Heartland Counseling Services Ainsworth
913 East Zero Street
Ainsworth, NE 69210
About Heartland Counseling Services Ainsworth
Heartland Counseling Services in Ainsworth, Nebraska exists to support folks struggling with substance misuse through quality outpatient counseling, education and community service programs. They also provide prevention services to individuals, groups and families affected by substance use disorders.
They primarily offer intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) suitable for folks with moderate to mild symptoms or those stepping down from high intensity inpatient care. IOP is appealing for its flexibility. The therapeutic sessions are designed to accommodate your full time job and family commitments. So you won’t have to stop your job or academic activities to receive the support you need to overcome substance misuse.
The program involves intake assessment, individualized treatment planning and counseling. They offer individual and group counseling that may incorporate evidence based models like cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy. These models promote positive emotions that help you break negative behavioral patterns and build healthier coping skills. They equip you with practical tools to handle stress/anger and manage emotions. Group therapy is especially helpful as a tool for peer support, community engagement and relationship building. It enables you to interact with and learn from the experiences of others facing similar struggles.
You can expect to attend four evening group sessions per week each lasting two and a quarter hours. The sessions cover understanding the patterns of alcohol and drug dependency alongside strategies to help you maintain sobriety. You’ll gain insight into the patterns that emerge in unhealthy behavioral patterns and ways to break self-defeating habits. Family involvement is emphasized since positive family dynamics strengthen your support network. You’ll even learn the structure and role of family in your recovery journey. Emphasis is on building strong coping skills that prevent relapse and enable you to stay sober.
Their IOP lasts for exactly three months after which they’ll transfer you to the aftercare group. This continuing care group meets weekly for approximately one hour and focuses on reinforcing relapse prevention strategies. The facility also offers comprehensive support programs that facilitate lasting recovery. Their community support program provides wraparound services for residents over 19 dealing with severe substance misuse or mental issues.
This program inspires peer socialization, the development of coping skills and health and wellness information dissemination. You’ll learn daily living skills like cooking and cleaning and will be connected to community resources like housing, food stamps and nutrition. The goal is to eliminate the need for hospitalization or a higher level of care.
Intensive community support is another program that streamlines your access to community resources and helps you learn how to solve problems. This one connects you deeper to the community and improves natural support. They also offer peer support and recovery support services both focusing on the development of coping and daily living skills that promote sober living. Additional outpatient services available here include substance use intervention, school based prevention and DUI/OWI education classes.