ABOUT OHIOHEALTH RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, located in Columbus, is a part of the OhioHealth network, which consists of not-for-profit, faith-based hospitals in central Ohio. The hospital offers short-term inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient treatment programs to adults facing psychiatric issues, chemical dependency, and co-occurring disorders. Additionally, Riverside Methodist Hospital provides a specialized program for employees.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
The hospital offers inpatient care for patients requiring stabilization. This program combines medication management with therapeutic programming, including group counseling and educational sessions.
The partial hospitalization program (PHP) and the intensive outpatient programs (IOP) are utilized as both “step-down” services from inpatient care and alternatives to hospitalization. PHP is provided five times a week on weekdays, while outpatient sessions are held three times per week. These programs include group counseling sessions covering various topics such managing depression, anxiety, relapse prevention, and coping with daily stressors. Patients also practice relaxation techniques such as guided breathing and stretching. Additionally, Riverside Methodist Hospital provides transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) sessions for individuals with severe depression.
An employer-sponsored service, the employee assistance program (EAP), offers counseling services for professionals who are experiencing issues that negatively affect their professional or personal life. Through individual counseling sessions, clinicians address job-related or personal issues. OhioHealth also offers an eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction program.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The behavioral health treatment team at Riverside Methodist Hospital consists of psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, nurse practitioners, social workers, and counselors.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
The hospital’s website describes the inpatient care environment as a “safe environment to stabilize.” According to Best-rehabs.com survey data, alumni had mixed opinions about the accommodations at the hospital. Five respondents collectively provided a 3.2-star rating for exercise and leisure activities and a 3.8-star rating for cleanliness.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
At the time of this writing, three former patients provided slightly critical reviews of Riverside Methodist Hospital. The alumni gave two and three out of five stars for overall treatment effectiveness and accommodations. They also gave three-star ratings for the inclusion of holistic treatment methods and the amount of counseling options. One anonymous alum mentioned that there were no group sessions for talking, and instead, they drew and colored during treatment. Another alum simply commented, “It was very Bad.”
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
A few friends and family members submitted positive reviews to Best-rehabs.com. Three reviewers gave four- and five-star ratings for treatment effectiveness and family participation. Holistic offerings, family participation, and staff level of experience also received four and five stars.
Loved ones specifically expressed appreciation for the level of communication with family members. One anonymous family member wrote, “They were very kind to me and explained to me the requirements she would be having to accomplish.” Another anonymous loved one mentioned that the hospital kept the family in the loop and was honest about the progress of their family member’s stay as a strength.
FINANCING
Riverside Methodist Hospital accepts Medicare and Medicaid, as well as most major insurance providers. Sliding scale fees may also be available to eligible patients.