The Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Ctr – Behavioral Health Unit is a comprehensive behavioral health facility.
Main Services and Features
The Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Ctr – Behavioral Health Unit offers a variety of services focused on addressing behavioral health and substance use disorders. The facility serves adults and adolescents throughout Southeastern Wisconsin, providing group-based programs, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programming. Notable features include its multidisciplinary team of professionals and research-supported treatment models.
Key Services and Programs
Partial Hospitalization Program
The partial hospitalization program provides intensive, highly structured psychiatric care for adults and adolescents in an outpatient setting. This program includes daily group therapy sessions, teaching Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to help individuals overcome distress and find purpose in their lives.
Intensive Outpatient Program
The intensive outpatient program is designed for those who need more support than traditional weekly or monthly outpatient therapy. It involves 3-hour group therapy sessions several times a week, focusing on managing symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders.
Behavioral Health Services
The facility offers counseling, psychotherapy, psychological evaluation, and psychiatry for a range of behavioral health problems, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, eating disorders, family issues, grief, and substance abuse.
Levels of Care
- Outpatient: Traditional weekly or monthly therapy sessions for individuals requiring ongoing support.
- Intensive Outpatient: More frequent group therapy sessions for those needing additional support.
- Partial Hospitalization: Daily group therapy sessions in an outpatient setting for adults and adolescents.
Staff and Expertise
The facility is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including counselors, clinical social workers, nurses, psychiatrists, and occupational therapists. These experts are trained in various treatment modalities and provide comprehensive care to address the diverse needs of patients.
Treatment Approach
The Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Ctr – Behavioral Health Unit follows a research-supported treatment approach, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies. The facility’s overall philosophy is centered around providing patient-centered care, empowering individuals to manage their symptoms and achieve positive changes in their lives.
Unique Features
- Multidisciplinary Team: The facility’s team of professionals from various disciplines ensures comprehensive care and a holistic approach to addressing behavioral health needs.
- Research-Supported Treatment Models: The use of evidence-based practices like CBT and DBT ensures that patients receive the most effective and up-to-date treatments available.
Accreditations and Quality Measures
The facility is part of the Aurora Health Care system, which is accredited by The Joint Commission and has received various quality awards and recognitions.
Admission Process and Insurance
The admission process typically begins with a phone call to the facility to discuss treatment options and schedule an appointment. The facility accepts various insurance plans, including those offered through the Providence Choice Medical Home Plan.