ABOUT ST. FRANCIS – THE BRADLEY CENTER
The Bradley Center is the behavioral and psychiatric division of St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Ga. For more than 60 years, The Bradley Center has provided treatment for mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. The center offers inpatient and day treatment and crisis stabilization. Detoxification is available on-site.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
The Bradley Center begins the admissions process with a free, confidential assessment to determine the level of care needed. The center offers treatment for depression, anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, sexual, physical and emotional abuse, and substance dependency.
Medically managed detox services include relapse prevention, addiction education, 12-step meetings, and aftercare.
Inpatient clients may undergo individual and family counseling, process groups, and psychoeducational groups focused on medication, personal hygiene, and spirituality. Coping skills groups teach clients anger management and family conflict resolvement. Relapse prevention planning, pastoral counseling, and aftercare services are also offered.
The inpatient unit for children and adolescents can accommodate 20 individuals between the ages of five and 17.
Following inpatient treatment, clients may be transferred to day treatment or the partial hospitalization program (PHP) which are offered five days per week. Referrals to outpatient services may also be made.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The Bradley Center employs nurses, medical doctors, licensed professional counselors, and advanced professional nurses.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
The 84-bed facility has specific units for adults, children, adolescents, and those in need of crisis stabilization. Though details regarding specific accommodations and amenities are not available from the facility, seven individuals gave mostly positive feedback. Survey respondents gave The Bradley Center high marks for accommodations though several individuals noted a lack of exercise and holistic activities.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Two alumni surveyed by Best-rehabs.com at this time of writing gave positive reviews with four- and five-star ratings to the majority of 15 evaluated categories including the counseling options available, cleanliness and affordability of the center, and level of family participation offered. However, both alumni gave two out of five stars to the center’s holistic offerings and a mediocre 3.5-star rating for the exercise and leisure activities available.
On Google, 18 reviewers gave The Bradley Center an average rating of 3.9 out of five stars. Individuals leaving four- and five-star ratings generally praised the center for saving their lives and the overall atmosphere. One individual complained that food was not good, while another cited long wait times and problems with admissions.
The unofficial Facebook page for the center showed an average of 4.5 out of five stars from 33 reviewers, with commentary reflecting similar sentiments to those found on Google.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Five loved ones responding to a Best-rehabs.com poll to date gave mostly positive feedback for treatment at The Bradley Center. Loved ones generally praised staff and the overall affordability of the center. Loved ones gave an average of 4.2 out of five stars for the center’s level of family participation and four stars for the overall affordability of the center. They gave the lowest ratings of 2.6 out of a possible five stars to The Bradley Center’s opportunities for exercise and leisure and holistic offerings (such as yoga).
FINANCING
St. Francis Hospital accepts most private insurance plans, self-pay options, Medicaid, Medicare, and Tricare. Payment plans and discounted fees for clients without insurance may be arranged.
[1] https://goo.gl/XORkYo
[2] https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bradley-Center/111472812225788