Programs and Services:

DOVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH'S 24-HOUR ASSESSMENT REFERRAL CENTER
302.741.0140

When mental health and/or substance abuse issues arise, help is on hand 24 hours a day, seven days a week at Dover Behavioral Health's Assessment Referral Center (ARC). No appointment or referral is needed.

ARC is staffed with highly trained behavioral healthcare professionals, including social workers, nurses, and counselors, who provide immediate access to confidential help – free of charge. Whether conducting telephone screenings or face-to-face assessments, ARC’s behavioral healthcare specialists work as a team to develop and initiate the recommended course of treatment.

Our comprehensive assessments include:

· Evaluation of the presenting problem
· Mental health and substance abuse history
· Current mental status examination
· Safety assessment
· Level of care determination
· Financial considerations
· Plan of action, including referrals for ongoing support

ARC’s services are responsive to the needs of individuals, families, and professionals. To ensure access to the high quality of help provided by Dover Behavioral Health, we accept most insurance plans, including HMO's, PPO's, and other managed care plans. Also, we are Medicaid, Medicare, and Tricare approved.

*We do not provide transportation for assessment or admission.

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INPATIENT SERVICES FOR ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS

When individuals experience acute behavioral health symptoms and need intensive inpatient care, Dover Behavioral Health provides a safe, secure environment where patients will receive the highest quality of care. Our experienced professional staff combine compassion with skill, closely monitoring behavior and medication, consistently tending to the needs of each patient.

Our multidisciplinary treatment plans are specially designed to meet the differing needs of adults and adolescents. In all cases, inpatient treatment plans encourage and incorporate family involvement.

Our Adult and Adolescent Inpatient Services include:

· Comprehensive individual assessments
· Daily structured therapeutic programming
· Patient education
· Allied therapies, including art and music therapy
· Personalized discharge and aftercare plans
· Follow up with outpatient providers
· Academic instruction for adolescents
· Dual-diagnosis programming
· Psychiatric evaluation and medication stabilization
· Medical evaluation

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PARTIAL HOSPITAL PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS & ADOLESCENTS

Anyone who needs support in transitioning from inpatient psychiatric care or requires more intensive services than those offered in traditional outpatient therapy will benefit from Dover Behavioral Health's Partial Hospital Program.

The Partial Hospital Programs are tailored differently  to ensure that activities and therapies reflect the specific stage of life needs of each individual. Both the Adolescent & Adult Partial Hospital Programs are offered weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., providing intensive therapeutic assistance for individuals who need support as they strive to achieve a satisfying and productive life at home, in the work place, or school and in the community.

Program elements include:

· Comprehensive individual assessments
· Daily psycho-educational and group therapy as well as skills training
· Allied therapies, including art and music therapy
· Academic instruction for adolescents
· Dual-diagnosis programming
· Personalized discharge & aftercare plans
· Psychiatric evaluation & medication stabilization

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DUAL DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT FOR ADULTS & ADOLESCENTS

The treatment programs are designed to meet the complex and unique needs of adults and adolescents who have mental health issues combined with problems related to substance abuse.

Services for patients who come to Dover Behavioral Health for Dual Diagnosis Treatment include:

· A comprehensive assessment and evaluation to assess the scope of their addiction and related mental health issues
· Group therapy by professionals who specialize in dual diagnosis treatment
· Family sessions
· Psycho educational group activities, including videos, lectures, discussions, and workbook materials.

Core treatment goals include an increased understanding of dual diagnosis and broader knowledge about the changes needed to promote healing and recovery.

Our team of specialists addresses:

· Disease concept
· Cross addiction
· Relapse prevention
· 12-step self-help groups
· Denial
· Communication and assertiveness training
· Leisure activities and stress management
· AIDS and chemical abuse
· Aftercare

Dual Diagnosis Treatment at Dover Behavioral Health supports the 12-step approach to treatment and includes Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous involvement. All patients who participate in the Dual Diagnosis component of treatment are strongly encouraged to attend meetings upon completion of Dover Behavioral Health's program.

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