ABOUT WCA HOSPITAL – JONES MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTER OUTPATIENT CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY & MENTAL HEALTH
Part of WCA Hospital of Jamestown, NY, Jones Memorial Health Center provides inpatient and outpatient-based treatment for individuals and their families who are struggling with substance abuse issues and/or co-occurring mental health disorders. To treat its diverse clientele, Spanish language program tracks are also available. If necessary, Jones Memorial Health Center provides crisis intervention services. Medical detox is not available on site.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Before clients begin treatment, clinicians perform an initial substance abuse and/or psychiatric evaluation to develop an individualized treatment plan. Core treatment components include individual and group therapy sessions that address the psychological contributors to addictive behavior. Clients with a primary mental health issue also receive medication management to alleviate symptoms of the condition.
While the outpatient program does not hold on-site self-help meetings, the program provides links clients with support groups in the community, such as 12-Steps support groups. Family involvement is also highly encouraged, and Jones Memorial Health Center facilitates both multi-family support groups and individual family counseling sessions.
As an outpatient program, Jones Memorial Health Center focuses on relapse prevention to promote sustained sobriety in real-world situations. Relapse prevention topics may include anger management, stress reduction, coping skills, and avoiding triggers.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
The inpatient program has 13 beds. As part of a hospital program, clients should expect a clinical setting. The seven individuals polled by Rehab.com gave the accommodations an average rating of 3.9 out of five stars.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Accredited by the Joint Commission, Jones Memorial Health Center employs a qualified, multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed addiction counselors, family and marriage therapists, mental health counselors, social workers, dietitians, nurses, and a recreation therapist.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
To date, four alumni provided feedback for Jones Hill to Best-rehabs.com gave mixed but generally positive reviews.
The four alumni gave an avergae rating of 4.75 out of five stars for the facility’s family participation, 4.5 stars for cleanliness, and three stars for exercise and leisure options. Overall, alumni noted that the facility had good programs, but was hampered by a small staff.
On Google, the facility earned 2.3 out of five stars from 42 reviews to date;[1] however, it should be noted that the reviews are in reference to the facility as a whole, and not specifically its chemical dependency or mental health services. The Jones Memorial Health Center has less reviews on Google, with three individuals offering an average rating of 2.7 out of five stars.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Three friends and family members of former patients have submitted reviews for Jones Hill to Best-rehabs.com to date. Most the of feedback was positive. All three loved ones gave four- out of five-star ratings for overall treatment effectiveness and gave four stars or higher for family involvement. “Counseling was strength but the alternative therapies were not as good,” one loved one wrote. Another loved one commented on the perceived stereotypes of certain psychiatric disorders, but they felt the staff was effective.
FINANCING
As part of a WCA Hospital, Jones Memorial Health Center accepts a large range of private insurance plans, as well as Medicare and Medicaid.
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