Schizophrenia Treatment Center & Hospital in Chandler, AZ

Learn more about schizophrenia treatment at Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital in Chandler, AZ

People who have schizophrenia have significant difficulty interpreting the world around them; they struggle with distinguishing between what is real and what is not real. Schizophrenia causes those suffering from it to lack the ability to think clearly, to properly manage emotions, or to make appropriate decisions. The severity of schizophrenia symptoms will vary from person to person, but all have the potential to cause significant distress and impairment in a person’s ability to function on a daily basis. While these symptoms will have to continuously be managed throughout one’s lifetime, by receiving the proper medication and treatment, people with schizophrenia are capable of leading happy and productive lives.

At Oasis Behavioral Health, we have many years of experience working with adolescents and adults who suffer from mental health disorders, including schizophrenia. We understand the unique challenges that living a life with schizophrenia can impose upon a person and so we aim to identify and treat the specific needs of each individual patient. Through our acute psychiatric hospital we are able to serve the needs of our patients in a safe, confidential, and secure environment. Our hospital for Schizophrenia is newly renovated, allowing us to proudly offer clean, modern surroundings for our patients as they work towards achieving successful recovery. At Oasis Behavioral Health, we want to instill a sense of hope, purpose, and optimism in each and every patient who comes to us for treatment. We are here to help.

Helping a loved one get treatment for schizophrenia

If you believe that you have a family member or loved one who is suffering from the symptoms of schizophrenia, it is important that you confront him or her about the need to seek help. Oftentimes people who have schizophrenia are not fully aware of the difficulties that they are experiencing because of the nature of the disorder itself. It is not uncommon for these people to be genuinely unaware of the fact that they need treatment. With schizophrenia, the responsibility of finding help tends to fall to the individual’s family or loved ones. If you are in this situation, and you want to approach your loved one about getting treatment, here are some things to keep in mind:

• Be patient- understand that he or she may truly be unaware of the fact that he or she even needs help
• Use a calm, non-confrontational voice so that your loved one does not feel the need to become defensive
• Ask questions about how he or she has been feeling and if he or she has been experiencing anything strange, such as hearing voices
• Listen
• Let your loved one know that he or she is not alone and that you will be there to continuously support him or her

Why consider treatment for schizophrenia at Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital in Chandler, AZ

Schizophrenia is considered to be the most chronic and debilitating of the major mental illnesses. It leads those suffering from it to experience significant impairments in their ability to function at work, at school, within society, and within their interpersonal relationships. If you are suffering from schizophrenia, or if you have a loved one who is struggling with the illness, you might be experiencing feelings of fear as to what each day will bring. Without receiving treatment, individuals suffering from schizophrenia can end up facing devastatingly severe emotional, behavioral, and health consequences. However, if the disorder is properly treated and consistently managed, people with schizophrenia have the ability to lead happy and fulfilling lives.

Both acute inpatient treatment and residential treatment centers have proven to be extremely successful at treating adolescents and adults who are struggling with the debilitating effects of schizophrenia. These treatment centers allow individuals to address the symptoms of schizophrenia while also confronting any other mental health or behavioral concerns that might exist. When people enter an inpatient or residential treatment center, they are able to step out of their daily lives, leaving behind any stresses or triggers, and focus solely on becoming well. Through a variety of treatment options and the implementation of appropriate medications, children and adults can reach the goals they make for themselves and overcome the symptoms of their illness.

Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital philosophy and benefits

At our treatment center in Chandler, AZ, our philosophy is centered on helping our patients find hope, purpose, and optimism. We believe that hope is the fuel necessary for successful recovery and we want to help our patients recognize that their futures can be different. Our compassionate staff aim to assist our patients in defining their purpose outside of mental illness and addiction. We want to guide you in developing discharge plans that emphasize your strengths, your goals, and your desired purpose for the future. At Oasis, we approach each of our patients with optimism about their recovery and about their future, confronting each roadblock independently and using any setbacks that may arise as opportunities for growth.

