People in Houston, Texas, and its surrounding counties are just like other Americans who struggle with mental health or substance use issues. At any point in time, more than half of us will be diagnosed with a mental illness in our lifetimes. Children and adults alike can wonder how to get professional help, but life situations make it difficult to be on-site for treatment.
In its ongoing pursuit to solve unmet needs, Sun Behavioral Houston's multiple telehealth solutions were developed for just these purposes.
Now that there is a greater need for telehealth services, it might be time to consider a no-cost consultation through SUN Behavioral Houston to get a better idea of what you’re struggling with and what services you could benefit from. The best part is that you can now do all of this without leaving the safety of your home. We offer online screenings that can be scheduled Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The benefits of using telehealth services include
Convenience
Accessibility to healthcare (especially for people with limited access to transportation)
Support for those who are managing a condition
Better coordination of healthcare services
Comfort and safety of staying at home (keeping in line with social distancing)
No risk of running into somebody you know (allows for greater privacy)
Less-intimidating online communication, especially for younger people
No geographical limits when choosing a doctor or therapist
While anyone can enjoy the benefits of telehealth, there are certain groups of people who should especially take advantage of telehealth services. These groups of people include
those with limited access to healthcare due to illness, physical disability, geography, or restricted access to transportation.
those with other pressing responsibilities including school, work, or child care.
those with restrictions due to mental health.
Multiple Therapies, Personalized Plans
Here at SUN Behavioral in Houston, you will receive a personalized treatment plan that addresses all of the issues you are experiencing. We use evidence-based treatment along with a trauma care approach in our mental health and substance use disorder programs.
Services include
Constant nursing care as well as psychiatrists and nurse practitioners to help patients overcome the detoxification process
Life skills and healthy-living groups
Stress management
Mindfulness and problem-solving
Yoga
We also offer many different types of therapy, including
Group psychotherapy: Getting therapy in a group allows patients to realize they aren’t alone while getting support, a sense of community, and recovery tips from others going through similar situations.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): CBT addresses the thought patterns and beliefs that lead to behaviors and how to modify them.
Recreational therapy: This allows patients to express themselves in creative ways and ease symptoms of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
Pet therapy: This helps to reduce the symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Saving Lives, Restoring Relationships Through Treatment
We partner with hospitals, doctors, schools and social service agencies to deliver positive outcomes for our patients and their families. This includes education about the recovery process and programs that save lives and enhance life.
More than 43 million U.S. adults experience mental illness every year. Approximately one in five young people age 13–18 (21.4%) experiences a severe mental disorder at some point during their lives. For children ages 8–15, it’s 13%.
More than 20 million people in the U.S. have a substance use disorder, and in the past 20 years, 700,000 people have died due to drug overdose.
We are focused on solving these unmet needs in the Houston metropolitan area and surrounding communities.
The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Accreditation recognizes SUN Behavioral for demonstrating continuous compliance with The Joint Commissions’ performance standards. It’s a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to providing safe and quality patient care
Safe, Proven Treatment Ready for You
SUN Behavioral Houston is here for you or your loved one to help cope and get well during vulnerable times in your lives. From children struggling with behavior at school to college students derailed by trauma to couples coping with addiction issues, we have dedicated programs for all ages and stages of your lives.
Our admissions process starts with a no-cost, virtual consultation with an admissions specialist to determine what course of mental health care treatment would be best for you. Call us at (713) 796-2273 to see how together, we can solve your unmet needs.