Devereux Review
Devereux is one of the oldest non-profit providers of behavioral healthcare in the United States with multiple locations in more than 10 states. Originally granted its non-profit charter in 1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the organization has since expanded. Programs offered now include residential and outpatient care for adults and adolescents, although services may vary depending on the location. Using evidence-based therapies, issues such as substance abuse, mental health, autism, trauma and sexual abuse can be addressed.
Accommodations and Food
Devereux offers residential programs in Arizona, Colorado, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Texas. While the bed counts for each of these programs vary, many of the facilities tend to be large. Clients are housed in spacious buildings with double-occupancy rooms. The facilities also include dining halls, therapy rooms, lecture halls, common areas and offices. Locations like Georgia are able to offer some additional amenities including a swimming pool, volleyball court, tennis court, playing field, a lake and a playground.
Three meals a day are prepared and served on-site. All tend to be health-focused and include items such as vegetables, fruits and salads. Nutritional planning and support for special dietary requests are also available.
Treatment and Staff
Devereux provides treatment for substance abuse and behavioral health through both residential and outpatient programs. Services are available for adults and adolescents, though an initial evaluation is required prior to enrollment. Evidence based therapies and the 12 steps are used throughout treatment. Detox services are not available.
All residential programs use a multidisciplinary approach to recovery and clients receive a great deal of attention based on their diagnoses and medical needs. Treatment includes individual, group and family therapy, as well as independent living and social skills. The 12 steps are an important part of the process, as is treatment using CBT, DBT and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Trauma-informed care through EMDR is available at certain facilities as well. The length of time spent in treatment varies depending on each client’s needs. For those who are still in school, residential treatment also includes on-site accredited K-12 therapeutic schools.
Co-occurring disorders such as depression and anxiety can also be addressed through therapy. The nursing staff and psychiatrists can provide medication management services when necessary as well.
Outpatient care also includes a mixture of individual, group and family therapy while allowing clients to return to their everyday lives. Topics covered include relapse prevention, 12-step concepts, coping skills and CBT training. The length and intensity of outpatient also varies by client.
Staff specifics vary from location to location, though teams usually include a range of psychiatrists, nurses and Master’s-level therapists.
Extras
Aside from the above treatment programs, certain of Devereux’s locations also offer crisis stabilization services, home-based family programs, employment services, drug screening, interventions, mentoring and education support.
In Summary
Overall, Devereux is a large organization well-equipped to offer comprehensive substance abuse care with facilities across the United States. Services are available for both adults and adolescents through a range of flexible programs. Those in need of treatment for addiction or co-occurring disorders are likely to find the help they need at one of Devereux’s many locations.
Devereux Cost
Varies by location. Reach Devereux by phone at (800) 345-1292. Find Devereux on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
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