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STAY CONNECTED WITH OUR ALUMNI APP AND LIFETIME AFTERCARE
Throughout the recovery journey, there are going to be times where patients, families, and alumni feel alone, isolated and ignored. Behavioral Health Centers alumni network allows patients, families and alumni to support each other, long after completing treatment with us. During these challenging times, it is important to have an always-on, supportive community to inspire, motivate and encourage others and this is exactly what our aftercare program is all about. This is also an opportunity to celebrate the victories along the way.
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Lyndsay Marden received her Bachelors degree in Counseling and Criminal Justice from Grace College. She is currently working on her masters degree in Substance Abuse Counseling from Liberty University. Lyndsay has over two and a half years of experience working in the drug and alcohol field, specifically the PHP and inpatient levels of care. She has worked as a counselor, case manager, group therapist and aftercare coordinator. She teams up with the therapists to create quality aftercare referrals so that clients have the best chance at recovery. Lyndsay works to empower the clients to advocate for their needs and create their own path of growth. She has seen first hand how addiction affects families and works to provide hope for those who struggle to see it for themselves. She has spent time educating the community on addiction as a disease and working to decrease the stigma. Lyndsay hopes to continue her education and travel as well as serve the community with her church.
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Vignon was born in Haiti and has lived in Port St Lucie since a very young age. Since 2005 Vignon has immersed himself in the Mental Health/Substance Abuse field, working in operations and admissions, becoming an expert in every facet. Always having a desire to help others, he has found his true calling in assisting those who struggle with mental health and substance abuse. Vignon’s passion for being of service to others and assisting families of those struggling with addiction, has made him an invaluable asset to the Behavioral Healthcare and Addiction Professionals community as a whole. Being surrounded all of his life by family members and friends suffering from addiction/alcoholism, he has developed an understanding and compassion for all who suffer from this disease. He is passionate about continuing to learn about addiction. Vignon is an Advanced Behavioral Health Tech Supervisor and has been connected to the company for several years and feels very fortunate to be working as part of the team with staff that truly cares about their clients.
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She has been with the company for many years, working in various different roles. She has more than 7 years of experience working with those who are battling addiction and associated mental health issues. Tiffany is motivated to continue helping others receive the support they need and is committed to ensuring satisfactory client care. She has a passion for helping others and assisting them with reaching their full potential.
Tiffany is a Certified Medical Assistant and received her certification at Indian River State College in 2010. Her experience in the medical field has helped provide her with a useful skillset for her current work in the substance abuse field. She is a mother of two boys and enjoys watching them play sports and spending time with her family.
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A graduate of Florida State University, David joins the Behavioral Health Centers team and brings over 10 years’ experience of assisting those in need. Coming from a true blue collar family—his mother is a nurse and his father is a police officer—David has a unique ability to identify and connect with the varied clients, callers, and team members at Behavioral Health Centers.
David’s favorite charities to which he contributes are St. Jude’s and the Wounded Warrior Project. And while his personal passions include fishing and the great outdoors, he truly enjoys helping others and finds deep satisfaction in the service he provides and the purpose he fills in the treatment industry.
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Nursing is Tammy D’Aquila’s dedicated passion. Her specialty is drug addiction and psychiatry. There is truly no other field she would rather be in. For 20+ years she has had the privilege to work with such amazing clients. It is a beautiful gift to see a life change right before your eyes, as well as their families. She is known for her compassion and dedication. Continuing her education is just a seed of what she has done to improve herself to play such an important role. The clients that she has helped in her career have not only benefited from her becoming a nurse and a life coach, but she has as well. She has traveled down some amazing roads along with tragic ones. She has seen many happy tears and heard true laughter from those that thought they were too numb to ever feel laughter again.
