Our outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment services provide patients with the same high quality, evidence-based care as our residential programs, but on a flexible and part time schedule to better suit your life commitments.
This option is suitable for people who are beginning their treatment or transitioning from inpatient care, as it allows them to live at home, work, or attend school while receiving support.
It also works well for people who require a level of treatment and support but not to the level of inpatient intervention.
Levels Of Outpatient Care
Our core care program offers a spectrum of real-world care intensity, allowing patients to choose the level that best fits their clinical needs, challenges, and daily obligations:
- Partial hospitalization or day treatment is the highest level of outpatient care. It requires a commitment of 25 to 30 hours per week of group and individual programming.
- Intensive outpatient is the middle option that requires attending sessions for 3+ hours a day, 3-4 days a week. It can be offered both in-person and online.
- Outpatient only is the lowest level of structured care, typically used for ongoing maintenance and support. It involves a one hour group session per week with monthly individual meetings.
Core Program Content & Structure
Outpatient treatment is built on the same clinical principles as residential care, focusing on co-occurring care that integrates the treatment of addiction with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Integrated Treatment
Treatment consists of a comprehensive assessment and diagnosis, and includes inpatient medically managed detox if necessary. The core care consists of 1-2-1 counseling, group therapy, and educational sessions instill the skills and discipline you need to move on and take control back.
Skill Building
Patients attend learning workshops to acquire crucial real-world skills for managing stress, triggers, cravings, and emotional difficulties, all of which are vital for preventing a return to substance use.
Therapeutic Environment
Peer groups provide a safe space where patients can share experiences, receive support, and apply new coping and recovery skills to their everyday lives with the help of peers and professionals.
Individualized Support
1-2-1 Counseling sessions with a fully qualified therapist address a patient’s specific mental health needs, drug testing, personal challenges, and wellbeing goals.
Evidence-Based Therapies
The program utilizes proven methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Medication-Assisted Therapies, and Twelve Step Facilitation as standard. Elements of each and all can be used to create a fully tailored journey.
Logistics & Family Support
Understanding what’s involved as an outpatient is vital as there is more responsibility for taking action on the patient and their support network which usually includes key family members, around key considerations:
- Duration of treatment required
- Family involvement
- Cost
- Location
- Solution
Full support is essential, especially if financial issues are involved, as full understanding of costs and affordability are essential to not place additional stress on the patient.