Saint Ritas Medical Center – Behavioral Health Institute

770 West High St
#300
Lima, OH 45801

About Saint Ritas Medical Center – Behavioral Health Institute

Saint Ritas Medical Center – Behavioral Health Institute, located in Lima, Ohio 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, as well as flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment.

Specialty rehab programs at Saint Ritas Medical Center – Behavioral Health Institute include 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

Alyssa M
7 months ago on Google
1
Receptionist seemed nice. The nurse practitioner who saw me was extremely rude, unprofessional. She diagnosed me and didn't even tell me my diagnosis till I asked. She constantly disregarded my concerns with my medication to the point it almost landed me in the hospital. (Blood pressure medication for anxiety it tanked my BP)If you need mental health help this place is not recommended. It may make it worse.
Fey Anhaim
9 months ago on Google
1
This office is incredibly disorganized and the communication is terrible between staff and providers as well as with patients. They constantly misinterpreted what I was saying to them and I never felt heard both from the providers and support staff.I read through the notes and it seems like they're never understanding me properly. The practitioner documented me having trialed medication I had never even been prescribed (and they should know as they have been my only psych prescribers since 2019 and hadnt been on meds since 2012 before then). When I requested that this be checked and updated, no action was taken. It still says I've trialed medication I have not. My sending a message does not constitute appropriate documentation of this if that's what they're thinking?I voluntarily terminated but then decided to try to return to them for a time (due to some miscommunication with another provider regarding scheduling that i later found didnt fit my needs) until i could find a provider that better fit my schedule. The staff scheduled me an appointment and assured me this was fine, didnt mention anything about it needing to be approved by the provider. (They of course documented that this was pending provider approval but did not mention that to me at the time) Then found out the provider denied it and now I'm stuck without a psych. Im not even mad about it being denied, its just another issues on top of many things with them. My primary care won't manage my meds because of my history of poor reactions to psych meds (I would prefer to see a specialist anyway) so I just hope I can find a new (good) provider soon.I dont know why I stayed at this office so long. I would mention things to my counselor offhandedly (not upset, not complaining) and she would express concerns about it constantly, but I just downplayed it. That should have been a huge red flag for me. I can't say I've ever had a worse experience with a provider. I literally felt like I was being gaslit often (maybe not their intent but it seemed that way with the bad communication)Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. They're a malpractice suit waiting to happen.
Icanb Serious
10 months ago on Google
5
Been going here for years. Have worked with Dr. Katz, Valerie Mumaw and Dr. Brickner. The providers and staff have always treated me with respect and worked patiently and pleasantly to iron out any problems. It was a little rough getting used to Valerie after Dr. Katz but with some patience on my part, we gained a better understanding of each other and now I've found her to be a caring and patient provider. Dr. Brickner has been great to work with as well, affable and kind with appropriate focus on and genuine concern for a clients mental health and well-being.I'm sorry for all the people who've had such poor experiences as I have found this to be one of the best facilities of it's kind with wonderful people.

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Saint Ritas Medical Center – Behavioral Health Institute 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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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.

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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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.
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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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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.

ECT is a form of treatment in which controlled electric currents are passed through the brain, sometimes causing short seizures. Treatments are done under general anesthesia. ECT appears to change brain chemistry for the better, and has been shown to provide fast and sometimes dramatic improvements in severe mental health conditions that can exist alongside addiction, including depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and suicidality. ECT is also often used by those who prefer it to taking medication.

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.

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.

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.

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770 West High St
#300
Lima, OH 45801

Reviews of Saint Ritas Medical Center – Behavioral Health Institute

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2.1 (22 reviews)
Alyssa M
7 months ago
1

Receptionist seemed nice. The nurse practitioner who saw me was extremely rude, unprofessional. She diagnosed me and didn't even tell me my diagnosis till I asked. She constantly disregarded my concerns with my medication to the point it almost landed me in the hospital. (Blood pressure medication for anxiety it tanked my BP)If you need mental health help this place is not recommended. It may make it worse.