She makes herself available to be the support to family members who know the grief this disease can bring on, including her own children who lost their father to this disease. She took care of her husband, a disabled vet for over 20 years after he fell 100 feet from a helicopter. She is not sure what was worse, the injuries to his physical body or the suffering from his PTSD. Listed on his death certificate was “accidental overdose” from pain medications. She was in this field 8 years at the time. It could happen to anyone. “Stand for something, love what you do, and you will never work a day in your life”. She loves this quote and it is what describes her best. When she is not working, she loves to be around her family. Her personality is best described as someone who doesn’t let a rainy day get me down, she just gets excited looking for the rainbow.
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Alicia Gard received a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. She is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist as well as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and serves as a primary therapist and group facilitator. Alicia has achieved certification in Rapid Resolution Therapy as well as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Alicia has over 7 years’ experience in the fields of co-occurring disorders, mental health disorders, trauma, and substance abuse treatment, providing therapy at all levels of care. She believes that building a foundation of trust and a therapeutic alliance is essential to help create an environment where clients feel supported in their counseling journey. Alicia focuses on identifying underlying false beliefs, which individuals have carried to the present day, often through identifying and healing their inner child and family dynamics. She believes in the necessity of connecting the mind, body, and spirit in order to become healthy, happy adults.
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Channing Marinari received her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Qualified Supervisor, and Master’s Certified Addiction Professional. Channing has experience working in all inpatient levels of care, including detoxification, residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient. She oversees the clinical programming of Behavioral Health Centers and believes in quality care for every patient. She has worked in the field of behavioral health for over twelve years and has a passion for implementing systems that assist in providing safe and quality patient care. Channing has worked as a clinician and Clinical Director and brings a wealth of knowledge in trauma informed care, family systems, and high-risk behaviors that encompass all addictive behaviors. She works closely with all the therapists to develop strategic individual treatment plans and care for each of our patients. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her kids, boating, attending church, and helping her local community.
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Dr. Dodge is the Director of Neuro Rehabilitation Services at Behavioral Health Centers. She is also Research Faculty at the Charles E. Schmidt School of Science; Department of Complex Systems and Brain Sciences.
Dr. Dodge’s work has been published in numerous peer-reviewed Journals, most recently, Nature: Genetics. (2018), Journal of Addictive Disorders and their treatment (2017), Journal of Drug Issues (2012), Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment Prevention and Policy (2016), the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment (2011), and John’s Hopkins Journal of Health for the Poor and Underserved (2009).
Dr. Dodge has conducted and published pioneering studies in the specific areas of The Effectiveness of Female-Sensitive Substance Abuse Treatment as compared to Traditional Mixed Gender Models. The impact of Therapist Client Congruence on Chemical Dependency Treatment Outcomes and Why HIV Women of Color Who are Substance Abusers and Aware of their HIV Status elect not to seek Primary Health Care or Substance Abuse Treatment. This work has yielded groundbreaking changes in the treatment delivery for chemically dependent females as evidenced by a local provider; The Orchids treatment procedures.
Commencing in 2012, Dr. Dodge was the Co-Principal investigator of a five-year study collaborating with the University of Miami, Scripts Research Institute and the University of New Mexico’s Mind Research Network to examine the interface between non-coding RNA’s and brain images (SPECT scans) to diagnosis addiction and develop novel therapeutics to address such diagnosis. Finally, these blood biomarkers and SPECT images are being explored as Prognosticative tools to predict relapse.
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He received his medical degree from Universidad Central del Este Facultad de Medicina and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Rafael A. Munne Quintana is a Psychiatrist in Vero Beach, FL with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating people with mental illness. As a Psychiatrist, Rafael A. Munne Quintana, MD performs mental health assessment, helps patients manage long-term mental health conditions, offers medical treatment and therapy for a wide variety of psychological disorders, provides patient and parent education.
Psychiatry is a medical specialty centered on diagnosing and treating patients suffering from a wide variety of mental illnesses and cognitive disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Psychiatrists include anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), delusional thought processes, self-harm disorders, eating disorders, specific phobias, drug, alcohol, and gambling addiction, and mood disorders. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Psychiatrists include mental health evaluation and diagnosis, psychotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), electroconvulsive therapy, medication prescription, exposure therapy, grief counseling, marriage counseling, and referral to other specialists as needed.
