Morris Village Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center

Morris Village Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center in Columbia, South Carolina, is an adult inpatient addiction treatment center under the Division of Inpatient Services of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH).

They accept many insurances and will not deny services based on a client’s ability to pay. The first step is a psychological test and assessment to determine the level of care needed.

Residential Treatments and Services for Substance Use Disorder

Detoxification and medical stabilization are often needed by new clients. Each client is assigned a case manager who will coordinate treatments and referrals.

Clients are treated by a four person multidisciplinary team including counselors, nurses, physicians, and activity therapists. Physicians and nurses are available to the client 24 hours a day.

Treatment consists of group therapy, individual therapy, educational classes, activity therapy, vocational rehabilitation, learning how to progress in recovery, and Big Book AA meetings. The 12 step recovery model is integrated with client treatment.

Treatment addresses special gender and cultural needs. After family and loved ones have participated in the family education program they will have scheduled time for visits.

Focus on Substance Use with Co-occurring Mental Disorders

Substance use with co-occurring mental disorders is the specialization of this clinic. Individuals with this diagnosis have proven to be more prone to violence, suicide attempts, and ending up in jails and prisons. Most of them see substance use as a self medicating option.

The clinic offers community based aftercare including referrals to AA and NA meetings and peer support from former clients who are long into the recovery process. The nearest bus stop is a seven minute walk from the clinic.