Southwest Mississippi Mental Health Complex - Region 11 Mental Health Services - Drug Rehab

SMMHC

The Southwest Mississippi Mental Health Complex is a network of mental health services that provides for the mental health needs of 10 counties in southwest Mississippi. Services include psychotherapy, medication evaluations, substance abuse treatment and children and youth services and more.

Southwest Mississippi Mental Health Complex
Region 11 Mental Health Services
1701 White St
McComb MS 39649-0768
Tel: 601 684-2173
E-mail: swmmhc@swmmhc.org

Division of Alcohol and Drug Services

Newhaven Recovery Center

Newhaven Recovery Center is a 42-day residential primary treatment program for adults with substance abuse/dependence. Newhaven offers a complete drug and alcohol recovery program, including individual, group and family counseling; Ropes Challenge Course; education groups; and recreational activities.

NRC utilizes a holistic approach allowing the client to develop skills and strategies required to remain clean and sober. Equally as important, the program offers the opportunity for each client to improve his or her overall outlook and to become an independent, emotionally healthy, and productive person.

Newhaven is a 24-bed facility for men. Barbara's Place, the woman's unit, located a few miles away, is a 12-bed facility. All groups are held at Newhaven Recovery Center. The Summit Learning Center in McComb and provides GED classes, training in resume writing, and job search skills to our clients.

Our dedicated staff is highly qualified and experienced, consisting of counselors, house managers, and medical staff. Our staff ensures that each client will be treated with respect and dignity as they work together on the path to a productive life.

What About Outpatient Services?

Newhaven Recovery Center offers outpatient counseling, both as an alternative to residential treatment and as a supplement to it. Clients assessed as appropriate may complete primary treatment goals as an outpatient, allowing them to maintain jobs and residence in the community. Others who have already completed primary treatment in a residential program find outpatient counseling to be an effective tool in assisting them to develop and maintain an effective recovery program.

Outreach / Aftercare Services

Alcohol and Drug Services offers a 2 year Aftercare program for anyone who has successfully completed primary treatment. Clients have the opportunity to discuss issues pertaining to their sobriety in a supportive and confidential therapeutic environment. Aftercare counselors provide assessments to various courts to assist them with their rulings in cases in which alcohol and/or other drug use is a significant factor. These staff are available to provide information about treatment options to other agencies, healthcare providers, courts, law enforcement and the community at large.

Prevention

Prevention Specialists work school districts in the region, teaching students, faculty and parents about the dangers of alcohol, drug and tobacco use by young people within our communities. Special presentations are given at area universities, colleges and career schools. We sponsor Red Ribbon Week every year; and we are developing "Prevention Clubs" within the school systems, providing an opportunity to learn about the dangers of alcohol, drug and tobacco use in a fun, relaxed and educational setting.