St. Joseph Medical Center (TX)

1401 St Joseph Pkwy Houston, TX 77002

St. Joseph Medical Center, in Houston, is dedicated to providing a broad range of services, from detoxification to mental health treatment, and care for co-occurring disorders. They are committed to helping adults, and seniors navigate their recovery journey by providing a detoxification program, mental health therapy, and comprehensive care for those with co-occurring disorders. They offer a variety of payment methods including medicare, medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, and state mental health agency (or equivalent) funds for their services. The staff at St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to providing expert care in a supportive environment.

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A drug treatment facility provides an array of crucial services, including inpatient and outpatient treatment, substance use treatment, detoxification, and mental health support. The inpatient and outpatient programs offer structured therapy sessions and recovery guidance, catering to varying patient needs. Substance use treatment addresses specific drug dependencies, facilitating a safer path towards sobriety. Detoxification services aid in the physical cleansing of harmful substances, while mental health support ensures holistic recovery, helping individuals cope with psychological challenges accompanying addiction.

Type of Care: Substance use treatment; Mental health treatment; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults / serious emotional disturbance in children

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public): Private for-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted: Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Special Programs/Groups Offered: Young adults; Seniors or older adults; Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ); Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS; Clients who have experienced trauma; Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Assessment/Pre-treatment: Screening for tobacco use

Service Setting (Outpatient, Inpatient, etc.): Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient

Education and Counseling Services: Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy: Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted: Adults; Seniors

Language Services: Spanish

Facility Type: Separate inpatient psychiatric unit of a general hospital

Facility Vaping Policy: Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services: Court-ordered outpatient treatment; Diet and exercise counseling; Family psychoeducation; Case management service; Suicide prevention services; Education services

Pharmacotherapies: Nicotine replacement; Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation; Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Treatment Approaches: Activity therapy; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Dialectical behavior therapy; Group therapy; Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment; Individual psychotherapy; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Emergency Mental Health Services: Crisis intervention team; Psychiatric emergency onsite services; Psychiatric emergency walk-in services

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Court-ordered outpatient treatment

Referred to by various names in different states, such as "assisted outpatient treatment (AOT)," "involuntary outpatient treatment," or "mandatory outpatient treatment." 44 states including Texas allow the use of court-ordered outpatient treatment as a way for individuals with severe mental illness, who are unable to voluntarily receive care, to stay in their community. Each state has its own laws regarding involuntary commitment that establish the criteria for determining when court-ordered treatment is appropriate for these individuals. (https://www.crimesolutions.gov/ProgramDetails.aspx?ID=228)

Diet and exercise counseling

St. Joseph Medical Center may offer information and support (such as training in skills and access to resources) to individuals with an emphasis on the relationship between physical and mental health. Diet and exercise counseling helps individuals make informed decisions regarding: (1) proper nutrition and healthy eating habits, as well as food choices that enhance health and/or aid in weight management; and (2) selecting physical activities that promote overall health and fitness, with a focus on reducing the risk of chronic diseases and supporting recovery.

Family psychoeducation

Refers to St. Joseph Medical Center aiming to assist consumers, their families and supporters in understanding mental illness, developing effective coping strategies, reducing family tension, providing social support, focusing on the future, and finding ways to aid in recovery through relationship building, education, collaboration, and problem-solving. This includes learning about mental illness, mastering new methods of managing it, and offering encouragement to one another.

Case management service

A service that provides assistance to individuals and families in coordinating necessary support and resources through a designated case manager. The case manager assesses the needs of clients and their families and arranges for various services such as mental health care, social work, healthcare, education, employment training, recreational activities, transportation, advocacy, and respite care as needed.

Suicide prevention services

Involve identifying potential warning signs; educating staff on recognizing signs of suicidal behavior and evaluating risk; and managing patients who are at risk of suicide by providing appropriate interventions, such as treating underlying mental health or substance use disorders, administering psychotropic medications, offering supportive services, and providing education. Hotlines also allow individuals to reach the closest suicide prevention mental health provider in Houston for assistance.

Education services

Source or offer educational services ranging from basic literacy to obtaining a GED and college courses, including special education for individuals at the pre-primary, primary, secondary, and adult levels.

Activity therapy

Refers to therapy that utilizes creative arts, physical movement, sound and rhythm, leisure activities, and dramatic role-playing to aid in the treatment of emotional and mental health issues.

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Refers to a form of therapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns. Clients work with a therapist, either individually, in a family setting, or in a group setting, to identify and replace unproductive thoughts with more positive and realistic ones. The client is encouraged to be an active participant in the therapy process.

Dialectical behavior therapy

A type of therapy that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with acceptance and mindfulness strategies, with the goal of helping individuals address multiple disorders. DBT has five components, including skills training, individualized treatment plans, access to therapists beyond the clinical setting, reinforcement of adaptive behaviors, and therapist team consultation. The therapy seeks to balance behavioral change, problem-solving, and emotional regulation with validation, mindfulness, and acceptance.

Group therapy

Involves small groups, typically consisting of 4 to 12 individuals who share similar challenges, meeting regularly with a therapist at St. Joseph Medical Center. The therapist leverages the emotional interactions within the group to provide relief from distress and potentially modify the behavior of the group members.

Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment

A treatment approach that addresses both mental illness and substance abuse simultaneously, offered by a single clinician or treatment team. This long-term, community-focused program uses specialized counseling specifically designed for individuals with co-occurring disorders.

Individual psychotherapy

Focuses on addressing a patient's current life and relationships within their family, social, and work environment through one-on-one therapy sessions. The aim is to identify and resolve issues with a deeper understanding, and also to build upon the patient's strengths.

Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

The use of telecommunication technology at St. Joseph Medical Center that enables healthcare providers to connect with patients remotely, diagnose conditions, offer treatment, and collaborate with other providers to deliver quality healthcare services is known as telemedicine, teletherapy, telepsychiatry, or e-psychiatry. The facility maf offer it as an option for individuals not located in Houston.

*The source of the presented data is SAMHSA, (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).

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