Middle Flint Behavioral HealthCare
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Middle Flint Behavioral HealthCare
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People coming to our program for the assistance for the first time to obtain service can come to our Access, Authorizations and Audits (AAA) where they will find Central Intake, Ambulatory Detoxification and our HIV/ AIDS Reduction Program. Access, Authorizations and Audits (AAA) Obtaining Services Individuals may seek services from Middle Flint Behavioral HealthCare on their own or a referral may be made by a concerned family member or friend, physicians, other health professionals, hospitals or other agencies. Services are accessed and appointments are made through the Access, Authorizations and Audits unit (AAA). Appointments can be made by calling AAA at 229-931-2404 or going to one of the agency sites where a staff member will provide assistance in contacting AAA. Once a call is received, a staff member of AAA will obtain enough information to determine the needs of the person being referred. If it is determined that Middle Flint Behavioral HealthCare provides services to meet those needs, an initial intake appointment will be given within five (5) days of the initial referral. If needed services are not available, information on appropriate community resources will be provided. At the initial intake appointment, a trained mental health professional will perform an assessment which includes asking questions regarding the presenting problem, any experiences that have affected the mental/emotional well being or daily of the consumer. This will help determine what services are needed. During the initial appointment the consumer will receive information about Middle Flint Behavioral HealthCare, the available services, and the agency policy on consumer rights and confidentiality. Each person enrolled for services will receive a psychiatric evaluation. Every effort is made to have the consumer seen by a physician, usually a consulting psychiatrist, within thirty (30) days of the first appointment, earlier if possible. The doctor will officially order the services to be provided and will make a determination regarding the need to prescribe medications. All services and medications recommended by Middle Flint Behavioral HealthCare are voluntary. back to top of page back to services page Making Appointments The mission of the Central Intake Unit is to provide crisis assessments, interventions, and assess DSM-IV diagnoses. Referrals are made for individuals seeking services to the appropriate program within the Middle Flint Behavioral HealthCare system. Assessments are conducted as soon as possible for those in crisis, and on a schedule for those with less emergent needs. Individuals served are those who may be in crisis and require immediate intervention, persons with psychiatric disorders (mental health and/or developmental disability), substance abuse problem, or co-morbid psychiatric and substance abuse disorders. Prior to admission, a person must voluntarily request or consent to screening and assessment, be appropriately screened which may include medical clearance by designated professional staff, and meet eligibility requirements for services. No one is refused admission based on inability to pay for services. Middle Flint Behavioral HealthCare accepts Medicaid as payment in full. Medicare and health insurance claims will be filed, and consumers may be responsible for a co-payment. A sliding fee based on the household income may be assessed. The clinicians in the Central Intake Unit are available to assess incoming consumers Monday through Friday during regular business hours, and evenings and weekends by appointment. Central Intake is part of the Access, Authorizations and Audits unit which is located in Americus with satellite sites in Cordele and Montezuma. Referral to services include: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Outpatient Clinics Day Support Mental Health Programs Day Services for Substance Abuse Substance Abuse Residential Program for Women Community Support Residential Programs The Central Intake Unit also provides Crisis Intervention Services which include:
Mental Health Professional On-Call 24 Hours A Day, 7 Days A Week Services Crisis Hotline (1-800-342-7843) Access, Authorizations and Audits Unit In-Patient Hospitalization Referrals to Sumter Regional Hospital and West Central Georgia Regional Hospital back to top of page back to services page
Individuals abusing alcohol or other drugs may seek help for withdrawal through Middle Flint Behavioral HealthCare. The goals of this service include: Minimize discomfort and other adverse effects during withdrawal Encourage individuals to complete detoxification and enter a long-term rehabilitation program to being the recovery process. Services provided include:
Nursing assessment Diagnostic assessment Psychiatric/Medical assessment Group education and substance abuse training This program is voluntary and accepts referrals from the following sources:
Legal System Employers Hospitals Social Service Agencies Physicians Families Alcoholic Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous back to top of page back to services page The HIV/AIDS Risk Reduction program provides a linkage between Middle Flint Behavioral HealthCare and the health departments in the eight county service area. The counselor also coordinates training and education on sexually transmitted diseases, women’s health, and substance abuse for all units of the agency. Other services offered include: AIDS prevention education HIV/AIDS counseling Ongoing risk reduction counseling and assessment for substance abuse consumers Confidential HIV/AIDS testing Educational and prevention materials available Training for employees and at-risk populations within the service area Ongoing public awareness campaign |
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