River Oaks Treatment Center Now Offering Addiction Track For First Responders
December 03 2019 - 11:57AM
River Oaks Treatment Center, a leading provider of substance use
treatment in the Tampa area, has announced the addition of a
treatment track dedicated to the specific needs of current and
former first responders. First responders can include active
military, veterans, emergency medical technicians, firefighters,
police officers or any other profession that may involve exposure
to trauma on the job.
“Providers of services that involve traumatic moments encounter
scenarios that the general public may never experience,” said
Christine Hernando, a licensed mental health counselor. “As a
result, specialized treatment is in order to best lead the first
responder to recovery.”
Hernando is the lead therapist for this treatment track. She is
the wife of a retired U.S. Marine who sustained injuries and
developed PTSD after two tours in Iraq. It was during the treatment
for her husband’s mental and physical issues that Hernanado was
inspired to provide care not only for marines, but other first
responders and their families.
“The initial hesitancy to speak up and speak out about mental
health and substance use issues among first responders is a
substantial hurdle to overcome,” said Hernando. “And even when they
do decide to reach out for help, many times, they’re faced with a
provider who does not understand the unique culture and background
of this population and have difficulty relating to their stories
and experiences. That is why this group exists - to give this
population a chance to share and heal with others who ‘get
it.’”
River Oaks’ first responders track has a number of groups and
treatment methods that specifically addresses the challenges first
responders face. Some of the therapy sessions can focus on managing
stress, compassion fatigue, balancing work, family and health,
increasing self-care and building a strong support system. Patients
in this group will be treated by experts, including a
board-certified psychiatrist, addictionologist, licensed therapists
and a team of registered nurses.
“It was a privilege to create this track and provide treatment
for our veterans and first responders that caters specifically to
their needs,” said Jeff Turickzek, CEO of River Oaks Treatment
Center. “Reaching out for help is a courageous choice, and we’re
honored to provide an understanding space conducive to healing and
recovery.”
About River Oaks Treatment CenterRiver Oaks
Treatment Center is a part of the American Addiction Centers family
of treatment centers. We treat patients who are struggling with
drug addiction, alcohol addiction and co-occurring
mental/behavioral health issues. We currently operate substance
abuse treatment facilities located throughout the United States.
These facilities are focused on delivering effective clinical care
and treatment solutions. For more information, please find us at
www.RiverOaksTreatment.com or follow us on Twitter.
Contact:
Maz Rodriguez
Sr. Public Relations Specialist
Office: 615-727-8392
Cell: 615-335-0893
MRodriguez@ContactAAC.com
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