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In 2008, Jason realized that he enjoyed what he was doing in Real Estate Development but really wanted to make a difference in the world by helping those in need. Jason found a natural calling in the drug and alcohol rehabilitation business due to family history of struggles along with a deep personal passion. Jason quickly realized that the existing rehab industry had great room for improvement in the quality and type of services that were provided at the time.
Jason believes that if you always do the right thing, no matter what; that God will take care of the rest. He is a proud father of 7 wonderful children and is an advocate both locally and nationally for those that are unable to help themselves. Jason frequently does charity throughout the year and strives to be able to give away more of what he has been so blessed to receive.
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| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00am – 9:00am | Vitals & Medications Breakfast |
| 10:00am – 11:00am | Process Group Therapeutic small group with your primary therapist |
| 11:00am – 12:00pm | Group Therapy What is Recovery? |
| 12:00pm – 2:00pm | Lunch Rest & Relaxation |
| 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Group Therapy Impulses & Obsessions |
| 3:00pm – 5:00pm | Social Activity Beach or Gym |
| 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Dinner 5-Star Chef Prepared Meal |
| 7:00pm – 8:00pm | 12-Step Meeting Outside AA/NA Meeting |
| 8:00pm – 10:00pm | Relax & Reflect Phone Time |
*Please note: schedules are subject to change. **BHC follows all CDC Guidelines and Recommendations regarding COVID-19.
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Our primary focus is keeping you comfortable and well rested. Clinical groups during Phase 1 are not mandatory. Depending on your Detox protocol, medications may be administered 3x daily.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00am – 9:00am | Vitals & Medications Breakfast |
| 10:00am – 11:00am | Process Group Therapeutic small group with your primary therapist |
| 11:00am – 12:00pm | Group Therapy Avoiding Relapse |
| 12:00pm – 2:00pm | Lunch Rest & Relaxation |
| 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Group Therapy Staying in the Present |
| 3:00pm – 5:00pm | Recreational Activity Movie |
| 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Dinner 5-Star Chef Prepared Meal |
| 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Vitals & Medication Evening Relaxation |
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Residential substance abuse treatment is a form of treatment for people suffering from drug addiction in which the drug addicts must live at the facility. Most residential substance abuse treatment facilities utilize a holistic approach to treatment that caters to the mind, body, and soul of their members.
For example, many residential treatment facilities offer their members the opportunity to participate in stress-relieving activities such as yoga, art classes, and talk therapy while staying there. To still cater to the physical needs of a person that is in drug addiction recovery, most residential treatment facilities will still offer constant medical services and staff to their clients as well.
Residential substance abuse treatment differs from partial hospitalization substance abuse treatment in multiple ways. For one, residential treatment provides much more support than partial hospitalization treatment. This is because the clients of residential substance abuse treatment are not as far along in their detox of drugs. Therefore, they tend to require more medical attention and monitoring than those of partial hospitalization substance abuse treatment.
The need for more medical attention in residential treatment is also the reason why a decent percentage of early treatment is spent in a hospital-like environment. Residential treatment is much more relaxed than an actual hospital setting and operates more like a medical housing community.
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Detoxification (or detox), is a process that essentially purges the body of drugs/substances. The purpose of detox is to effectively manage the withdrawal symptoms that come with suddenly stopping drug intake.
People will have different experiences with substance abuse detox – this typically depends on the time period it was abused. Regardless of severity, our passionate and qualified team will be by your side every step of the way to ensure comfort and effective results.
Depending on the amount of substances consumed, the time it takes to get through withdrawal symptoms can vary greatly. Some of the factors that affect this length include:
These factors can ultimately have an effect on how long the withdrawal symptoms last. It is recommended to do a medically assisted detox, regardless of circumstance. If you are concerned that a loved one may be abusing drugs, get help fast from trusted professionals.
