If you are looking for help with an addiction or co-occurring mental health disorder, outpatient programs can give you a wide array of freedom and flexibility. However, there are several types of outpatient programs, so how do you find one that suits your circumstances? In this blog, we’ll talk about how to find outpatient treatment to fit your needs.
What is Outpatient Treatment?
Outpatient programs are any type of mental health or addiction treatment plan where you do not reside at the facility full-time and instead get to return home at the end of the day. The length of the treatment day can vary from part-time to full-time or even just a couple of hours each week, depending on the level of care.
Finding Outpatient Treatment to Fit Your Needs
So how do you find outpatient treatment to fit your needs? This process starts by identifying the type of outpatient that is most important to you as well as the therapies that are offered and the amenities that matter.
Level of Care
At Sequoia Recovery Centers, our outpatient drug rehab covers several levels of care. We have partial hospitalization programs that last only a few weeks but are full-time engagements for those who can use vacation time or holidays for treatment. We also have intensive outpatient programs, which are a bit longer but meet on a part-time schedule, allowing them to easily fit around personal or professional responsibilities.
As you move through the different levels of care, you might find that finishing these programs means you no longer need full-time support, but you still need something to help you with your sobriety. In these cases, traditional outpatient care can help you focus on group therapy and support group meetings in your area so that you have continued access to tools and peer support.
Types of Therapy
The right outpatient treatment to fit your needs will also include evidence-based treatment using the modalities that you prefer.
For starters, something that you might need to consider is whether a facility offers medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for recovery from alcohol or opioid addiction. Only qualifying facilities can offer detox with FDA-approved medication and follow-up therapy.
From there, you’ll also want to consider what type of programs are offered. If, for example, you are dealing with co-occurring mental health disorders like depression and alcoholism or anxiety and addiction to benzodiazepines, you’ll need a program that offers dual diagnosis therapy for co-occurring conditions.
Another consideration might be the therapeutic modalities that are used. The term “therapy” applies to a wide range of techniques where you meet with a therapist individually or in a group. However, different modalities rely on varying theories and practices designed for an array of situations.
For example, if you are trying to develop good coping mechanisms, recognize the automatic negative thoughts you have, and change the way you think, cognitive behavioral therapy is going to be a helpful option for you. But, if you need to simply change how you view things, acceptance and commitment therapy might be better.
For many people struggling with addiction, there may be underlying trauma or childhood experiences that contribute to these conditions, and traditional psychotherapy could be best. Moreover, individual therapy might be preferred to group therapy because of the opportunity it provides to delve into your history.
Holistic Care
Holistic care is another area that you might want to consider when finding the right outpatient treatment to fit your needs. Not all facilities provide holistic programs, but others like Sequoia Recovery Centers incorporate a mind-body approach that involves practices like yoga, meditation, and mindfulness.
Starting Outpatient Treatment Today
Once you have your list of priorities and requirements, you can contact a treatment center to learn how to get started. At Sequoia Recovery Centers, you can start by contacting our team for an initial evaluation. We will help you determine the right level of care for your circumstances and which therapies are most appropriate to help you meet your needs.
Outpatient programs give you the ability to remain at home and still accommodate a work schedule or personal responsibilities while getting the care you need to maintain your recovery. With flexible programs, you can find an outpatient center that offers the schedules that work best for you, the right type of therapy, and the right holistic care.
Contact our team today to learn more about programs at Sequoia Recovery Centers.