Three of us visited Michiana Behavioral Health Center or MBHC in Plymouth. Locating a facility proved an easy process but receiving an interview took more time. The facility lacks efficiency in returning phone calls. The Clinical Director, Kim and a staff member, Ron obtained their Masters in Social Work or MSW and Licensed Clinical Social Worker or LCSW among more licenses. The clinical director stated that she supervised programs, activities, and education. She informed us about a military insurance called Tricare that they accept. Insurance defines the length of time a client stays which may include from a couple of days to several months. They accept Tricore or military insurance too. The facility provides treatment for children, youth, and adults. Treatment
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Ceasing alcohol intake abruptly may kill a person while some substances may make a person wish they were dead. The withdraw symptoms which may include pain, headaches, muscle twitching can incapacitate a person for a while. The facility uses a step down method to return the person to a sober or clean status before leaving for hopefully additional help on the outside. The clinical director stated that parts of the problem are doctors and pharmacists that prescribe medications for to long. Another issue is with how Department of Child Resources or DCS handles observation or placement of children in homes. Observation and reporting medical, emotional, educational conditions in the home should have stricter policies. Michiana Behavior Health Center offers education for community members through out the year. Listed events for the rest of this year include ethics, sex and disability, and DBT. These events are Continuing Education Unit or CEU qualified and calling before is encouraged to check the date and topic of the event. The time listed is 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is Eastern Standard Time at the
Ceasing alcohol intake abruptly may kill a person while some substances may make a person wish they were dead. The withdraw symptoms which may include pain, headaches, muscle twitching can incapacitate a person for a while. The facility uses a step down method to return the person to a sober or clean status before leaving for hopefully additional help on the outside. The clinical director stated that parts of the problem are doctors and pharmacists that prescribe medications for to long. Another issue is with how Department of Child Resources or DCS handles observation or placement of children in homes. Observation and reporting medical, emotional, educational conditions in the home should have stricter policies. Michiana Behavior Health Center offers education for community members through out the year. Listed events for the rest of this year include ethics, sex and disability, and DBT. These events are Continuing Education Unit or CEU qualified and calling before is encouraged to check the date and topic of the event. The time listed is 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is Eastern Standard Time at the