ABOUT RUTLAND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Rutland Mental Health Services (RMHS) specializes in providing treatment for individuals of all ages who are experiencing mental health issues, substance abuse problems, and behavioral disorders. RMHS is located in Rutland, Vt., and offers a range of services including outpatient services, intensive outpatient services (IOP), case management, vocational and housing assistance, medication management, and treatment for co-occurring disorders. In addition to the main program offerings, RMHS has specialized programs for women, teens, and the elderly.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
RMHS takes a holistic approach to treatment, centered around developing lifelong abstinence. Each client receives an individualized care plan (ICP) based on a comprehensive assessment, which is updated annually. The program incorporates individual, group, and family therapies, as well as skills training, symptom management, and crisis planning. Supportive counseling and various aftercare options are available for continued support. Elderly care and 24/7 emergency services are also provided.
Treatment at RMHS involves three-hour counseling sessions on a flexible schedule for outpatients. Group and family sessions focus on addressing the root causes of substance abuse and improving relationships. The facility also provides educational services to enhance relapse prevention efforts.
In addition to treatment, RMHS offers employment services and housing assistance for short- and long-term residencies. Transitional living is available through the Crisis Stabilization and Inpatient Diversion (CSID) program, and supervised living is provided through the Maplewood Recovery Residence.
RMHS has an intensive outpatient program (IOP) called Quitting Time for clients struggling with substance abuse. This program consists of therapy, relapse prevention, and a focus on the 12-step model for abstinence. Aftercare groups focusing on medication management, relapse prevention, and relationship issues are also available.
The facility offers specialized programs such as the Rocking Horse Program for women, including those who are pregnant or have children, who are struggling with addiction. RMHS also provides DUI courses, treatment court coordination, and programs for men and women transitioning out of incarceration. The Crash program specifically targets clients whose driving privileges have been revoked due to DUIs and related offenses.
RMHS offers outpatient child and family services for individuals aged 18 and under. Respite services and transitional services are available for families with a child or adolescent struggling with a behavioral disorder. Treatment can be provided in the facility, school, or elsewhere in the community. The facility also offers play-based therapy for children ages six and younger through Children’s Upstream Services (CUPS) and operates Rutland County Head Start for children between the ages of three and five from low-income households.
The facility runs the Jump on Board for Success (JOBS) program, which helps young adults aged 16 to 21 find employment while developing social and work skills. RMHS also operates an alternative school for high-risk youth, combining traditional, experiential, and adventure-based learning.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The team at RMHS includes 431 staff members, as well as volunteers and contracted healthcare providers. The staff comprises facilities and administrative professionals, as well as clinical and behavioral health specialists.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
At the time of this writing, Best-rehabs.com has not received feedback from alumni of RMHS. However, an anonymous loved one of a former client gave a mixed review, praising the helpfulness of the staff while expressing that the rules seemed strict. The same respondent rated the treatment effectiveness, family participation, and the staff’s level of training and experience with five out of five stars, but gave an average three out of five star rating for connectivity, affordability, counseling options, and the ability of counselors to treat co-occurring disorders.
On Google, the facility has received four out of five stars from two reviews to date. Alum Julie wrote, “Wonderful professional organization!!”
FINANCING
Details about pricing are not available on the facility’s website. However, RMHS accepts Medicaid as well as state-financed and private insurance. Payment assistance is offered on a sliding scale.