Treatment Philosophy

Our Philosophy

Morningside Recovery is dedicated to providing exceptional care for chemically dependent and dually diagnosed adult men and women.  Our staff and treatment philosophy supports a process for growth through phases of treatment.  Sustainable recovery can happen if an internal shift can occur and a new external lifestyle can develop.  We believe each person can recover from addiction while learning how to manage mental and/or emotional stability.  We are committed to helping each individual achieve complete abstinence and an improved sense of emotional and mental well-being.

Our Approach

Our treatment approach blends traditional medical and psychological therapies, as well as experiential and integrative therapies, with real-world living, return to school or work programs, and family systems recovery.  Morningside has developed a program model that is one of the few truly personalized approaches available.  Each client and family member is invited to participate in developing a treatment plan that addresses the varying needs of those struggling to overcome the complications of addiction and mental and emotional disorders.

Helping someone detox from drugs or get sober from alcohol and achieve mental balance takes care, understanding, skill, and compassion.  At Morningside, we have a treatment program consisting of all of the elements required for the long-term success of our residents:

• We treat chemical dependency and co-occurring disorders with equal importance.  Our experience with dual diagnosis and associations with various professionals allows us to develop a personalized treatment plan for each Morningside resident and offer addiction rehab help.

• Upon arrival, each resident has a psychiatric evaluation to help facilitate the first few days at Morningside.  A full evaluation follows shortly thereafter, with frequent follow-ups during the treatment process.

Our therapists conduct clinical interviews and help residents identify and deal with many of the issues that brought them into treatment. If diagnostic testing is needed, our therapists administer the appropriate test, as well as other needed tests in order to aid in the diagnosis of any co-occurring mood or personality disorders. Diagnostic testing for learning disabilities can also be conducted at the therapist’s recommendation.

• Each of our residents is assigned to an experienced addiction treatment specialist (e.g., case manager) to guide them through their treatment experience.  They receive an individual treatment plan reviewed weekly by the entire clinical staff so progress and target goals can be evaluated and revised as needed.

• We believe for long-term recovery to take place, the healing process must include The Mind, The Body, The Emotions, Relationships, Family, The Spirit, Recovery, and Purpose, so the Morningside program is designed to heal the whole person.