There are three steps to detox a person successfully; these are to ensure safety and effectiveness. It is worth noting that since everyone’s needs are different, detox processes will be personalized depending on the severity of the abuse.
At Behavioral Health Centers, we offer the full detox treatment, personalized for you or a loved one. Our facility has everything needed to get you on the right track with these three general detox steps.
The first step towards proper detoxification involves medical screening for the patient. This evaluation is to spot any physical and mental issues present. After the initial screening, complex toxicology testing is utilized to determine how much drugs are in the person’s system.
These toxicology tests help our staff determine the correct level of medication needed for your particular case. The patient’s drug, medical, and psychiatric history are also looked at to create a long-term treatment plan after substance abuse detox.
Next up is stabilizing the person with medical and/or psychological therapy. The primary purpose of this is to prevent any form of harm to the person. This stabilization process can also include the help of drug addiction treatment medications to deter complications and reduce withdrawal symptoms.
The final step of detox involves preparation for the treatment program. Our qualified staff helps you get a feel for the treatment program and what to expect. Inpatient rehabs are often the best choice after successfully completing the detox process.
Since detox is only the first step towards recovery, it is important to have options readily available after a successful detox. At Behavioral Health Centers, we are here to make the process easy and comfortable.
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Whether you are looking for help for yourself or a loved one, our Admissions Representatives will be here to help. All calls are completely private and confidential, and our main goal is to make sure we provide you with the necessary resources to help you or your loved one take that next step. During your initial discussions with our staff, we will guide you through a pre-admissions assessment to help determine the most appropriate course of action based on your needs. This assessment will allow us to determine which level of care is best suited to help you achieve lasting sobriety.
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NAD is a naturally occurring co-enzyme of niacin that helps cells in our bodies produce energy. In NAD therapy, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide is introduced into the blood stream through an IV. Unlike oral supplements, IV NAD treatments bypass your digestive system for 100% absorption and maximum effect. Research has shown that NAD is clearly an excellent medical solution to the expanding problems of substance abuse and post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS). NAD treatments have been shown to reduce the intensity and duration of post-acute withdrawal symptoms on addition to helping your brain return to normal functioning at a faster rate.
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Here at Behavioral Health Centers, we believe that every patient has unique and individual needs that must be attended to in order to give each person their best chance at lifelong recovery. Most treatment centers only provide the required one individual therapy session per week. Here at BHC, we provide each patient with a unique opportunity to see a therapist one on one as needed in an effort to manage the complex psychological process of drug addiction and recovery.
We try to encourage our patients to participate in all groups and related activities; however, sometimes a thought or an emotion may occur that is so powerful that it makes it difficult if not impossible for an individual to continue participating in the current activity. This is when it may be ideal for a patient to see a therapist alone to process a personal underlying issue. Upon identifying underlying issues in yourself or a loved one, we can then assist the patient in developing coping skills in order to better manage the emotions when they come up in the future in an effort for them to be able to continue their activities without having a disruption due to powerful emotions and/or thoughts.
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Behavioral Health Centers specializes in offering state of the art treatment with evidence-based modalities that present an individual with the opportunity to overcome their challenges in life, by stabilizing their substance abuse and co-occurring mental health problems. The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as a dysregulation in the brain and reported evidences by SAMHSA include that mental health disorders are generally characterized by changes in moods, thoughts, and behaviors. These findings in research are an indirect cause that create difficulties for a person’s ability to maintain healthy interaction with family, work, and any other life functions and drive abuse of substances as a self-medication for the underlying problems.
Our dual diagnosis rehabilitation program provides a place of refuge, conducive for restoration, and transformational healing for those who struggle with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. Behavioral Health Center’s staff of Licensed and Qualified Credentialed professionals in Medical and Clinical practices are specifically trained in all of the listed modalities. Our professionals treat every individual by providing knowledge with a care and understanding of the full comprehensive natures of substance abuse disorders and co-occurring problems, including but not limited to; Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Co-dependency, Bi-polar, Borderline, and PTSD.
