Lauren*, a patient who received treatment at MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital in New Castle, Delaware, shared the impact the staff there had on the transformation she experienced, from arriving there ready to give up on life to discovering her self-worth and embarking on her journey to health and healing. “This place saves lives. They have … Read More
Julie*, the mother of a patient who received treatment at CenterPointe Hospital of Columbia in Columbia, Missouri, shares her son’s transformation from struggling in school and in his daily life to now getting good grades and being described by his teachers as “one of the most well-behaved students they have.” Because of the dedication from … Read More
By Lacie Chase, Clinic Director, and Rebecca Flynn, Clinical Staff Supervisor at Lowell Comprehensive Treatment Center Amy Lessieur is a Counselor at Lowell Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) and consistently demonstrates clinical excellence with compassion, innovation and collaboration. Everybody needs an Amy in their corner. This sentiment rang particularly true with a pregnant patient who was … Read More
By Dr. Valerie Kading, previous CEO of Sierra Tucson and current Vice President of Clinical & Medical Development at Acadia Healthcare Meet Bill Reynolds. Bill is a 30-year Navy veteran who developed the Red, White and Blue program, which provides specialized care for our service members, veterans and first responders, at our flagship facility, Sierra … Read More
The use of restrictive interventions, such as mechanical restraints, has been a common practice in behavioral health settings since the field’s early infancy. However, these types of restraints can have a harmful impact on both patients and providers alike, contraindicating the therapeutic treatment environment aimed to support the healing journey. Using a strategy of leadership, … Read More
