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About Mills Peninsula Health Services Behavioral Health Department
Mills Health Center in San Mateo, part of the Sutter Health network, provides behavioral health services for individuals facing mental health challenges and substance use disorders. The center offers outpatient care, including an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and day treatment program, allowing patients to receive treatment while maintaining their daily routines. These levels of care are ideal for those who need regular therapy and support in a flexible setting.
For individuals requiring more intensive care, Mills Health Center provides inpatient behavioral health services with 24-hour medical and emotional support. The structured setting removes external distractions, allowing patients to focus entirely on their recovery.
Mills Health Center uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help patients identify and change negative thought patterns and motivational interviewing (MI) to strengthen motivation for positive change. Group therapy fosters peer support and shared experiences, helping individuals build a sense of community.
Mills Health Center is easily accessible between N El Camino Real and San Mateo Dr via car or public transit. In addition to behavioral health services, the center offers a range of medical services under one roof, ensuring comprehensive, coordinated care for patients seeking long-term wellness.
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Provider's Policy:Our admissions team will work with you to explore the right payment options based on your needs, ensuring you get the best possible treatment.
Medicaid
<p>Signed into law through the Social Security Act in 1965, Medicaid is a United States government program that offers health insurance to those with limited income.</p>
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A simple coverage option for Americans without health insurance and disabilities. Many private insurances incorporate Medicare to expand its coverage options.
See rehabs that accept this provider.Addiction and mental health treatment caters to adults 55+ and the age-specific challenges that can come with recovery, wellness, and overall happiness.
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
Treatment for children incorporates the psychiatric care they need and education, often led by on-site teachers to keep children on track with school.
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.
You can admit to this center with a primary substance use disorder or a primary mental health condition. You'll receive support each step of the way and individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis.
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.
Medical addiction treatment uses approved medications to manage withdrawals and cravings, and to treat contributing mental health conditions.
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
Combined with behavioral therapy, prescribed medications can enhance treatment by relieving withdrawal symptoms and focus patients on their recovery.
Based on the idea that motivation to change comes from within, providers use a conversational framework to discover personalized methods for change.
This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.
Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.
It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.
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