Behavioral Medicine
Behavioral Medicine at RWMC
When you or a loved one are seeking care for Substance use disorder or behavioral health illness, you want to feel safe and secure. You want to know you are in the hands of experienced medical professionals defined by commitment and compassion. That is why our behavioral medicine program delivers individualized care for anyone seeking help with an substance use or behavioral health issue.
Oftentimes, people with these illnesses have related medical issues. Our programs are located inside Roger Williams Medical Center, which means patients have access to a full range of medical services should the need arise. Knowing their loved ones are being treated in this safe environment gives families invaluable peace of mind.
Our comprehensive behavioral health programs at Roger Williams include:
- ASAM level 4.0 15-bed alcohol and drug detoxification unit for patients suffering from substance use disorders, including alcohol, opioids, and other substances.
- A 12-bed geriatric behavioral health unit serving the mental health needs of patients over 65
- A 12-bed dual diagnosis unit for patients with acute behavioral health illness and addictive disorders
Alcohol And Drug Detoxification Program at RWMC
RWMC is home to the only ASAM level 4.0 program in the state, where we offer medically managed intensive inpatient services and is the highest level of care in the American Society of Addiction Medicine framework.
Substances typically treated on this unit include withdrawal from alcohol, opioids, or benzodiazepines.
Services:
Detoxification can be physically and emotionally demanding. Our addiction experts tailor treatment plans to ensure each patient is safely treated. Under careful medical supervision, adult patients receive daily therapy designed specifically for safe detoxification. Our highly trained physicians, nursing staff and experts ensure patients receive the specialized care needed for a successful recovery.
Patients with serious alcohol and substance use disorders often carry with them other medical complications. Since we are located within Roger Williams Medical Center, patients in our program can receive help should other issues arise.
Designed to treat both the physiological effects of substance use and any coexisting medical conditions a patient may have, the Alcohol & Drug Detoxification Program at Roger Williams helps people safely reach recovery. Patients who successfully complete this program are referred to less intensive services to continue their treatment, and may include referrals to our co-occurring use disorders outpatient program located on campus at Our Lady of Fatima, or the Early Recovery group
Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit at RWMC
The decision to seek behavioral health care can be a difficult one. You want to know the care will be comprehensive, sensitive, and individualized. The choice of where to seek care can become even more complicated when the person needing help is a senior citizen.
The twelve-bed Geriatric behavioral health Unit treats the mental and emotional needs of older adults. A team of nursing professionals, physicians, clinicians, and support staff work together to meet the mental health needs of patients over the age of 65. While length of stay can vary according to many factors, the average stay for our patients is usually ten days.
Patients in this unit receive a comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and behavioral health evaluation by our interdisciplinary team, who then create a treatment plan that includes individualized care in a safe and comfortable environment.
The fact that the Geriatric behavioral health Unit is located at Roger Williams Medical Center makes it unique in Rhode Island. For patients with both medical and mental health issues, this means treatment is available onsite as opposed to other behavioral health facilities that must transport patients to an outside hospital should the need arise.
Our team of medical professionals strongly encourages family involvement to ensure patients' needs are addressed from admission through discharge. To ensure care continues after discharge, we offer self-care plans or aftercare plans for patients needing continued at-home care.
Dual Diagnosis Unit at RWMC
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, Approximately 50% of individuals with a substance use disorder also have a co-occurring mental health condition. The Dual Diagnosis Unit at Roger Williams offers care for both issues in one comprehensive environment.
This twelve-bed unit treats patients with both mental health and substance use disorders.
Our treatment team is focused on addressing the needs of patients with acute behavioral health illness and substance use disorders in one coordinated environment. Following a comprehensive evaluation of patient's behavioral health and medical status, our interdisciplinary team devises an individualized treatment plan.
Our unit is distinct in that we are located within an acute care hospital setting. That means patients suffering from more than one condition can receive a wide range of treatment in one safe place. This innovative program provides a therapeutic milieu and intensive treatment program for patients with both medical and mental health issues.
By offering 24-hour intensive nursing and medical supervision, family and care providers can be assured that patients are receiving necessary treatment for each of their illnesses. When treatment for both mental health issues and addictions is required, the Dual Diagnosis Unit at Roger Williams is the premiere source for comprehensive, innovative treatment.
Phone: 401-456-2363