About University Behavioral Health of Denton
Serving the northern Texas region since 2005, the University Behavioral Health (UBH) of Denton is a private, freestanding psychiatric hospital that offers residential, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient services to treat substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Located 40-miles north of Dallas, the facility treats children (under 7), adolescents ages (7 to 13), and adults. The facility also offers specialized women’s-only, military, and senior programs. Medically-managed detox is available on-site.
Treatment & Assessment
Upon admission, clients undergo an initial psychiatric and substance abuse assessment to determine an appropriate level of care. The facility also handles 24/7 crisis interventions. University Behavioral Health of Denton uses a combination of counseling and evidence-based treatment methods to addresses addiction behaviors. Along with 12-step meetings, clients participate in group counseling, engage in therapeutic activities, and attend educational sessions on addiction and relapse prevention. Clients are enrolled in the appropriate care programs based on their qualifications and their specific treatment needs.
The adult treatment program provides substance abuse and behavioral health services to clients that are 18-years-old or older. The program uses individual and group counseling, detox (if needed), and family support counseling to change cognitive behaviors. Treatment focuses on breaking chemical dependence and establishing sober living habits.
UBH of Denton treats a range of mental health conditions and co-occurring disorders, including depression, anxiety, compulsive disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia, and issues related to sexual trauma. Like substance abuse treatments, the program for mental illness offers group counseling and therapeutic activities. UBH also provides ongoing medication management.
Specialized programs are available for children, adolescent (7 to 13), veteran, senior and women clients. The women only program offers specialized, topic-relevant support groups on postpartum depression, trauma, eating disorders, and loss of pregnancy. The veteran and military program is designed to support military serviceman that need assistance in breaking chemical dependence, while addressing PTSD and other stress-related concerns. The child, adolescent, and senior programs offer similar services as the adult programs, but tailored to specific age groups.
Staff Credentials
The University Behavioral Health of Denton employs a qualified, multidisciplinary team. The staff consists of psychiatrists, registered nurses, Master’s-level counselors, recreational therapists, mental health technicians, child psychologists, and case managers. The medical team is highly trained in the key skills needed to treat addiction clients. The counseling staff is specially trained in stress, co-occurring behavioral health disorders, and other gender and age-specific concerns.
Accommodations & Amenities
As a private, 104-bed psychiatric hospital, University Behavioral Health of Denton offers a therapeutic, safe, and structured environment, with separate units for specialized groups and various ages. Patients have 24/7 access to medical and nursing attention. Clients are not allowed to have electronic devices, such as cell phones or iPods. Visitation hours are offered daily from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
What Alumni Say
At the time of this writing, eight alumni provided feedback for UBH to Best-rehabs.com. The alumni offered mostly positive feedback for the treatment received at UBH, commonly citing the staff as a strength.
Providing three-star ratings or higher for staff-related critera, alumni seemed impressed with individual staff members, counseling options, and the staff’s overall level of training and experience. One anonymous alum reported: “The care shown by the professionals there was exemplary. My time spent at UBH was well spent.”
Although most alumni agreed the staff was a program strength, food was frequently listed as a weakness. As a result, alumni gave the facility meals and accommodations an average of 3.5 out of five star rating.
On Google, the facility received 2.1 out of five stars from 51 reviews to date. Some of the alumni feedback is polarized. While some reviewers mentioned quality staff members, many were extremely critical of clinical staff members and treatment focus. In a representative review, alum Mandy wrote: “I wish I could give a 0! I was there earlier this year. I’ve never felt so uncomfortable and disrespected by the staff. I needed gluten free meals so I got 2 slices of turkey with a slice of cheese and an apple! That’s it. I had to ask for a new doctor.”
What Friends & Family Say
To date, four loved ones have provided feedback to Best-rehabs.com about UBH. Loved ones expressed more mixed opinions of the facility, reporting inconvenient visiting hours and frustrating clerical issues, though three provided four- and maximum five-star ratings for treatment effectiveness.
The loved ones did not agree about the strengths and weaknesses of the program. For instance, one loved one described the program as family oriented, while another gave the facility just two out of five stars for family participation.
What Staff Say
While Best-rehabs.com has only received one review from a staff member of University Behavioral Health of Denton, the review was positive. Giving maximum five-star ratings for affordability and for the counselor’s level of training and experience, one employee wrote: “Helps family and friends cope with their loved ones addiction.”
The staff member gave the facility only two out of five stars for its holistic treatment options.
Financing
There is currently no information provided on the facility’s website or otherwise regarding its costs. However, it is likely that insurance and self-pay options comparable to other medical facilities are both available.
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