Outpatient
- Outpatient Programming (OP) is under 9 hours a week.
Outpatient Program
Outpatient Rehab counseling is one of the most common forms of outpatient rehab. These therapy sessions typically require a time commitment of just 1-2 hours per week. They can help provide a sense of community and emotional support or help patients develop tools to cope with specific situations. Examples of outpatient counseling are: Cognitive behavioral therapy- CBT Dialectal behavior therapy – DBT Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing – EMDR Family Counseling Gambling counseling Group/Individual Counseling LGBTQIA+ affirming MAT – medication-assisted treatment Sober living assistance Substance abuse counseling Trauma-informed – survivors group Virtual counseling
Benefits of Outpatient Counseling
- Flexibility: Allows individuals to maintain their work, school, or family responsibilities while receiving treatment.
- Accessibility: Often more accessible and less costly than inpatient treatment.
- Supportive Environment: Enables individuals to apply coping strategies in real-life situations with the support of their therapy team.
Outpatient Counseling for Addiction:
Outpatient counseling for addiction involves receiving treatment for substance use disorders without staying overnight at a facility. Clients attend scheduled therapy sessions and continue with their daily lives outside of treatment hours. This form of counseling includes various therapeutic approaches to help individuals achieve and maintain sobriety. Some common components include:
- Individual Therapy: One-on-one sessions with a counselor to address the root causes of addiction, develop coping strategies, and set recovery goals.
- Group Therapy: Sessions where individuals share experiences and support each other under the guidance of a therapist. Group therapy fosters a sense of community and accountability.
- Family Therapy: Involves family members in the treatment process to address dynamics that may contribute to the addiction and to build a supportive home environment.
- Behavioral Therapies: Techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) are often used to help individuals change their behaviors and thought patterns related to substance use.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment:
Dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorders, refers to the presence of both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder. Treatment for dual diagnosis is more complex because it involves addressing both conditions simultaneously. Key components of dual diagnosis treatment include:
- Integrated Treatment Plans
- Medication Management
- Psychotherapy
- Support Groups
