Pontotoc, MS Joint Commission

Millcreek of Pontotoc

Founded

2007

Program Length

28+ days

Focus

This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use. You receive collaborative, individualized treatment that addresses both issues for whole-person healing.

Millcreek of Pontotoc is a specialized treatment center for adolescents, teens, and young adults struggling with depression, behavioral issues, and co-occurring disorders. Millcreek of Pontotoc offers group homes, residential treatment, and therapeutic day school. The residential treatment program is suited for adolescents and young adults between the ages of 6 and 20. The program is open to boys and girls with a total of 51 beds throughout 3 different cottages. Gender-specific treatment includes individual therapy sessions, group therapy, family counseling, experiential therapies, and medication medication management. Educational services are provided through a fully accredited, on-site therapeutic day school. Classes are held from 8:00 am-11:00 am every day, and at this time clients break for an hour of group therapy and then have lunch. After lunch, patients return to class from 12:30 pm-2:00 pm. Classes are offered in small classrooms with low student-to-teacher and student-to-aid ratios in order to ensure that all academic needs are fully addressed. Millcreek of Pontotoc is located in Northern Mississippi and is a leader in the provision of mental healthcare for adolescents and young adults. Their qualified, compassionate team of professionals helps patients overcome their challenges and develops the skills needed to appropriately manage conditions going forward. At Millcreek of Pontotoc, clients will work hand-in-hand with counselors, therapists, social workers, psychiatrists, nurses, and other types of mental and behavioral health professionals who will help shape lasting recovery.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Mental health treatment

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient Partial hospitalization/day treatment Residential/24-hour residential

Facility Type

Residential treatment center (RTC) for children

Pharmacotherapies

Chlorpromazine Haloperidol Aripiprazole Clozapine Olanzapine Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination Quetiapine Risperidone Ziprasidone Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Treatment Approaches

Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Group therapy Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private for-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Medicaid Private health insurance State education agency funds Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State welfare or child and family services funds

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Young adults Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Screening for tobacco use

Testing

TB screening Metabolic syndrome monitoring Laboratory testing

Recovery Support Services

Mentoring/peer support

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Diet and exercise counseling Family psychoeducation Psychosocial rehabilitation services Supported housing Case management service Suicide prevention services Education services

Contact Information

Address

P.O. Box 619, Pontotoc, MS, 38863

Phone

(844) 374-2752

Contact

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