In 2024, 48.4 million people in the U.S. aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder, according to SAMHSA’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health. If a drug or alcohol problem or another mental health condition is taking over your life, you should know that life can get better.
At FHE Health, we understand the feelings of helplessness, isolation and despair that often accompany a struggle with mental health or addiction. We want you to know that there is a path to a better life and that recovery is possible.
Thanks to recent strides in understanding how the brain works and how mind, body and spirit are connected, there are more medical and clinical treatments available today than ever before. These have helped many people overcome addiction and manage mental health conditions like depression, bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In the process, many have also discovered what it feels like to lead a happy, productive and fulfilling life. You can, too.
The Importance of Personalized, Comprehensive Treatment
One key to recovery is personalized treatment. Effectively treating addiction or mental illness is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Recovery happens in response to a personalized and comprehensive plan of treatment, a specialized program of care that:
- Is delivered by a multidisciplinary team of doctors, clinicians, case managers and other caring professionals
- Can take place in an addiction or mental health program, such as residential drug treatment or outpatient treatment for mental health conditions
- Combines medical, clinical and holistic interventions, customized to address the individual roots of addiction or mental illness
- Includes therapy and group sessions with peers who have faced similar struggles, so patients can see they are not alone and that there is hope
What Is a Specialty Treatment Program?
FHE Health offers a range of specialty treatment programs that place each patient in the treatment track and peer group that best matches their needs. A specialty treatment program is a full package of patient-directed, outcome-informed addiction and mental health services, not just a couple of classes. Every patient deserves care that reflects their unique concerns and circumstances.
Each specialty treatment program has its own therapists, licensed in that area of specialization, and treatments designed specifically for the people in that program. As a result, someone in our Gambling Addiction Treatment Program will have very different treatment goals and strategies than someone in our Restore Mental Health Program.
Our Specialty Programs
Every patient who comes through our doors receives a personalized plan of treatment through one of these specialty programs.
Empower! Women’s Program
The Empower! Women’s Program addresses low self-esteem, shame, fear, trust issues, trauma, depression and addictive disorders. Many of these issues stem from domestic violence, sexual abuse and other traumatic life events that disproportionately affect women, and they are often processed more effectively in a single-gender setting. The emphasis is on how a strong social support network can help women achieve recovery together.
Compass Men’s Program
The Compass Program treats substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions in men, with a focus on the specific needs and challenges men face in recovery. That includes addressing stigma and building a supportive peer community.
Shatterproof FHE Health – First Responders Program
Shatterproof FHE Health is a primary mental health program for first responders built on a peer-support model of care. It combines medical care, evidence-based therapies, peer support groups and a comprehensive wellness program into a customized plan of care that addresses PTSD in particular, along with substance use and other mental health issues that disproportionately affect first responders.
Shatterproof FHE Health – Military & Veterans Program
Shatterproof Military & Veterans is the branch of Shatterproof FHE Health dedicated to service members and veterans. It brings the same primary mental health focus and peer-support model of care to the challenges that can follow military service. Learn about Shatterproof Military & Veterans.
Restore Mental Health Program
The Restore Mental Health Program is for anyone with a primary mental health disorder, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, bipolar disorder or depression, among other conditions. The personalized psychiatric and psychological services in this program include medications, dialectical behavior therapy, peer support groups, mental health education and coping skills.
How We Match You to a Program
Program placement starts with an assessment. Our admissions team begins with a pre-admission assessment, and our clinical team completes a full evaluation when you arrive. Together, these shape your treatment plan and point to the specialty program and peer group that fit you best. If you’re interested in a particular program, let us know.
How a Personalized Program Can Help You or a Loved One
A personalized program is often the most effective approach to addiction and other mental health conditions, because they are complex conditions shaped by the interplay of medical, psychological and behavioral factors. These vary with age, gender, medical and family history, life experiences (trauma being a big one) and even profession. Here are two examples of how a specialized program gets to the individual roots of addiction or another mental health condition:
- Alcoholism in a young adult versus an older adult. The roots of a drinking problem in a young adult can look very different from the causes of alcoholism that develops later in life. In the first case, a first-time mental health condition may be a major factor. In the second, grief tied to aging and other losses may be the trigger. Each set of issues has its own physical, psychological and behavioral dimensions, so each calls for personalized treatment.
- A prescription painkiller problem in a first responder versus a working professional. A first responder, whose job regularly involves rescuing people from disasters and other life-threatening emergencies, may have PTSD at the root of their prescription painkiller misuse. A working professional may not have PTSD but may depend on prescription painkillers to get through the chronic stress of work and personal life. In each case, treatment that addresses the specific stressors at play, and builds healthy tools for managing them, is key to recovery.
What to Expect in All of Our Specialty Programs
All of our specialty programs share the same main campus, so patients in every program can access the same core services.
Neurorehabilitation
Our neurorehabilitation services apply advances in brain science, such as neurofeedback training, brain stimulation therapy and EEG brain mapping, to support the brain’s recovery from addiction and other disorders. Learn more about our neuro-rehabilitative services and how they can be part of a personalized treatment plan.
Health and Wellness Services
Our health and wellness services offer a range of recovery benefits, from holistic care and recreational activities to nutritional counseling and a fully equipped fitness facility with yoga rooms. Explore these amenities and how they can support your recovery.
Our Medical Team
Our medical staff, including on-site psychiatrists and doctors, bring expertise, compassion and commitment to every patient’s recovery. Meet our team.
How Specialty Programs Fit Into Your Care
Levels of Care
Your specialty program is your treatment track. Your level of care describes how intensive and structured treatment is at a given point in recovery. FHE Health’s continuum of care ranges from medical detox and residential treatment to partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs and outpatient care. Your level of care can change as your needs change.
Co-Occurring Conditions
In 2024, 21.2 million U.S. adults had both a mental illness and a substance use disorder, according to SAMHSA. FHE Health treats both at the same time through co-occurring disorder treatment, so care addresses the full picture instead of one condition in isolation.
Aftercare and Alumni Support
Support continues after treatment ends. Before discharge, our team helps you plan your next steps, and graduates can stay connected through the FHE Health alumni program.
Insurance and Admissions
Our admissions team can verify your insurance and walk you through your coverage before you arrive. Learn more about admissions.