Behavioral Health Centers focuses on Treatment Modalities that effectively treats the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual elements of a person seeking help. The services for treatment include but are not limited to; Medication Management, Neuro Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamics, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Marriage Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Life skills, Nutritional Therapy, Exercise/Fitness Programs, and Adventure Therapy.
The Neuro Behavioral Therapy program provides insightful knowledge of the damage of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health problems have had on brain functioning based from practices rooted in Neuroscience. The Neuro Behavioral Therapy restores the regulation of neuronal pathways by identifying abnormalities in the brain by creating a precision medicinal treatment protocol that is tailored to reset the dysregulation by using comprehensive methods. The methods include Neuro and Psychological testing, with Heart Rate Variability, Bio Sound Monitoring, Computerized Cognitive Brain Training, and Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation. Our holistic approaches present the person with an opportunity to learn grounding techniques and de-escalation abilities for stress management through the practices of Mindfulness, Yoga, Meditation, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, and Chiropractic Care. These services promote a mental, emotional, and physical well-being for our patients.
All of these evidence-based practices ensures maximum capabilities to provide the patient with proven modalities that treat the issues presented from their substance use disorders. With compassion, care, and multidisciplinary-trained professionals, Behavioral Health Centers scientifically provides a model for success in treating Substance Use Disorders and Co-occurring mental health problems.
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The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence states that drug addiction is a family disease. This is because addiction affects each member of the family. Addiction puts a family under a lot of stress, disrupts routines, and causes scary experiences.
As a result, members of the family develop unhealthy coping skills. The family unit becomes fragile and dysfunctional. As families adapt to keep some form of peace in the household, they unknowingly contribute to the addiction.
Family therapy can have a positive impact on rebuilding relationships. Educating the family on why loved ones behave in their manner is the first step to healing a broken family. When a family is involved in their loved one’s recovery journey, it increases the chances of success. Other benefits of family therapy include:
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STAY CONNECTED WITH OUR ALUMNI APP AND LIFETIME AFTERCARE
Throughout the recovery journey, there are going to be times where patients, families, and alumni feel alone, isolated and ignored. Behavioral Health Centers alumni network allows patients, families and alumni to support each other, long after completing treatment with us. During these challenging times, it is important to have an always-on, supportive community to inspire, motivate and encourage others and this is exactly what our aftercare program is all about. This is also an opportunity to celebrate the victories along the way.
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There are now several different neurological rehabilitation treatment approaches that can be used to address a variety of patient specific conditions. Behavioral Health Centers is one of the few facilities in this country utilizing this revolutionary technology. “NBT” or Neuro Behavioral Therapy helps our team of trained professional to identify areas of impulsivity, craving, and/or anxiety within your brain.
We are at the forefront of using these methods in a clinical setting, helping to provide unmatched results for our patients. The field of neuroscience is rapidly evolving – providing remarkable insights into how the mind functions, especially when it comes to the areas of mental health and addiction. As technology improves and behavioral research gains deeper insights into human brain function, we are able to use these powerful new insights in neuro-rehabilitation. We offer a science-based approach to identifying and treating addictive behaviors as well as some co-occurring mental health issues.
With Neuro Behavioral Therapy (NBT) our team of Neuro Scientists & Psychologists will restore the regulation of neuronal pathways in your brain by identifying abnormalities created from your substance misuse/abuse and they will then create a precise medical treatment protocol that is tailored to reset your individual brain dysregulation by using:
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Listed below are our specific treatment services:
In Port Saint Lucie, a small seaside community, our facilities offer clients unique amenities, based on their interests and needs. At our facility, you will be treated to gorgeous tropical views, beautiful landscaping, quiet spaces, nature trails and a wealth of other amenities designed to enhance the treatment experience. Patients enjoy a more tranquil setting to help them reflect and find peace of mind amidst natural beauty. While our top priority is always on guiding clients to a healthier and more meaningful life, our hope is to make this journey as comfortable as possible.
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Listed below are our specific treatment services:
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