" on earth. Please research "attack therapy" before you consider this nightmare disguised as a "treatment center." This place is truly the worst of the worst. Patients are literally screamed at as part of their "treatment." And staff encouraged other patients to join in. This was not an occasional thing, it's literally written into their programming.Attack therapy has not only been THOUROUGHLY debunked, it has been proven to cause harm. This place is abusive full-stop. Please put this horrible place out of business. It's exactly like the Elan school in Maine which was closed due to abusive practices.Nova is a horrible business and needs to be recognized as such.

leighanna ross
6 months ago
1

Nova for me was so traumatizing. I went there at 14 years old in 2020. I feel like there methods to help keep you sober are abusive. They never got to the root of the problems they never worked w you on the steps to recovery nothing like that. They made me feel like me as a human couldn t have normal feelings as any other human would have. Any little thing was to go wrong and boom they put me on new medications. I was discharged unsuccessfully and continued in my addiction till I was about 16 until I finnally found the strength to want better for myself. I asked god to give me something worth living for and he blessed me w my son at 17 years old. Been sober 3 and half years. Nova didn t give me courage or strength to better myself instead I turned to god and he showed me the way. The trauma that nova did still gives me nightmares till this day and I only pray my baby never has to face a place like that ever in his lifetime. And I hope any young souls who have survived the place finds the strength to heal from its abuse.

Jase Nguyen
7 months ago
5

The leadership team here really knows how to take care of their people and everyone they interact with. I highly recommend this Company for those in need of treatment.

Sam P
9 months ago
5

This program can work if you let it. My brother had been in and out of prison, jail, and rehabs. None of them could crack him. They knew exactly what they were looking at when they saw him. As a sister on the outside, you stop thinking anything can get through. They have it figured out. The person who came out of the program sees that using the program and tools they give you WORKS. And now he wants to help people the way they helped him. What a gift. The people lucky enough to go here and figure out that it s a gift should not waste it.

David Barragan
9 months ago
5

New options values and achievements. I went in to Nova with limited options, I had no goals and without purpose. I was hopeless, at an all time low. My experience they're was life changing. It wasn't easy confronting a man I was running from for a long time, the man I confronted was myself. For the longest I have been my own worst enemy, my options were limited my only goal was self destruction, but with the help of the treatment team and staff I was shown a new way of life. They gave me the support I needed when I faced myself, which was not easy by no means but worth ever second of every minute. I was taught how to deal with my emotions, work through traumas, and above all else what support and accountability really looks like. Communicating and reaching out for help is easier, I no longer have to take on the world by myself. I have a treatment team for life, my family's bond is stronger then ever. NOVA I'm forever grateful for a better way at life. I LOVE YOU ALL. ALUMNI FOR LIFE.

J Strong
9 months ago
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I was there as a teenager. It was one of the worst experiences I ve had in my life. I suffered abuse from the staff and other people my age that were also patients there. One of the forms of punishment was making me sit in a phone booth that had the telephone removed with the door shut all weekend long isolated from everybody. Their games are just an excuse to bully people and call it therapy. If you love your children find another place to send them.

Sarenity Lupton
1 year ago
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I was only there from may 2nd to July 21st because I got kicked out because apparently I was too violent when all the staff would do is trigger kids emotions and trigger their trauma by putting them on the spot just to make them angry, the only staff that really was there for me was me Steve! My therapist was Brittney and she hated me for no reason and never let me feel comfortable enough to speak to her about my emotions because she was always giving a very disrespectful attitude to me! I would 110%Not reccomend sending your kids to this disgusting place!

Ayden Francis
1 year ago
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This place is horrible. I got kicked out in the beginning because I "wasn't improving fast enough." Not only that but they have a policy where they know someone is getting kicked out 2 weeks prior and are supposed to tell you but they never told me. My P.O. called 15 minutes before they sent me to DCYC (a detention center in Omaha.) I then had to stay in dcyc for 5 months before I got sent out of state. The staff there don't care and are all disrespectful to the residents for no reason (except Mr steve, who helped me out alot). During my stay I did see a few people successfully discharge and every single person was acting like they we're improving in order to go home. They don't teach you anything useful and this place should honestly be shut down. If anyone tries to send your child to this treatment facility, refuse and request for a different place. (For all those who are wondering, I am now at Cathedral Home for Children in wyoming and I'm doing great. It has helped me so far and I'll be discharging soon it has everything nova didn't and I didn't realize how bad nova was until I came to chc and saw how supportive everyone is.)

Sara Dreher
1 year ago
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El Rondito
1 year ago
5

I'm definitely satisfied. It was one of the roughest times but I had to go through it to get through it. Im blessed that I had that opportunity and was able to grow and build. Today recovery is my #1 objective and words can't explain how grateful I am. I learned alot in the 4 short months I was there and with willingness its built me into a better person I appreciate nova to the fullest!!!

Tammy Carter
2 years ago
5

Our family is so grateful to the staff at Nova Rehab. The day we dropped our grandson off was very emotional for us. As we walked back to our car a staff person came to us to reassure us. She was so right. Such caring, respectful staff not only to the resident but also their family. Truly the best. Can't thank them enough for all they did to help our grandson to be able to use the tools needed to have a brighter future. Our grandson is continuing to grow and we are so proud. We would recommend this program to anyone.

Trey Carter
2 years ago
5

Being 19 and going thru nova has really changed my life for the better they ve given me all the tools I need to succeed in life and I can t express enough how thankful I am for having gone thru this expierence it was hard and a lot of work but you kno what they say change takes work and growth means being uncomfortable!!

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