Types of schizophrenia treatment offered at Oasis Behavioral Health Hospital in Chandler, AZ

When patients first arrive at Oasis, they undergo a comprehensive evaluation in order for us to gain an understanding of their unique needs and concerns. By doing this, we are able to determine the most appropriate level of care that will best meet those needs and address those concerns. We have an acute inpatient hospital for Schizophrenia that has been designed for adolescents aged 11-17 and adults aged 18 and older who are in need of a safe environment in order to find stabilization and recovery.

In addition to our inpatient treatment center, we also offer residential treatment for adolescents between the ages of 11 and 17. This program is designed specifically to meet the needs of adolescents who are struggling with emotional, behavioral, and substance abuse issues.

Through the use of a variety of evidenced-based therapeutic practices and experiential programming options, in combination with the implementation of appropriate psychotropic medication, Oasis can help guide you or your loved one down the path to true recovery and wellness.

Treatment approaches for our acute inpatient program can include:

Medication: One of the major components of successfully treating the symptoms of schizophrenia comes in the form of psychotropic medication. While being treated in our inpatient hospital, you or your loved one will see a provider daily for medication management in order to ensure its effectiveness and to make any changes that may be necessary.

Group therapy: Because our inpatient treatment center is group-focused, we hold various group sessions multiple times each day that cover a variety of different topics. We also hold interactive sessions that are designed to enhance our clients’ functioning levels in certain key areas of their lives that may have been previously ignored as a result of psychiatric conditions or prolonged drug use. These sessions may include things such as social, emotional, and physical well-being, daily living skills, and spirituality, amongst others.

Family therapy: While being treated on an inpatient basis, patients will have at least one family therapy session where they can process through the varying emotions that may have resulted from the presence of schizophrenia. This is an illness that can have a great impact on the lives of those around the patient, and so we want to help family members develop healthy means of communicating with one another. We also provide educational sessions every Monday night for the family members of patients being treated in our hospital for schizophrenia.

Treatment approaches for our residential treatment program can include:

Medication: Adolescents at our residential treatment center will meet with a psychiatrist every two weeks in order to provide medication management. Like with the treatment of adults, part of successfully treating schizophrenia in adolescents comes in the form of medication. All medication decisions will be made by you and your child’s treatment team together.

Daily school: All of the children enrolled in our residential program attend school Monday through Friday for at least three hours each day. Our onsite school, Oasis Recovery School, is fully accredited and offers individualized education plans for each child. Every one of our teachers holds a certification in special education and works with children to maintain the educational status of their peers, to catch up on skills, to recover lost credits, and to graduate on time.

Individual therapy: The patients in our residential treatment center meet with a therapist on a one-to-one basis at least once each week. This time is designed for adolescents to be provided with a confidential environment to process the experiences they are having throughout the course of treatment and to address any concerns that may arise.

Family therapy: Family therapy sessions are held at a minimum of once every two weeks and are meant to be a time for patients and their family members to come together to explore how treatment is going for the patient, as well as to address any negative effects that the disorder may have had on the family unit as a whole. Family members of the patients in our residential program are also encouraged to attend the Monday night family education sessions.

Group therapy: Group therapy sessions are held on a daily basis and include process groups, coping skills groups, goal-setting groups, and substance abuse groups for those who are in the substance abuse program.

Experiential methods: We provide our patients with a number of experiential programming options in addition to the traditional therapeutic methods. These options include:

• Gym
• Daily recreation
• Art
• Talking circles
• Bible studies

Continuing care and levels of treatment for schizophrenia

At our hospital in Chandler, AZ, we strive to make the discharge process as easy as possible. We understand that leaving any type of intensive treatment can be an intimidating time for anyone, so our treatment teams work to provide each patient with specific referrals to various outpatient providers who can provide psychiatric, psychological, and addiction support once he or she leaves our program. We will do everything in our power to ensure that the transition process flows as smoothly as possible so that you or your loved one can be comfortable with the next step of the healing process.