Georgetown, TX – Mental illness isn't something anyone plans for, but it still affects people from all walks of life. Like most things, however, it rarely waits for a convenient time to strike. Alta Loma Transformational Services, in Georgetown, Texas, is a men-focused facility offering long-term mental health treatment. They take out the long and tangled road to achieving optimal mental well-being by providing structured programs tailored to individuals and their needs.
If traditional treatment programs haven't been effective in helping manage mental health conditions, such as Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders or Schizoaffective Disorder, Alta Loma Transformational Services can help. They will develop a custom care plan and give residents the ongoing support they need to make a successful recovery.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a severe psychiatric disorder that interferes with perceiving reality, relating to others, and thinking clearly. Individuals living with schizophrenia can have problems distinguishing what's real from what isn't and may experience hallucinations, disordered thinking and feelings of paranoia.
The right treatments and practical and emotional support from individuals loved ones will go a long way to help them navigate their life.
Schizophrenia treatment is key to helping individuals find relief from their symptoms and improve their mental wellness. The most effective ways to treat schizophrenia encompass the full scope of one's mental, physical and emotional health needs. Alta Loma provides support throughout the entire recovery process, giving them the chance to heal and develop the skills they'll need to stay healthy.
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes sudden mood swings. People with bipolar disorder also have difficulty concentrating and experience energy shifts that make it difficult to perform their daily activities. Alta Loma Transformational Services has several programs for treating bipolar depression and acute mania, giving people with bipolar disorder the support they need to improve their mental health.
Alta Loma's Primary Program presents patients with bipolar disorder with the opportunity to transform their lives. The program is designed for people whose bipolar disorder didn't improve in traditional treatment settings, giving them a structured environment with plenty of support through the recovery process.
Personality Disorder
Personality disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by unhealthy, destructive or maladaptive ways of thinking or behaving. Types of personality disorders are classified into three clusters based on similar characteristics.
- Cluster A disorders are characterized by eccentric, paranoid or schizoid behaviors
- Cluster B disorders are characterized by dramatic, attention-seeking, overly emotional or unpredictable habits and behaviors
- Cluster C disorders are characterized by anxious or obsessive tendencies
Personality disorders are complex conditions that often require specialized care. Left untreated, symptoms can cause emotional distress and negatively impact one's mental wellness. Some may also turn to drugs or alcohol as a coping mechanism, with studies showing that between 43 and 77 percent of those with a personality disorder also have a substance abuse problem.
Alta Loma's clinicians provide transformational services for men diagnosed with personality disorders and other mental health issues. They offer a safe, structured environment where residents can find stability and hope, tailoring their services to meet the needs of each individual that walks through their doors.
Some techniques Alta Loma uses to help residents achieve a lasting sense of mental wellness include Primary Programming at The Ranch, Extended Care at The Villa, Supportive Living at The Cottage, Life Skills Groups, Mentorship and Nutritional Counseling.
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoaffective disorder is a serious mental health condition with overlapping symptoms of schizophrenia, such as delusions or hallucinations and mood-related symptoms, such as manic or depressive episodes.
With a highly trained clinical team and a specialized approach that exceeds industry standards, Alta Loma's well-equipped to help those with chronic mental health conditions find hope, healing, and a life of recovery with improved long-term outcomes.
PHP & IOP at Alta Loma
As an essential part of the continuum of care at Alta Loma, patients must attend either a PHP or IOP treatment program, whichever is indicated for them medically and by the treatment team.
Their PHP and IOP focus on providing adequate mental health and addiction treatment in tandem, delivering comprehensive, integrated care.
Clients will participate in several groups during their time in the programs. They will also meet with a primary therapist for individual treatment sessions outside of group time to complement and enhance their recovery.
To provide structured, coordinated care that helps clients continue to learn and grow while in a recovery program, PHP or IOP program, each week has a theme that emphasizes specific problems, behaviors or recovery skills. Each week's theme builds upon the week before, allowing clients to see how topics relate and focus on specific mental or substance abuse issues that will help them build a strong foundation for lasting, successful recovery. The weekly themes are:
- Mental health
- Anxiety and worry
- Thinking styles
- Guilt, shame and getting to know one’s self
- Self-esteem and identity
- Assertiveness and communication
- Stress and anger management and defense mechanisms
- Family systems
- Codependency and boundaries
- Relapse prevention, triggers, and cravings
Exploring weekly themes provides an in-depth experience that helps engage clients in specific topics and gain new insights, connect with others and process everything they've learned to get the most out of each therapeutic moment. Alta Loma's goal is to ensure that each individual is equipped to handle any obstacles they may encounter in their recovery process and, after treatment, to integrate back into a productive and independent lifestyle successfully.
Primary Programming & Supportive Living
When it comes to therapy for mental health and co-occurring substance use disorder, it's crucial to find the perfect balance for one’s unique needs and circumstances. There's no one-size-fits-all fix. At Alta Loma, they believe in a blended approach, with numerous therapeutic methods provided to each client across the duration of a long-term program.
For individuals with mental health and substance use disorders, supportive housing with PHP has proven one of the most effective approaches for achieving long-term recovery. Constant access to medical professionals, addiction specialists and a supportive community can go a long way in rebuilding one’s confidence and establishing healthy habits. There are countless treatment programs out there, but to truly achieve lasting recovery, it's essential to find one that resonates with them.
If one has found themself at a crossroads in their treatment and feel like the program options don't fully understand them or aspects of their recovery, it's time to contact the specialists at Alta Loma. They will help one craft the ideal care plan and quickly secure the support they need to avoid unnecessary problems. Individuals understand their needs best and their loved ones do too.
At Alta Loma, that's the mission — to provide each individual with optimum care for the well-being they deserve.
Media Contact
Company Name
Alta Loma Transformational Services
Contact Name
Robert McCaslin
Phone
(866) 457-3843
Address
103 East 8th Street
City
Georgetown
State
TX
Postal Code
78626
Country
United States
Website
https://www.altaloma.com/
