Acadia Vermillion Hospital

Services

• When patients first get to Vermilion in Lafayette, they will take part in a free, confidential level of care screening by one of our Assessment and Referral Specialists. After gathering all pertinent information, one of our psychiatrists will review the assessment and determine the appropriate level of care and treatment.

  At Vermilion’s addiction rehab, we believe in the power of using Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) as our main approach to treatment. We have found that this therapeutic model is suited for treating both acute and short-term lengths of stay due to its effectiveness in working quickly by focusing on skill-building, as well as by identifying and disputing irrational beliefs and cognitive distortions. REBT has also proven to be beneficial in providing extended care for substance abuse concerns, mental health illnesses, and services specific to our military population. By implementing this REBT approach to treatment, the therapeutic interventions that are incorporated at our inpatient addiction rehab include the following:

  Detoxification: For those adolescents and adults who come to us struggling with various drug and alcohol addictions, we provide medically supervised detox services. As part of the 12-step model of recovery, we implement the idea of “rational recovery,” designed to provide patients with recovery skills that can last a lifetime and prevent future struggles with addiction.

  Medication management: As part of the treatment process, patients who are suffering from a co-occurring disorder may receive medication in order to treat any symptoms they are experiencing. Meetings with a psychiatrist occur on a regular basis in order to monitor the effectiveness of any medication that is prescribed and to make any necessary changes.

  Group therapy: Group therapy is the main component of treatment at our inpatient treatment clinic. Various groups are held on a daily basis and may include discussions on:
  •Problem-solving
  •Medication education
  •Relapse prevention
  •Mental illness education
  •Anger management and conflict resolution
  •Healthy relationships
  •Developing effective communication skills
  •Goal-setting
  •Holistic wellness
  •Forming appropriate boundaries

  Individual therapy: Individual counseling sessions are held on an as-needed basis and provide patients with time to meet alone with their therapist in order to discuss anything that may be of concern to them.

  Family therapy: We believe that positive changes are initiated through the family unit as a whole, which is why we strongly encourage our patients’ family members to actively participate in the therapeutic process. Family sessions are designed to address issues that affect the entire family and begin the process of healing. We also offer parents and caregivers education on mental illness, substance abuse, and medication management so that they can effectively help their loved one during and after treatment.

  Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT): This form of therapy is designed to help people create a rich and meaningful life, while developing the skills needed to effectively handle the pain and stress that comes with life’s experiences.

  In order to provide a fully comprehensive therapeutic experience, Vermilion also provides the following therapies:
  •Expressive
  •Recreation
  •Experiential

Other Notes

• At Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems, we are dedicated to making sure that each person who enters our doors will be provided with the treatment options that will most optimally place him or her on the path for true recovery and lasting wellness.

  In order to ensure that we can appropriately meet the needs of those who are entrusted into our care, there are a few criteria that individuals must meet in order to participate in our inpatient treatment programming. These criteria are outlined briefly in the following:

  Adolescent Programming
  •Must be between the ages of 12 and 17
  •Must present with symptoms synonymous with a mental health condition, substance use disorder, or dual diagnosis concerns
  •May be suffering from suicidal ideation / is a danger to self
  •May be at risk for harming others
  •May be unable to engage in age-appropriate activities of daily living due to psychiatric instability
  •May be suffering from an addiction that requires medical detoxification services

  Adult Programming
  •Must be aged 18 or older
  •Must present with symptoms synonymous with a mental health condition, substance use disorder, or dual diagnosis concerns
  •May be suffering suicidal ideation / is a danger to self
  •May be at risk for harming others
  •May be unable to function properly as a result of psychiatric instability
  •May be suffering from an addiction that requires medical detoxification services

  It is important to keep in mind that all admissions into treatment at Vermilion are done on a case-by-case basis, after thorough review of the person’s presenting needs and concerns. If you have any questions about our admissions criteria, please do not hesitate to contact us.

  If you or an important person in your life are suffering from symptoms of a mental health disorder, a substance use disorder, or dual diagnosis concerns, please reach out to the caring staff here at Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems today.