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About WVU Medicine Chestnut Ridge Center
Adults, adolescents, and children can recieve treatment for addiction and mental health issues at WVU Medicine Chestnut Ridge Center, located in Morgantown, West Virginia. Their programs include general outpatient (OP), partial hospitalization (PHP), and inpatient programs as well as residential treatment services.
Their addictions or dual disorder program is a medical detoxification and specialized short term treatment facility. Chemically dependent adults of 18 years of age and older, who are having issues due to alcohol or other drugs, may enroll in the organized, smoke free inpatient program focused on abstinence and with active family involvement.
They also offer 12 step self help support groups that follow the format of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). They provide a safe detoxification and psychiatric evaluation. They also offer individual, group, and family counseling. Their inpatient unit houses 11 beds and is available to both male and female patients. Pregnant women are also treated in this unit.
People can regain their path to a happy healthy life with the support of life enrichment skills, medication management and education about chemical dependency. They also teach you about relapse prevention, communication skills and self-esteem building.
The addition of withdrawal management and 28 day rehabilitation rounds out the in house continuum of care for individuals with substance use disorders. They provide a full menu of outpatient services for those with these conditions.
Three three-hour intense group therapy sessions per week make up the six-week intensive outpatient program. The purpose of these sessions is to educate individuals who are struggling with substance abuse and dependency on the process of recovery and how their addictions have affected their current situation.
In addition to medication assisted treatment (MAT), they also administer the Comprehensive Opioid Addiction Treatment program. They address the needs of teenagers with substance abuse problems at their multidisciplinary PREVENT clinic.
Payment Options
- Medicaid
- Private insurance
- Self-pay options
- Financial aid
- Medicare
- Military insurance
- Military Insurance
Levels of Care
Outpatient
Our child and adolescent outpatient programs focus on the unique developmental issues of this age group. Adult outpatient programs are designed to provide intensive treatment that promotes productive involvement in family, job, and community for patients 18 years old and older. Older adults who experience memory problems can receive comprehensive evaluation and treatment. Symptoms that may need to be evaluated can include memory loss that affects job skills, problems with language, mood or behavior changes and others.
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.
Intensive Outpatient
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
Programs
Adolescence program
Adult program
Elderly program
Program for men
Program for women
Young adult program
Settings & Amenities
- Private setting
Insurance
Our Policy: WVU Medicine Chestnut Ridge Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact us to verify your specific insurance provider.
Treatment
Alcoholism
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.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction causes psychological and physical damage through repeated and uncontrollable use of substances. Drug rehab in West Virginia focuses on providing a full continuum of care, from detox to aftercare, and treatment can take place in outpatient or inpatient settings, based on your needs.
Dual Diagnosis
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 and Substance Abuse
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 Addiction
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.
Clinical Services
Couples Therapy
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.
Creative Arts Therapy
Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.
Electroconvulsive Therapy
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
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.
Family Therapy
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
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.
Individual Therapy
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.
Trauma Therapy
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.