ABOUT KETTERING BEHAVIORAL MEDICAL CENTER
Located in Dayton, Ohio, Kettering Behavioral Medical Center is a reputable facility within the Kettering Health Network. With over 50 years of experience, the nonprofit specializes in the treatment of mental health disorders in both children and adults, with a focus on faith-based treatment. Our comprehensive services include various forms of outpatient care, residential treatment, and a partial hospitalization program (PHP), as well as services for suicide prevention. Please note that detox is not available on-site.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
At Kettering Behavioral Medical Center, we provide personalized care plans tailored to the unique needs of each client, based on a holistic care model. Our facility implements a combination of faith-based and medical-based practices to effectively treat a variety of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, stress, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
In order to be admitted to our program and have an individualized care plan developed, clients are required to undergo an initial assessment conducted by a team of experienced counselors and physicians. While appointments are preferred, walk-in assessments are also welcome at our facility. For individuals in need of emergency assessment, we have staff available 24/7 in our emergency department.
Our outpatient services cater to individuals age five and older, offering individual and family therapy, psychological testing, and medication management. For those requiring a more intensive form of treatment, our partial hospitalization program (PHP) provides comprehensive care. Our PHP places a strong emphasis on education, enabling clients to gain a deeper understanding of addiction and problem behaviors. The program focuses on developing sober living skills, coping skills, and active community involvement. Additionally, we offer specialized educational treatments for issues such as anger management and stress reduction.
For adolescents between the ages of 11 and 17, as well as adults in need of more intensive care, our residential treatment program is available. This program follows the same educational psychological treatment methods as our PHP and outpatient programs, while incorporating group therapy, occupational therapy, and recreational therapy. Clients participate in individual and group therapy sessions, including 12-step meetings, on a weekly and daily basis. Recreational activities are also encouraged to support physical rehabilitation efforts. Furthermore, we provide educational courses specifically designed to develop occupational and sober living skills, facilitating a smooth reintegration into the community.
In addition to our standard programs, we offer a specialized program for the elderly, which spans 10 to 14 days. This program utilizes multi-focused therapies such as music reminiscence, pet therapy, speech therapy, art therapy, sand play therapy, and tactile integration therapy. Clients may also engage in sensory integration simulation therapy and therapeutic cooking. The focus of this program is to assist clients in recovering and maintaining their mental capacity, while addressing various mental health concerns that may impact their overall well-being.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
At Kettering Behavioral Medical Center, we are proud to have a diverse and highly qualified team of professionals. Our staff includes licensed psychiatrists, certified nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and chaplains who provide spiritual guidance.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
During their stay at Kettering Behavioral Medical Center, residents have the opportunity to share rooms and enjoy various amenities. Our facility provides access to a gym, a basketball court, and a courtyard. Separate facilities are available for art therapy and sensory therapy. Meals are served in a cafeteria setting.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
At present, two alumni have submitted feedback to Best-rehabs.com regarding their experience at Kettering Behavioral Medical Center. Both alumni rated the treatment effectiveness with three out of five stars. One alum also provided ratings for additional aspects of our program, giving low ratings for exercise and leisure provisions, holistic treatment offerings, and available counseling options. However, they gave higher ratings for the connectivity/visitor policy, affordability, administrative and discharge procedures, whether treatment was worth the cost, and the level of family participation.
On Google, our facility has received a rating of 3.4 out of five stars from 34 reviews. Feedback from alumni is mixed, with positive comments about the food and support from fellow clients, and negative comments about the staff. For example, alum Cassie wrote: “I liked it. The food was good, and the people were cool. There were a lot of people to talk to.” In contrast, alum Hanna expressed dissatisfaction with the nursing staff: “the nurses treated me like garbage. I understand that they aren’t paid enough to keep you there long term, but they released me after 2 days even though I was still in a bad mental state. It would’ve been okay if the nurses and doctors didn’t treat me poorly and actually cared about getting me to a decent mental state.”
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
While Best-rehabs.com has not yet obtained feedback from friends and family, Aimee left a two-star review on Google based on her husband’s negative experience. She stated, “The psychiatrist here could not care less about his patients, you are basically just a number. I brought my husband to KBMC because I thought Kettering was a name I could trust, but beware, the way they treat their patients is appalling.”
WHAT STAFF SAY
On Indeed, our facility has received an average rating of 4.8 out of five stars from four staff reviews. Many staff members expressed approval for the management, and the only complaint from one five-star reviewer was, “I seldom had time to take a ‘lunch break’ because I always ate with the patients.”
FINANCING
Kettering Behavioral Medical Center accepts various private health insurance plans, as well as Medicaid and Medicare. We also offer access to multiple financial assistance options, including loans and payment plans. Self-pay is also accepted.
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