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Dothan, Alabama
Insurance Accepted$315 - $7,8757 - 175 days
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center in Dothan, AL, is a leading psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services to individuals of all ages. With a focus on patient-centered care, Laurel Oaks offers a range of specialized programs tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. These programs include inpatient and outpatient services, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs, and specialized treatment tracks for conditions such as mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse. The facility boasts a team of experienced psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and support staff who work collaboratively to provide evidence-based treatment modalities, including therapy, medication management, and behavioral interventions. Laurel Oaks emphasizes a holistic approach to mental health care, addressing the physical, emotional, and social aspects of well-being to support patients on their journey toward recovery. With a commitment to excellence and compassion, Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center strives to empower individuals to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.
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Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health CenterDothan, Alabama
Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center in Dothan, AL, is a leading psychiatric hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services to individuals of all ages. With a focus on patient-centered care, Laurel Oaks offers a range of specialized programs tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. These programs include inpatient and outpatient services, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs, and specialized treatment tracks for conditions such as mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse. The facility boasts a team of experienced psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and support staff who work collaboratively to provide evidence-based treatment modalities, including therapy, medication management, and behavioral interventions. Laurel Oaks emphasizes a holistic approach to mental health care, addressing the physical, emotional, and social aspects of well-being to support patients on their journey toward recovery. With a commitment to excellence and compassion, Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center strives to empower individuals to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Located in Dothan, AL, Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center stands as a beacon of mental health care excellence in the region. Offering a comprehensive array of psychiatric services, Laurel Oaks is dedicated to promoting healing, recovery, and wellness for individuals of all ages facing mental health challenges.
The facility provides a wide range of specialized programs designed to address various mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, substance abuse, ...
Located in Dothan, AL, Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center stands as a beacon of mental health care excellence in the region. Offering a comprehensive array of psychiatric services, Laurel Oaks is dedicated to promoting healing, recovery, and wellness for individuals of all ages facing mental health challenges.
The facility provides a wide range of specialized programs designed to address various mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, substance abuse, and more. These programs encompass inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient services, ensuring that patients receive the level of care that best suits their needs.
Laurel Oaks is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of highly trained professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed therapists, nurses, and support staff. This team collaborates closely to deliver individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique circumstances and goals.
Treatment modalities at Laurel Oaks include evidence-based therapies, medication management, group therapy, family therapy, recreational therapy, and educational sessions. The facility emphasizes a holistic approach to mental health care, addressing not only the symptoms but also the underlying factors contributing to each patient's condition.
With a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care, Laurel Oaks prioritizes creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals can feel empowered to confront their challenges and embark on the path to recovery. By fostering a culture of understanding, respect, and dignity, Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center strives to make a positive difference in the lives of those it serves, helping them achieve better mental health and overall well-being.
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Located in Dothan, AL, Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center stands as a beacon of mental health care excellence in the region. Offering a comprehensive array of psychiatric services, Laurel Oaks is dedicated to promoting healing, recovery, and wellness for individuals of all ages facing mental health challenges.
The facility provides a wide range of specialized programs designed to address various mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, substance abuse, and more. These programs encompass inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient services, ensuring that patients receive the level of care that best suits their needs.
Laurel Oaks is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of highly trained professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed therapists, nurses, and support staff. This team collaborates closely to deliver individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique circumstances and goals.
Treatment modalities at Laurel Oaks include evidence-based therapies, medication management, group therapy, family therapy, recreational therapy, and educational sessions. The facility emphasizes a holistic approach to mental health care, addressing not only the symptoms but also the underlying factors contributing to each patient's condition.
With a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care, Laurel Oaks prioritizes creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals can feel empowered to confront their challenges and embark on the path to recovery. By fostering a culture of understanding, respect, and dignity, Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center strives to make a positive difference in the lives of those it serves, helping them achieve better mental health and overall well-being.
The morning shift staff were friendly and cared about their patients.
The facility had psychologists on staff.
The facility has a cafeteria for meals.
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The morning shift staff were friendly and cared about their patients.
The facility had psychologists on staff.
The facility has a cafeteria for meals.
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Recent Reviews
February 22nd, 2025
My daughter was placed here for about 2 weeks. She relayed to me that the first room she was put in had a lot of bugs and roaches in it. They did move her to another room. Upon admission, you as the parent are told about group meetings and how you will be included. I was never included. When I called to inquire about my daughter, the desk person,who is not a nurse would proceed to interfere with what you were requesting. If you asked to have a Dr, nurse or higher up to call you, well that...
