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Residential Treatment Program at the Dewey Center, Aurora Psychiatric
Hospital
For referrals and admissions, call 414-454-6700.
The Residential Treatment Program at the Dewey Center of Aurora
Psychiatric Hospital uses a holistic and evidence-based approach to drug
and alcohol rehabilitation and recovery. Located in the wooded-setting of the Dewey Center
in suburban Milwaukee, WI,
our residential rehab program addresses the physical, spiritual and emotional
effects of drug and alcohol addiction to build the foundation for
life-long recovery.
We recognize addiction to alcohol or other drugs is a disease that
has biological, psychological and social causes. As with other chronic
medical conditions, addictions vary in severity and complexity, involve
aspects of personal choice, and progress is often complicated by
relapse.
Recovery from addiction also requires a range of biological,
psychological and social interventions. Medications, such as Suboxone, ease withdrawal and
aid in recuperation, as well as address co-existing medical and
psychiatric conditions. Group and individual therapy focuses on the
psychological dependence that occurs with the use of alcohol and/or
other drugs to cope with a variety of life's problems, and on rebuilding
personal relationships and enhancing social support for rehabilitation
and recovery.
The client as active participant in rehabilitation
We see treatment as a collaborative process that treats clients with
respect, honors their expertise and perspectives, and builds on the
strengths they bring to rehab and recovery. Treatment is effective when it evokes
the client's intrinsic values and goals that support their desire to
change. We respect each client's personal autonomy. Clients are
responsible for their own decisions: It is not a question of allowing or
permitting a clients to choose but rather acknowledging and working with
this autonomy.
Evidenced-based rehab treatment
The Residential Treatment Program at the Dewey Center provides
evidence-based therapy built on 3 proven treatment approaches:
- Motivational interviewing
Provides our basic philosophy of how best to join with clients and
facilitate the natural process of change, and enhancing intrinsic
motivation by examining and resolving ambivalence
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Used to build specific, pragmatic skills to live with addiction,
cope effectively with life's problems and build social support for
recovery
- The Community Reinforcement Approach
Natural social, recreational and family reinforcers are used to help
clients change, while giving family and friends positive and
productive ways to support the client's recovery
Treatment components
Our program provides a full range of therapeutic activities designed
to help individuals establish an effective rehabilitation and recovery plan. We offer:
- A comprehensive assessment
- Group therapy
- Individual and family therapy
- Psychiatric consultation
- Medication management
- Self study
Our program includes a focus on wellness, with activities designed to
improve self-care, through stress management, exercise and nutrition. We
also offer complementary medicine approaches including mindfulness, yoga
and spirituality. For patients who require medically supervised
detoxification prior to beginning our residential program, these
services are provided on an inpatient basis at Aurora Psychiatric
Hospital.
Treatment team
We also recognize that many individuals with addictions have
co-existing psychiatric and/or medical illnesses that need to be
addressed at the same time to provide optimum treatment. Our treatment
programs are directed and staffed by board-certified addiction
psychiatrists and other licensed professionals who integrate all
clinically relevant features of each individuals care into their
treatment plan.
Our medical staff include some of Wisconsin's leading experts in
treating addictions including Lance Longo, MD, and Michael Bohn, MD.
Ashok Bedi, MD, is also involved in our program, providing expertise on
some of the spiritual components of recovery.
Referrals and admissions
Call us at 414-454-6700.
Payment
Our extended residential program is a self-pay, 28-day program for
adults that offers a comprehensive progression through recovery. We also
offer short-term residential programming that may be reimbursable
through some health insurance plans.
Ages
Our program is designed for adults who are ages 18 and older.
About Aurora Psychiatric Hospital
Aurora Psychiatric Hospital offers an ideal setting for individuals
who are struggling with mental health or substance abuse problems.
Located in the Milwaukee area on a beautiful, 30-acre wooded campus, in Wauwatosa, WI, Aurora
Psychiatric Hospital has been a leader in behavioral health care since
1884.
Our staff includes some of the area's leading psychiatrists,
therapists and clinical nurses -- all dedicated to delivering
evidence-based treatment in a caring and confidential manner. Through
our high level of expertise, commitment to excellence and involvement in
clinical research, our patients benefit from the most advanced and
innovative treatment options available.
The mission of our Substance Abuse Treatment Services is to provide a
comprehensive network of education, assessment, treatment, and referral
services for individuals and family members affected by alcohol or other
substance use disorders.
Setting the standard in addiction treatment in southeastern
Wisconsin and the Milwaukee area
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