Outpatient Rehab

Types of Outpatient Treatment

Outpatient treatments are, on the spectrum of available treatments, the most affordable and independent options. However, even within the broad term “outpatient drug treatment,” there is a spectrum of intensity.

• Day Programs: Offering the most intensive schedule of treatment, outpatient day programs, also called PHPs, engage individuals for five to seven days per week, usually for at least six hours per day. You’ll have access to individual, group and family therapists, and treatment for medical and co-occurring conditions. Though most individuals begin in the inpatient setting and step down to this level of treatment, some day programs can be a starting point for drug and alcohol rehab.
• Intensive Outpatient Programs: With more flexibility than a day program and similar treatment offerings with fewer hours, intensive outpatient programs offer another way to step down the intensity from the inpatient or partial hospitalization setting. Intensive outpatient programs are often ideal for those who require intensive treatment but whose work, school or family roles have required them to pursue outpatient rehabilitation. Typically, intensive outpatient programs offer treatment for three to four days per week, during the day or evening hours.
• Continuing Care: Also known as aftercare, continuing care consists of counseling groups and mutual support groups whose primary goal is to provide connectedness, accountability and ongoing support for those who have transitioned from more intensive outpatient treatment. Continuing care groups are facilitated by licensed therapists and are often offered at a once per week schedule.
• Outpatient Treatment for Co-Occurring Mental Health Disorders: Also referred to as a dual diagnosis, mental health conditions that coexist with a substance use disorder present unique challenges to sobriety. Treating co-occurring disorders has a significant effect on a person’s chances of recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. A dual diagnosis outpatient program may require significantly more treatment than one addressing addiction only. However, those with stable co-occurring conditions are candidates for outpatient alcohol treatment and drug rehabilitation. Effective outpatient treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions can occur if:
  • The mental health condition and substance use disorder have mild to moderate symptoms.
  • Psychiatrists are available by appointment.
  • The outpatient treatment program is intensive enough to meet the individual’s needs.

Benefits of Outpatient Treatment

When considering the appropriate level of intervention for drug and alcohol treatment, the advantages of one treatment approach must be considered along with a patient’s needs, desires, resources and the likelihood of success. Among the benefits of outpatient treatment are:

• Increased levels of autonomy, compared to inpatient rehab
• Higher levels of flexibility in scheduling and treatment program design
• Ability to live at home and continue a committed involvement to an intensive program
• Freedom to maintain a presence at work, school or with family
• Lower cost than inpatient rehabilitation
• Effectiveness at treating mild to moderate substance use disorders
• Easier transition back to home environment after treatment

Related Topic: Benefits of intensive outpatient treatment

How Much Does Outpatient Drug Rehab Cost?

Since acute medical care is usually not needed in the outpatient setting, the cost of outpatient rehabilitation is significantly lower than inpatient hospitalization or residential treatment per day, but the total length of outpatient care is generally much longer than inpatient. The specific cost of outpatient rehabilitation depends on the level of service you need. As a rule, the more programming and hours offered in treatment activities, the more expensive a treatment program will be.

Fortunately, the number of insurance plans covering the cost of substance use disorder treatment has risen in the last ten years, and so has the amount of treatment those plans are willing to cover.

People who opt to pay for an outpatient treatment independently can usually expect to pay somewhere between $1,000 to $10,000 for the program, depending on the level of treatment and services. Individual therapy sessions can range on average from $50 to $150.

How to Find Outpatient Treatment Centers Near Me

At The Recovery Village, we offer exclusive therapeutic services and programs designed specifically for outpatient care. A program that meets your recovery needs may be available in your area.

Tools to Locate an Outpatient Treatment Facility

Finding an appropriate outpatient treatment center often begins with an online search. To find a facility that meets your needs in your area, you can:

• Call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357.
• Use a behavioral health treatment locator tool.
• Search recovery resources by zip code.
• Call The Recovery Village to discuss treatment options.

In considering the appropriate outpatient treatment, consider facilities and staff which:

• Work with your insurance coverage
• Are accredited by a major accrediting organization (to ensure you get the highest-quality care)
• Offer counseling for co-occurring mental health conditions
• Offer sober living housing, if necessary

Do your best to speak to staff or patients at the treatment center to better understand available services, staff, and success. Treatment will be uncomfortable, but it should always provide quality care based on trust and respect.

“Substance use treatment is very individualized – Not every therapy or every medication works for every single person. You have to find what works for you. I help each patient figure out what options will help them be most successful.” – Rachel Rohaidy, MD, Medical Director at The Recovery Village Miami at Baptist Health

Outpatient Programs at The Recovery Village

Outpatient treatment at The Recovery Village is personalized to a person’s unique physical and mental needs, whether a person is stepping down from inpatient or entering treatment for the first time. At our centers, psychiatric and medical services are available to those in outpatient rehabilitation, and regular contact with a licensed therapist is highly encouraged.

The Recovery Village offers a full continuum of care that begins with detox services and therapy through to aftercare and alumni check-ins. Longer periods of treatment help create longer periods of recovery. As you enjoy the freedom and independence of a life free from drugs and alcohol, the outpatient programs of The Recovery Village can help you maintain sobriety in thought, emotion, and action.

Whether you require higher levels of outpatient care, or you need to stay connected to long-term outpatient drug treatment, The Recovery Village can help assess your situation and guide you toward the appropriate placement for your point in treatment. Call us today and let us help you find the services you need to set your recovery in motion.