February 22nd, 2025
My daughter was placed here for about 2 weeks. She relayed to me that the first room she was put in had a lot of bugs and roaches in it. They did move her to another room. Upon admission, you as the parent are told about group meetings and how you will be included. I was never included. When I called to inquire about my daughter, the desk person,who is not a nurse would proceed to interfere with what you were requesting. If you asked to have a Dr, nurse or higher up to call you, well that never happens. I did finally get the owners phone number and this did get a little bit of people to do better. The staff would tell my daughter unprofessional things. They didn't respect her religious beliefs. I had to intervene many times on this issue. They would tell her if you don't participate in this activity, then you will have to stay longer. They would tell her if your Mom takes you out before the Doctor discharges you, she will have to pay thousands of dollars of the bill cause the insurance won't pay. This and other stupid things. Why tell a child that is already suffering from mental illness things like this? This facility is not one that I would ever recommend. I am a retired nurse who has worked as a psychiatrist nurse too. Shameful.
February 22nd, 2025
I will keep posting this. Hope your license gets taken away. This place doesn't help people. All the horror stories are right. This place is horrible. They treat patients like inmates and mentally abuse people who need help. They are trash. Completely trash. Don't send your kids here. The staff lie to the parents about their kids well-being. They are homophobic. They talk down to patients and curse constantly in an antagonizing way. They use physical force as a second resort when emotional ab...
February 22nd, 2025
I will keep posting this. Hope your license gets taken away. This place doesn't help people. All the horror stories are right. This place is horrible. They treat patients like inmates and mentally abuse people who need help. They are trash. Completely trash. Don't send your kids here. The staff lie to the parents about their kids well-being. They are homophobic. They talk down to patients and curse constantly in an antagonizing way. They use physical force as a second resort when emotional abuse doesn't work. Sickness runs rampant because they don't care about their patients. They have patients basically do nothing all day besides sit in a room like isolation which only makes people worse. These patients are barely getting sleep because they keep the doors open and such and wake them up every other hour. They shine flash lights directly in patients eyes to "check" on them while they sleep. They don't check room numbers and wake other patients up instead. They are lazy and a sad excuse for a mental help facility. This place needs for staff to be fired and restaffed a new. The phycologists are fine the doctors and nurses deserve to be fired. They were probably cast out of hospitals and came here as a last resort because the public doesn't see this place. This place is HORRIBLE. DON'T SEND YOUR KIDS HERE!
December 22nd, 2024
I was sent there by force by my grandmother on 2/2/15. it seemed okay at first until you meet some of the people who work on the night shift. The morning shift was the best part since the workers care about their patients and loved their jobs.
On the night shift, that’s when Hell starts and the people who work on that shift only care about themselves and getting paid.
The cafeteria employees, doctors, and nurses were friendly to me. I only stayed there for a week and a few days and there was...
December 22nd, 2024
I was sent there by force by my grandmother on 2/2/15. it seemed okay at first until you meet some of the people who work on the night shift. The morning shift was the best part since the workers care about their patients and loved their jobs.
On the night shift, that’s when Hell starts and the people who work on that shift only care about themselves and getting paid.
The cafeteria employees, doctors, and nurses were friendly to me. I only stayed there for a week and a few days and there was nothing wrong with me. I forced to go down there by my grandmother.
I Pray no one have to experience the same hell I experienced on the night shift.
October 22nd, 2024
I would like to thank Laurel Oaks for everything that you and your staff done for my child. My child has fell in love with everyone ..on the way home all he talked about how nice everyone was too him..and how good that the food was . I definitely can see a difference in him already and I would recommend this place to any child that's in need of help . Also don't believe all those negative reviews that you may have read on here. I was getting a little worried at first but once I seen my ch...
October 22nd, 2024
I would like to thank Laurel Oaks for everything that you and your staff done for my child. My child has fell in love with everyone ..on the way home all he talked about how nice everyone was too him..and how good that the food was . I definitely can see a difference in him already and I would recommend this place to any child that's in need of help . Also don't believe all those negative reviews that you may have read on here. I was getting a little worried at first but once I seen my child he the last 2 weeks was all worth it for the both of us..we both got a break from one another and it was definitely needed because I got a better version of my child now and thanks again!!
January 22nd, 2025
I was in Laurel Oaks 2 or 3 times as a teen for attempted suicide & self harm. I’ve been reflecting back on my life during that time period lately and Laurel Oaks weighs heavy on my mind as it was a big part of my trauma. I was forced to be in Laurel Oaks. Like I said above, it was for attempted suicide & self harm. I was feeling that way because of the extremely abusive & neglectful home I was in and I felt that was my only way out at the time. I spoke about this to a therapist at Laurel Oak...
January 22nd, 2025
I was in Laurel Oaks 2 or 3 times as a teen for attempted suicide & self harm. I’ve been reflecting back on my life during that time period lately and Laurel Oaks weighs heavy on my mind as it was a big part of my trauma. I was forced to be in Laurel Oaks. Like I said above, it was for attempted suicide & self harm. I was feeling that way because of the extremely abusive & neglectful home I was in and I felt that was my only way out at the time. I spoke about this to a therapist at Laurel Oaks the first time I was sent there. They are mandated reporters but did nothing. Told nobody. I was crying for help and instead, was sent back to the abusive home after being released from Laurel Oaks.
