ABOUT NORTHEASTERN CENTER
Northeastern Center provides a full continuum of treatment programs for individuals struggling with chemical dependency, mental illness, and co-occurring disorders. With its headquarters based in Kendallville, Ind., 27 miles north of Fort Wayne, Northeastern Center operates six facilities.
Along with a 12-bed inpatient and an outpatient facility in Auburn, the treatment provider operates outpatient facilities in LaGrange, Albion, and Angola. Northeastern Center provides medical detoxification and stabilization services through its inpatient facility.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
According to the facility’s website, clients participate in a comprehensive substance abuse and psychiatric assessment to determine an appropriate level of care before undergoing treatment.
If a client requires mental stabilization or detoxification, they may be referred to the inpatient program in Auburn. Inpatient care typically lasts between 14 and 28 days, depending on individual client needs. Northeastern Center utilizes pharmacological intervention and evidence-based treatment approaches to stabilize the individual.
Clients undergoing detoxification may receive medication-assisted therapy, such as Suboxone or Vivitrol, to alleviate the discomfort of withdrawal.
During inpatient care, individuals struggling with addiction participate in structured schedule of individual and group counseling sessions, which focus on the underlying issues that may contribute to addictive behavior. In addition, clients may attend psychoeducational classes that address relapse prevention, trigger avoidance, and forming support systems. Clients are also introduced to the philosophies and practices of the 12-step model of recovery.
Programming also medication management, recreational and expressive therapies, and workshops on topics such as coping skills, stress management, anger management, and self-awareness. Inpatient programs are designed to rapidly stabilize individuals and refer them to a less-intensive level of care. The Northeastern Center’s treatment team facilitates family counseling for loved ones.
Once a client is stable, clinicians may encourage the individual to utilize an outpatient program as a “step-down” service. While inpatient care only treats adults, outpatient services are available to both adults and adolescents. Outpatient programs primarily entail counseling sessions, which address a range of topics relevant to the individual. Some common topics include stress management, self-esteem, social anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and interpersonal conflicts.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The center’s website notes Northeastern Center’s core treatment staff is comprised of psychiatrists, case managers, licensed professional counselors, psychiatric nurses, and mental health technicians. The treatment organization is CARF-accredited.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
The facility’s website indicates Northeastern Center’s 12-bed inpatient facility in Auburn provides a therapeutic, supervised environment conducive to stabilization and recovery. Clients enjoy the privacy and comfort of private rooms and have 24-hour access to care from psychiatrist and psychiatric nurses.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Best-rehabs.com has yet to receive any reviews from this facility’s former clients. The four individuals who left Google Reviews for the Northeastern Center in Kendallville at the time of this writing provided an average 4.8 out of five star rating.
“Staff is courteous and they have great mental health programs,” Tina wrote along with a five star review.
Of the three individuals who left reviews on Google for the Auburn facility at the time of this writing, two provided perfect five star reviews, while one individual provided one star.
The tree people who left reviews for the treatment center on Yellowpage.com at the time of this writing also provided mixed feedback. Two individuals left one out of five stars and complained about the center’s staff.
The other alum provided a five star review, and credited the center with saving their life. “Without the Northeastern Center I would not be alive today. I have tried the outpatient offices in Kendallville and Lagrange. Both did a good job, but I needed something more, so I tried the Auburn clinic. They are AMAZING at what they do. They are VERY professional,” they wrote.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
The sole loved one polled by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing generally approved of the treatment organization. Out of five stars, the loved one gave ratings of four stars for the facility’s counseling options and the treatment staff’s level of experience and training.
They also gave perfect five-star ratings for the level of family participation and the facility’s discharge planning. Although the survey respondent did feel that the facility’s treatment scheduling could improve, they wrote: “The counselors were nice.”
FINANCING
According to the center’s website, Northeastern Center accepts a range of private insurance plans. However, the treatment organization does not accept Medicare or Medicaid. Financial assistance may be available to under- or uninsured individuals through private donations.