Fey Anhaim
9 months ago
1

This office is incredibly disorganized and the communication is terrible between staff and providers as well as with patients. They constantly misinterpreted what I was saying to them and I never felt heard both from the providers and support staff.I read through the notes and it seems like they're never understanding me properly. The practitioner documented me having trialed medication I had never even been prescribed (and they should know as they have been my only psych prescribers since 2019 and hadnt been on meds since 2012 before then). When I requested that this be checked and updated, no action was taken. It still says I've trialed medication I have not. My sending a message does not constitute appropriate documentation of this if that's what they're thinking?I voluntarily terminated but then decided to try to return to them for a time (due to some miscommunication with another provider regarding scheduling that i later found didnt fit my needs) until i could find a provider that better fit my schedule. The staff scheduled me an appointment and assured me this was fine, didnt mention anything about it needing to be approved by the provider. (They of course documented that this was pending provider approval but did not mention that to me at the time) Then found out the provider denied it and now I'm stuck without a psych. Im not even mad about it being denied, its just another issues on top of many things with them. My primary care won't manage my meds because of my history of poor reactions to psych meds (I would prefer to see a specialist anyway) so I just hope I can find a new (good) provider soon.I dont know why I stayed at this office so long. I would mention things to my counselor offhandedly (not upset, not complaining) and she would express concerns about it constantly, but I just downplayed it. That should have been a huge red flag for me. I can't say I've ever had a worse experience with a provider. I literally felt like I was being gaslit often (maybe not their intent but it seemed that way with the bad communication)Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. They're a malpractice suit waiting to happen.

Icanb Serious
10 months ago
5

Been going here for years. Have worked with Dr. Katz, Valerie Mumaw and Dr. Brickner. The providers and staff have always treated me with respect and worked patiently and pleasantly to iron out any problems. It was a little rough getting used to Valerie after Dr. Katz but with some patience on my part, we gained a better understanding of each other and now I've found her to be a caring and patient provider. Dr. Brickner has been great to work with as well, affable and kind with appropriate focus on and genuine concern for a clients mental health and well-being.I'm sorry for all the people who've had such poor experiences as I have found this to be one of the best facilities of it's kind with wonderful people.

norberto valente eti Valente
11 months ago
5

Although we were worried about Covid, the service was very good!

keegan koenig
1 year ago
2

Of course the people were nice. Unless you refuse to take the pills...

Samantha Swaney
1 year ago
1

I wish I could honestly leave a 0. I don t see how a person could give a quick diagnosis after one visit and just throw meds at you like take this it ll help. Went once was diagnosed after a twenty minute chat and of course put on more medication. Not personal at all, during virtual visits he (Kalb) would call me by a different patients name constantly, simply ask how works going and how my kids are doing then say alright well I ll send your refills in see ya later. So I stopped going and doing visits. Mental health is obviously not that important to these providers. Would not recommend.

keith norman
1 year ago
1

What a nightmare sorry I ever went there. Would never recommend to anyone.

No Body
2 years ago
1

It s a warehouse. Land of the lost.

Beau Webb
2 years ago
1

This practice will not only do anything but help you they will actively cause you harm should you try to advocate for yourself in any capacity specifically their nurse practitioner, Jennifer Hovest. It is alarming how they allow providers with so little training have so much autonomy over such a vulnerable population group especially when providers like Jennifer don't listen attentively, do not provide you with a clear plan and dismiss you from their care under false pretense and work to cause serious detriment to your life and well being when you were the person who sought help from them in the first place. This is not the standard of care St. Rita's sets for itself and its patients.

Bridget Garrow
2 years ago
1

This place is a joke, save your time

Erica Smith
2 years ago
5

My experience was horrible at first, with Valerie Mumaw, no compassion. Compared myself as giving in to my anxiety and avoiding situations is the same as giving a toddler a lollipop when they have a tantrum. Like I have control of my anxiety.. but Dr. David Kashan is the best, and he tries to be empathetic and he is compassionate. I recommend him.

Addison Donaghey
2 years ago
1

ID GIVE 0!!!!! I don't understand how I made an appointment to see ANGELA SODER YET NEVER SAW HER!!!! At least four months ago I made an appointment to see Angela soder the office messed up and never had my appointment scheduled even though they told me the scheduled date of my appointment I've been rescheduled an appointment with Angela soder it's for two months after that three month wait already so now I've waited five months I go to see Angela soder and I don't see Angela soder I'm with some nurse practitioner named jennifer hovast, Who is not even a psychiatrist who then tried to put me on a medication for schizophrenia when I do not have schizophrenia I have insomnia depression and anxiety I do have ADHD and instead of putting me on a normal ADHD medication she then tried to put me on the least active least chose by doctors ADHD medication that is known to cause heartburn and nausea when I have Gerd and already have heartburn and nausea that causes stomach and throat damage that I'm on medication for that ADHD medication that she tried to put me on also causes you to be unable to sleep and unable to fall asleep and stay asleep and I am diagnosed with persistent insomnia I WILL FIND A NEW PSYCHIATRIST THIS IS BULL NOT EVEN A PSYCHIATRIST IM SEEING AFTER MAKING MY APPOINTMENT AND BEING TOLD ID SEE A PSYCHIATRIST!!!!!!!!!

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