I had a few issues with being physically assaulted by a couple other patients during my first stay at Laurel Oaks. Nothing was ever done to those two girls who had attacked me though. They were the girls who were favored by the main staff so they pretty much got away with anything. I would get told to just get over it and let it go.
I remember staff would grab some of the girls in a rough manner to “get them under control”. They’d use what everyone called “booty juice” even when it was far from necessary. They treat you like criminals instead of human beings.
I remember the food being really good. Getting three good meals a day was something I looked forward to as I wasn’t allowed to eat more than a single item a day in the home I lived in, if I was lucky. I remember the cafeteria man being really nice. He was always nice to everyone. And I remember this one nurse who was always really kind. She usually was working late at night into the early mornings and I loved helping her out. She’s let me walk around and talk to her while she’d sweep the halls and she’d always grab me graham crackers, even in the middle of the night. She was always really nice to me unlike the majority of the other staff members. She actually listened to me and it felt like she understood.
I’d leave Laurel Oaks no better than I was when I went in though. They don’t truly help. They’re more focused on getting paid than helping the patients. Besides the man who worked in the cafeteria and that one nurse, nobody else seemed to care.
I remember seeing little kids there too. No older than 4 or 5 and that always baffled me. Wondering why someone would feel the need to send someone so young to a place so awful and trauma inducing. I remember a little girl being there. She was so sweet and would always sit next to me during the morning round ups when we’d all be doing hygiene before breakfast & meds. I’m an adult now with children of my own and just the thought of one of my children in that place makes me sick.
They don’t truly care about you or your mental health. There are very, very few staff members there who actually cared. It made me want to work there as an adult. Be a staff member who actually cared about the patients. Laurel oaks needs staff that care, not staff that are only there to get their daily dose of control over other children and get paid.
I know my review is all over the place so I’m going to sum it up here.
If you truly care for your child, don’t send them here. It won’t help. 90% of the staff don’t care. Your child will be treated like a criminal and they’ll come out of Laurel Oaks worse than when they went in. The only difference is they’ll know how to hide it better because that’s the only way to get out. You “do your time” and you get to go home.
The only decent thing about Laurel Oaks was the food.
As a mother, I can’t imagine sending my children to a place so awful. There are ways to help your child. I promise, Laurel Oaks is a place you want to run AWAY from.
April 18th, 2025
I would like to shout out, Ms.Elizabeth (liz), Ms. Synovia, Ms.Dashawn,Mr.Darek,Ms.Clarissa ,Ms.Cassandra,Ms.K(both),Ms. Rashanda, Ms.Chavon, and Ms.Kacei!!!!! Guys watch out for Ms.Nioni, I got jumped because of her!!!!!!
April 18th, 2025
I would like to shout out, Ms.Elizabeth (liz), Ms. Synovia, Ms.Dashawn,Mr.Darek,Ms.Clarissa ,Ms.Cassandra,Ms.K(both),Ms. Rashanda, Ms.Chavon, and Ms.Kacei!!!!! Guys watch out for Ms.Nioni, I got jumped because of her!!!!!!
September 22nd, 2024
Absolutely horrible place. My Niece was sent here as a teen for supposed "anger issues ". She came out much worse than when she went in. It has taken YEARS worth of extra therapy BECAUSE of this place. They take zero accountability for the harm they cause to the children in their care. And now, that my niece is attempting to go into the military, this place suddenly can't find her records in a timely manner. 3 months we've been waiting. Last time they said they would just call her when the...
September 22nd, 2024
Absolutely horrible place. My Niece was sent here as a teen for supposed "anger issues ". She came out much worse than when she went in. It has taken YEARS worth of extra therapy BECAUSE of this place. They take zero accountability for the harm they cause to the children in their care. And now, that my niece is attempting to go into the military, this place suddenly can't find her records in a timely manner. 3 months we've been waiting. Last time they said they would just call her when they found them. So I guess Auntie is about to hire an attorney for her, to at least see what her rights are. If she has legal ground to stand on, I will be footing the bill. If you've ever been to this place, I suggest a lawyer and a lawsuit
October 22nd, 2024
My son went there and he said he loved it more than last place and the food was really good they do recreation they have an academy there for school he went to acute care and he actually misses the place a few days after being home and I wanna say I was terrified at first looking at some past reviews but my 11 yr old speaks very highly and said he felt very safe and his counselor mrs Liz is amazing and kind and was very caring towards me as a struggling single mom so for the parents strugglin...
October 22nd, 2024
My son went there and he said he loved it more than last place and the food was really good they do recreation they have an academy there for school he went to acute care and he actually misses the place a few days after being home and I wanna say I was terrified at first looking at some past reviews but my 11 yr old speaks very highly and said he felt very safe and his counselor mrs Liz is amazing and kind and was very caring towards me as a struggling single mom so for the parents struggling to find help I highly recommend laurel oaks acute program .
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