Intensive outpatient is specifically designed to provide treatment with the least amount of disruption to home and work responsibilities. It is an option which reduces the expense typically associated with inpatient care and the cost of time away from work. During treatment, a client creates and practices relapse prevention strategies and works on productive ways to cope with life's problems. Family, employers, friends and significant others are encouraged to participate in treatment with the client. This form of treatment allows the individual to develop a healthy support system and a better quality of living.
Intensive outpatient meets for six weeks, four nights each week.
Programming addressing the unique concerns and issues of women with children is available. For details on this, read the article by a Tri City clinician in our Women and Chemical Dependency Newsletter. Outpatient Individual, family and group counseling helps clients to develop skills and behavior necessary for continuing recovery. Group therapy helps members learn how to abstain from alcohol or drugs, gain tools to manage everyday stressors and examine the consequences of abusing on their personal life, family life and job productivity. Also, dual diagnosis groups are available to help people deal with both substance use and psychological problems.