What Is Outpatient Mental Health Treatment?
Outpatient mental health services are designed to support those with mental health disorders that don’t necessarily require around-the-clock care. Unlike residential or inpatient treatment options offered at a hospital or inpatient clinic, outpatient services are provided for a few hours each day or every few days at outpatient facilities or hospitals, ensuring that patients have the care they need while also maintaining the freedom to engage in their usual daily activities.
With outpatient treatment, you will attend your scheduled sessions during the day and return home to your normal routine in the evening. There are two major options: outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment.
Types of Programs: Outpatient Mental Health Massachusetts
Outpatient mental health and behavioral health services provide supportive care to those with conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and even dual-diagnosis conditions.
The two types of outpatient therapy include:
Outpatient Programs
Outpatient programs are programs that let you come and go from treatment the same day. You can make appointments to see a doctor or therapist, for example, attend the appointment, and then go back to your day. How often you’ll make those visits depends on the level of care needed.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs)
IOPs are for people with more significant mental health concerns who need more comprehensive treatment. In intensive outpatient programs (sometimes also called partial hospitalization programs), you or your loved one will take part in group therapy, individual therapy, and other treatment processes to address your health.
Who Benefits From Outpatient Mental Health Treatment?
People with all kinds of mental health conditions and dual diagnoses can benefit from seeking support through a behavioral healthcare program. Some of the conditions we treat at Revitalize Wellness Center include:
- Panic disorder: The onset of sudden, unexpected, and frequent panic attacks.
- Depression: A persistent low mood and loss of interest in activities.
- ADHD: A combination of symptoms, such as inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
- Anxiety: A persistent feeling of dread, fear, or uneasiness.
- Bipolar disorder: A condition marked by alternating moods, such as depression and elation. It was formerly called manic depression.
- Borderline personality disorder (BPD): A condition that makes it difficult to regulate emotions, relationships, and a sense of self.
- Dissociative disorders: Disorders of memory, emotion, behavior, sense of self, identity, and perception.
- Eating disorders: Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, and binge-eating disorder, among others.
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): A condition characterized by unwanted, intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): A condition that involves symptoms such as night terrors, trauma-related stimuli avoidance, flashbacks, and intrusive memories after a traumatic event.
- Schizophrenia: A condition that disrupts thought processes, social interactions, emotions, and perceptions. Sometimes, it is characterized as having psychotic symptoms like hallucinations, disorganized speech or thinking, and delusions.
No matter what kind of mental health struggles a person faces, the right care and support can make a difference in their quality of life. If you or a loved one needs support for one or more of these conditions, reach out to our team at Revitalize Wellness Center. We are here to support you.
The Advantages of Outpatient Treatment Programs for Mental Health Conditions
There are many reasons for individuals to seek outpatient treatment programs for their mental health conditions. These programs are often comprehensive and aim to reduce the symptoms that impact their everyday lives. Some of the top benefits include:
Individual Therapy
With outpatient care, it’s possible to receive individual therapy in a one-on-one setting with a healthcare or behavioral health provider who understands your needs.
Flexible Scheduling
Our programs are designed to let mental health treatment work within your schedule. Flexible scheduling through an outpatient setting makes it easier to adhere to the treatment program and reach your goals.
Strong Community Support
Community support makes it easier to get through treatment and provides long-term support for those emerging from treatment. Peer support, as well as family support, are both cornerstones that benefit recovery.
Ongoing Therapeutic Support and Health Care
Our team is dedicated to providing continuous care and monitoring to help prevent relapse and support long-term recovery. Mental health symptoms may return, but we want to provide support and teach the skills needed to manage them in the long term.
Why Choose Outpatient Rehab Mental Health Support at Revitalize Wellness Center?
Choosing an outpatient rehab is a personal choice. We are looking forward to welcoming you into our care. Here are some things that our team at Revitalize Wellness Center will do as you get ready to join a treatment program.
