Lakeland Mental Health Center (LMHC) provides a full spectrum of outpatient services to adolescence and adults who have a substance use disorder or who have co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. Services include confidential assessment, group and individual substance use treatment, counseling for mental health disorders, and psychiatric services.
LMHC’s services are designed to provide the best possible integration with the lives of clients and their families: Help Today for a Better Tomorrow
People who are ready to address their substance use or mental health disorders can quickly connect with LMHC’s professional services by calling (218) 736-6987 to talk with an intake specialist 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
LMHC’s intake specialists are adept at coordinating appointments and services for people who have substance use and mental health disorders. The specialist will typically ask for a variety of basic information about the caller’s needs. It is also helpful if callers have their insurance information available.
In addition to helping people with self-referred problems, LMHC is able to complete court-ordered assessments for people who are dealing with DWI/DUI and similar situations.
There are many effective ways to treat alcohol and drug problems, even when those problems are compounded with mental health and medical issues. LMHC’s team of professionals consults with people to develop a treatment plan that best fits the individual’s life.
Treatment options range from individual counseling to out-patient group therapy to residential therapy, to the most intensive level, inpatient treatment. Many clients also benefit from simultaneously accessing LMHC’s multiple supportive services.
Participants can self-refer or be referred by health professionals, and mental health professionals for a variety of reasons, including:
* Meeting court requirements for DWI or other legal situations;
* Difficulties with relationships;
* Problems at work; or
* Financial problems.
Many people benefit from group information and support sessions, as well as individual counseling with LMHC’s professionals.
People who have completed the Primary Recovery program, as well as those who have experienced sobriety and wish to maintain it, participate in weekly support and informational sessions. People may also participate in one-on-one counseling with LMHC’s professionals.
For many people, drug and alcohol problems are combined with mental health disorders. These co-occurring disorders lead to increased embarrassment and guilt, as well as other problems with living. LMHC’s professionals can help restore a sense of direction and control.
Treatment of co-occurring disorders begins with an in-depth assessment and a treatment plan that may incorporate a combination of individual counseling, treatment groups, family education, and access to a multi-disciplinary team. The team may include an alcohol and drug counselor, case manager, mental health professional, advanced practice nurse, physician, and probation officer.
People learn how their mental health conditions interact, and how those interactions affect their social and work lives. Participants in the co-occurring program gain insights and skills that help them increase sobriety and manage mental health disorders in ways that improve their quality of living.
Families often play an important role in recovery and illness management. Families are offered the opportunity to participate in education on co-occurring disorders as part of the treatment program. Individual and group family sessions are available.
The assessment process is a thorough review of a person’s history. The assessment typically takes about two hours and provides the basis for clients and LMHC’s professionals to agree on the best course of treatment.
Most insurance providers cover the cost of assessment and, where a drug or alcohol problem exists, also cover the cost of treatment. Insurance coverage is typically available whether the assessment is voluntary or court-ordered.
Treatment options range from individual counseling to out-patient group therapy to residential therapy, to the most intensive level, inpatient treatment. The type of treatment that is best is an individual decision that typically depends on the severity of the drug or alcohol problem, as well as other personal factors.
The assessment may also provide the basis for other referrals, including medical, mental health, employment, housing and other supportive services.
Most insurance providers cover substance use and co-occurring disorder treatment. People who do not have insurance may qualify for financial assistance from their county’s social services.
Every person’s needs are different. Typically, primary treatment is three two-hour sessions weekly for a total of about 48 hours. Recovery maintenance involves a weekly group meeting. Some people also benefit from individual counseling.
Primary treatment groups meet 5:30-7:30 p.m. each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. The recovery maintenance group meets 5:30-7 p.m. on Wednesday. Groups include a mix of skill-building, insight development and education.
Treatment for addictions is as successful as treatment for other chronic health conditions.
LMHC’s substance use and co-occurring disorder programs are able to help most people meet the requirements of court ordered treatment for DUI/DWI and other substance use charges. LMHC’s programs also are able to help most people meet requirements for regaining their driving privileges.
About 21.6 million Americans need treatment for a substance use problem in a typical year. Only about 2.3 million get treatment.
About one-third of people with a mental illness also have a substance use disorder. Only about 7% receive treatment for both disorders and more than half receive no treatment for either disorder.
