About this facility
The A.F. Whitsitt Center treats adults 18 and older who are struggling with drug addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. It offers several levels of care, including detox and residential treatment. An additional feature is its twelve crisis stabilization beds for individuals experiencing a crisis from opioid or stimulant use that includes a short-term relapse prevention program
The A.F. Whitsitt Center uses a holistic and trauma-informed approach to support the recovery of the patient. Treatment programs offered are medication assisted treatment (MAT) and extensive counseling. Therapies include individual, group, and gender-specific sessions that help clients build relapse prevention skills and address underlying grief and trauma, contributing to well-being.
Recovery in Motion (RIM) is a free, peer-led outpatient program providing a safe and supportive environment for patients on the road to wellness. This unique program includes educational, family and wellness-oriented activities, recreation, arts and crafts, job search assistance, harm reduction services and naloxone education. The program’s main goal is to empower people and enhance their quality of life.
The center provides a structured 4-day detox program that treats opioid addiction using medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and targeted therapies. It guides individuals toward recovery by providing vital relapse prevention counseling and discharge planning to establish healthy coping skills.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment; Detoxification; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient; Residential/24-hour residential; Hospital inpatient detoxification; Hospital inpatient treatment; Residential detoxification; Short-term residential
Opioid Medications used in Treatment, OM, Buprenorphine used in Treatment; Naltrexone used in Treatment
External Opioid Medications Source, OMSC, Other contracted prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AUT, Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere; This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, SMAT, Other contracted prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Buprenorphine detoxification; Buprenorphine maintenance; Prescribes buprenorphine; Prescribes naltrexone; Relapse prevention with naltrexone; Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere; Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification; Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Pharmacotherapies, PHR, Acamprosate (Campral®); Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant; Buprenorphine with naloxone; Buprenorphine without naloxone; Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable); Naltrexone (oral); Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable); Medications for HIV treatment; Medications for Hepatitis C treatment; Clonidine; Medication for mental disorders; Nicotine replacement; Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Motivational interviewing; Matrix Model; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, State government
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, State department of health; Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF); Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; SAMHSA funding/block grants
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Adult women; Pregnant/postpartum women; Adult men; Seniors or older adults; Veterans; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment, ASPT, Comprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Outreach to persons in the community; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
Testing, SCR, Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; HIV testing; STD testing; TB screening; Metabolic syndrome monitoring; Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Self-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Recovery coach; Mentoring/peer support
Other Services, OTHR, Treatment for gambling disorder
Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services, DETOX, Alcohol Detoxification; Benzodiazepines Detoxification; Cocaine Detoxification; Methamphetamines detoxification; Opioids detoxification; Medication routinely used during detoxification
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Marital/couples counseling
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Young Adults; Adults
Sex Accepted, SN, Female; Male
Language Services, SL, Spanish
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services, AS, Case management service; Early intervention for HIV; Mental health services; Social skills development; Transportation assistance; Integrated primary care services; Suicide prevention services
