Individuals seeking services will go through a screening process which is conducted to quickly assess and determine if there is a likelihood of drug or alcohol abuse.
The role of screening in the intake and admission process is to identify individuals who may have a substance use disorder (SUD) through a brief, standardized assessment, allowing for appropriate placement in treatment based on their level of need, whether it be a brief intervention, detox, referral to more intensive treatment, or further evaluation; essentially acting as a critical first step to ensure individuals receive the most suitable level of care based on their needs.
Once it is determined that the individual meets the criteria for any of our outpatient programs, a more comprehensive assessment is conducted to gather detailed information about the individual's substance use patterns, co-occurring disorders, and needs, which acts as the foundation for a personalized treatment plan.
One advantage all levels of outpatient services have is that it allows clients to receive treatment while they stay linked with and join in the social networks that shape their every-day lives. Family, friends, and colleagues are present as both support system but also as stressors that allow clients to measure their progress in the real world outside treatment.
Is the least intensive of the outpatient programs. It is suitable for individuals who are relatively stable but are in need of monitoring and ongoing support.
OP requires less than 9 hours of treatment per week for adults, typically consisting of individual and group counseling sessions, education about substance use, and relapse prevention strategies, all delivered in a non-residential setting.
IOP is more structured than the outpatient program with multiple sessions per week. It provides substantial support while allowing individuals to maintain work and daily responsibilities.
IOP requires a minimum of 9 hours per week for adults and 6 hours per week for adolescents. Services include individual counseling, group therapy, family psychoeducation, and case management. The program may also incorporate medication-assisted treatment, psychological assessments, vocational rehabilitation, and trauma-specific treatment.
Also known as “Partial Hospitalization” or “Day Treatment” is the most intensive level of outpatient care, requiring daily sessions for several hours each day. It is often used as a step-down from inpatient treatment.
It is a level of substance abuse treatment that provides a high intensity of clinical programming, typically involving 20 or more hours of therapy per week, where patients attend treatment sessions during the day but return home in the evening; essentially offering a structured outpatient setting with more intensive monitoring than a standard outpatient or intensive outpatient program.
Treatment services are offered in English and Spanish.
The following services are provided on all level of care (services differ in terms of frequency and intensity):
