ABOUT SYRACUSE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE: THE WILLOWS INPATIENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Part of Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare, the Willows Inpatient Rehabilitation Center provides short-term inpatient treatment for adults struggling with chemical dependency, as well as those struggling with co-occurring mental health concerns. Located in Syracuse, N.Y., the facility also operates an on-site medical detoxification unit.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Before beginning treatment, clients may participate in an initial substance abuse history assessment and psychiatric evaluation, if indicated. If the client requires medical detoxification before admission into the inpatient program, individuals may be referred to the facility’s 25-bed detoxification unit. According to the facility’s website, medical detoxification includes medical supervision and care, individual and group counseling, and bed rest. The average length of medical detoxification ranges from three to 14 days.
The Willows Inpatient Rehabilitation Center utilizes a range of evidence-based approaches to treat its clientele. During the short-term inpatient program, clients participate in a highly-structured schedule of group and individual counseling sessions to address any underlying factors that may contribute to addictive behavior. The facility also offers a specialized program track for individuals with co-occurring mental health concerns, which may involve ongoing psychiatric evaluations, specialized support, and medication management. Family dynamics counseling may also be incorporated into programming.
Along with counseling sessions, clients attend educational classes on a range of topics, including the effects of chemical dependency, relapse prevention techniques, stress management, and anger management. According to the Willow’s website, self-help groups, such as 12-Step, play a role in overall programming. In addition to its evidence-based programming, clients also participate in a range of recreational therapy activities, yoga sessions, exercise classes, and acupuncture treatments during the inpatient program.
Typically, the inpatient program lasts between three and six weeks, depending on the needs of the individual. Once a client completes the inpatient program, clinicians may encourage individuals to utilize Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare’s other resources, such as their supportive housing facilities and outpatient-based programs.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The Willows Inpatient Rehabilitation Center employs a multidisciplinary team of physicians, psychiatrists, substance abuse and mental health counselors, nurses, licensed social workers, and case managers.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
The Willows Inpatient Rehabilitation Center is comprised of a 40-bed inpatient facility and its 25-bed detoxification unit. The center offers transportation for admission, laundry services, chef-prepared meals, and an on-site fitness center. According to the facility’s website, the center also offers special living accommodations for pregnant women or new mothers and their newborns.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
The one alum polled by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing generally approved of the facility. Although admitting they did not want to initially enter treatment, the alum gave four out of five-star ratings for the facility’s counseling options, discharge planning, and the treatment staff’s level of experience and training. “The staff really will help you if you want it, and overall, it is a laid-back environment,” the alum wrote. They also gave a perfect five-star rating for the facility’s ability to treat co-occurring disorders.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
The sole loved one polled by Best-rehabs.com to date also praised many areas of the facility, offering perfect five-star ratings for the amount of family participation, the facility’s cleanliness and upkeep, and the treatment staff’s level of experience and training. “Very personable, work with the patient instead of against,” the loved one wrote, adding: “show true compassion.” The loved one also gave high four-star ratings for the facility’s counseling options and discharge planning.
WHAT STAFF SAY
While Best-rehabs.com has yet to receive employee feedback to date, secondary sources revealed generally positive staff opinions of Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare, as a whole. On Indeed, 14 reviewers gave the facility an average rating of 3.9 out of five stars. Many employees praised their coworkers and the working environment. “A great place to work where counselors are making a difference in the lives of others,” one representative employee wrote. However, some negative reviews tended to report understaffing as a concern.
FINANCING
There is currently no information provided on the facility’s website regarding its costs. However, the two individuals polled by Best-rehabs.com both gave a four-star rating for the facility’s overall affordability.
https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Syracuse-Behavioral-Healthcare/reviews