Fewer CHOICES: First Hospital is ending inpatient detox/rehab program

The full statement:

“We are ending the CHOICES inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation program to focus our resources on meeting high priority behavioral health needs in our community, particularly inpatient acute psychiatric care. Our community is fortunate to have several providers offering non-hospital inpatient drug and alcohol treatment.

“Going forward, we will help individuals who need inpatient chemical dependency rehab services identify the appropriate resource for care. CHOICES chemical dependency treatment remains available through the outpatient program, CHOICES Recovery (Methadone) and OASIS (Suboxone) and the programs are accepting new patients. First Hospital also offers dual diagnosis inpatient services for acute psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment.

“Human Resources is working with the inpatient CHOICES program employees to help them secure another assignment within our organization where they can apply their expertise in drug and alcohol treatment. We value their contributions, knowledge and experience.”

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