Outpatient Therapy for Mental Health

Outpatient Mental Health Therapy

Outpatient mental health services are a step-down in level of care after completing a residential program. Outpatient services provide ongoing mental health interventions as a continuation of treatment. You may return to your home and attend the outpatient therapy sessions as prescribed in the care plan, or you may wish to reside in transitional housing during the outpatient program.

Ongoing outpatient programming is essential for achieving a successful treatment outcome. Participating in outpatient services allows you to practice the skills learned in the residential program. These include new coping skills, interpersonal skills, stress-reduction techniques, new thought-behavior patterns, and other wellness tools. Outpatient care can help reinforce your recovery and enhance confidence.

What Is Outpatient Mental Health Treatment?

Once a client has completed their residential mental health treatment program they will begin outpatient treatment. This allows you to return to a partial work schedule or to return home to fulfill family obligations while still receiving ongoing therapy. Outpatient care involves a menu of therapeutic activities provided at an outpatient center. These include:

Individual therapy
These sessions involve a one-to-one meeting with a licensed therapist.
Group therapy
Group sessions allow peers in treatment to connect and share.
Life skills training
Classes designed to help you reenter the workplace and other life skills.
Interpersonal skills training
Helps you improve communication skills and conflict resolution.
Holistic activities
Holistic activities can help relieve stress and increase relaxation.
Medication management
Medications may be necessary to help manage the symptoms and improve quality of life.
Nutritional counseling
Teaches about the role of nutrition and exercise in overall wellness.

Outpatient treatment programs are also available as a “step up” from private practice mental health treatment. Someone who has hit a plateau and needs more intensive mental health services may benefit from an outpatient mental health program.

Psychiatric Outpatient Treatment Levels of Care

Bodhi Mental Health outpatient treatment is available in three levels of care. Outpatient services provide a seamless transition from residential treatment while helping you move forward in healing. The level of care that is appropriate is determined by the severity of the mental health disorder. The level of impairment in daily functioning is a factor in selecting the right level of care.

The levels of outpatient care include:

Partial Hospitalization Programs
The PHP is the highest level of outpatient care. This involves participating in outpatient treatment services five days a week, or about 25-30 program hours.
Intensive Outpatient Programs
The IOP is a step down in care from the PHP. The IOP involves a schedule of three days per week with three hours of treatment, or 9 hours per week.
Basic Outpatient
This is the minimum standard of care, which usually entails about 2 hours per week, such as one individual therapy session and one group therapy session, or one group session and one life skills class.

Questions? Contact Us

At Bodhi we aspire to assist you in achieving a full and productive life. Through our blended approach of evidence-based and holistic therapies, our outpatient programs can safely guide you back to wellness and independence. Call Bodhi Mental Health today at (877) 883-0780