Initial Assessment and Customized Treatment Plan
The first step of your journey begins with contacting our team and going through the initial assessment. During this evaluation, our doctors will look at your:
- Symptoms
- Medical history
- Reported mental health issues
- Personal or family history
- Requests and personal needs
From that point, our team will devise a customized treatment plan that is specifically tailored to your individual needs. Some common elements of outpatient programs include:
- Support in changing lifestyle habits, such as substance use
- Using medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to manage symptoms, such as suicidal thoughts or anxiety
- Peer support groups and group therapy
- One-on-one individualized therapy with your primary therapist
We believe in using an evidence-based approach to care and creating a unique treatment plan for each person under our care.
Diverse Behavioral Health and Therapeutic Services
Good mental health and behavioral health services take a person’s treatment goals and needs into consideration. Some of the behavioral health and therapeutic services you may be interested in include:
One-on-One Sessions
In one-on-one sessions, individuals meet with a therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist to talk about their concerns and work on developing healthy coping skills.
Group Sessions
Group sessions are designed to give you the opportunity to learn from others who have been in your position in the past or are dealing with the same or similar issues now. These sessions usually involve at least two other people and help build a sense of community with your peers. Not all groups are made up of your peers, though. Some other types of sessions include marriage counseling and family therapy.
Family Therapy
A family’s involvement in care can help you develop a strong support system. In family therapy, family members discover how to get more support from each other. They also learn more about the mental health concerns you’ve brought up and how they might affect the family unit. This process can be healing for all involved.
Harm Reduction Support
Harm reduction is another significant part of an outpatient mental health treatment program. The goal of harm-reduction therapy is to reduce the likelihood of having negative impacts on your life caused by mental health conditions, drugs, or alcohol.
Examples of a strong harm-reduction plan include:
- Creating a safety plan that you can follow if you feel that you might hurt yourself or someone else
- Staying connected with peer support groups
- Taking part in regular check-ins with recovery support services
- Knowing how to use your medications and building habits to take them on time each day
A harm-reduction program won’t stop mental health symptoms from returning but may make it easier to know when to seek help for worsening mental health.
Psychiatric Care
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and psychiatric care may also be necessary for some individuals. Experienced psychiatrists can provide psychiatric evaluations and medication schedules as part of the overall treatment plan and the case management process. With these medical providers on board, you’ll work closely together to make sure that your mental health is improving and your hard work in therapy and group sessions is being supported by medications or other care.
At Revitalize Wellness Center, we believe in treating the whole person. Our approach ensures you are seen as an individual and that you aren’t given a cookie-cutter treatment plan. From the moment you join us, you are provided the exact care you need with an approach that works.
Cost-Effective Outpatient Treatment for Mental Health Care
At Revitalize Wellness Center, we know that the cost of treatment can make a difference in the decision to seek it. Speak with our team to learn more about payment options and how we can help you get the help you need on a journey to better mental health.
Why Trust Your Healing Journey to Revitalize at Refresh?
At Revitalize at Refresh, we understand that healing doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens in relationship, in community, and in a space where you feel truly seen and heard. That’s why we’ve built our program around more than just clinical excellence. We offer warmth, empathy, and a deep respect for each person’s unique path.
From your first phone call to your final session, our team is here to walk beside you. We’ll help you navigate the details—from insurance and scheduling to finding the right level of care—so you can focus on what matters most: getting better. You don’t have to face this alone. We’re ready when you are.
Take the First Step Toward Recovery With Outpatient Mental Health Treatment in MA
At Revitalize Wellness Center in Norwell, MA, we believe that you’ve already taken the first step toward recovery by looking for support. Our team is here and ready to build a comprehensive treatment plan that is designed with your needs in mind. Whether you are looking for help with therapy, medications, or lifestyle adjustments, we are here and ready to support you along the way.
Call our helpful intake team today to learn more about what we do at Revitalize Wellness Center and take the next step on your journey to wellness.
Resources:
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/learn-about-treatment/types-of-treatment
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd