What is outpatient treatment?
Outpatient programs give you access to care during the day. Unlike inpatient or residential programs, outpatient treatment allows you to live on your own, where you can continue working or attending school. You are able to maintain community and family commitments while receiving treatment.
Our outpatient program provides structure, education, and support on your road to recovery. You’ll learn coping strategies and gain meaningful insights in therapy. Our programs help you develop habits necessary for long-term wellness.
You can expect:
At program completion, we do a comprehensive assessment and help you build a plan. This includes individualized aftercare treatment tailored to your specific needs.
Why choose BrightView outpatient care?
Wherever you’re starting out, our team wants to help you move forward. Our whole-person care model addresses physical well-being, mental health, and practical support.
At BrightView, we treat addiction as the chronic disease that it is. We foster long-term recovery and growth with a targeted, personalized approach. Our substance use disorder treatment features:
There may be many options for outpatient treatment in your area. However, few providers match BrightView's combination of access, affordability, personalization, and expert care. Learn more about what to expect here.
How our program works
At BrightView, your care is based on what you need most. That means treatment can look a little different for each person. In general, here’s what you can expect:
1. Your first visit
Your journey to recovery begins on day one. We start with a comprehensive health assessment. We explore your substance use challenges, discussing mental health and other factors relevant to your recovery journey. This helps us understand your needs and goals, and how we can best help you.
2. Medication assisted treatment
The next step is often medication assisted treatment. Your care team may prescribe FDA-approved medications such as buprenorphine products (like Suboxone®, Sublocade®, Brixadi®, or Subutex®) or methadone, based on your needs. These medications can ease withdrawal symptoms, making the early days of recovery more manageable.
3. Individual and group therapy
We integrate MAT with individual and group therapy sessions. One-on-one sessions help you explore and address the root causes of addiction. Therapy offers healthy strategies for coping with substance use triggers and other difficult situations.
Community support is an important part of recovery. That’s why our outpatient treatment programs include group therapy, where you can connect with others who understand what you’re going through. Sharing challenges and celebrating successes together helps build a strong support network, and that encouragement makes a real difference in your recovery journey.
4. Case management
Dedicated case management services remove other key recovery barriers. Our case managers can help connect you with housing, employment, and legal aid. Access to vital services removes stress to let you focus on recovery. Using these community resources builds a stronger foundation for moving forward.
5. Aftercare and ongoing support
During outpatient treatment, you’ll develop a long-term plan for continued recovery. This starts with a personalized aftercare strategy. Aftercare looks different for each patient. It might include time in a sober living community. It often involves continued one-on-one therapy sessions and group therapy.
We'll monitor your progress throughout treatment and adjust your plan as necessary. This ensures you have access to the specific types of care you need. Careful case management helps you continue your healing beyond the outpatient program.
Relapse prevention strategies are an essential part of our outpatient addiction treatment program. In therapy, you’ll begin to identify substance use triggers and develop effective coping strategies. However, long-term support after outpatient treatment is key to lasting recovery.
Outpatient vs. intensive outpatient program (IOP)
If you choose outpatient treatment, your next choice is what type. There are standard outpatient services and intensive outpatient programs:
Outpatient treatment
Intensive outpatient program (IOP)
Structure
One to three sessions per week
Around nine to 15 hours per week over three to five days
Best fit for
Patients with stable living environments and mild to moderate support needs
Patients who need more structure and support, but don’t require inpatient care
Flexibility
Maximum flexibility for work, school, and family
More time-intensive, but still allows you to live on your own and do regular life activities
Focus
Medication management, counseling, and relapse prevention
Higher-intensity therapy, skill building, and relapse prevention
Wondering which level of care is right for you? Contact our support team to discuss your situation and options. Some options may be different depending on the location, and we’ll help you find the care that fits you best.
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Ready to begin?
Substance use disorder can feel overwhelming, but recovery is possible with the right support. That's why BrightView offers personalized outpatient treatment programs. We provide one-on-one counseling from licensed professionals trained in addiction care. Group meetings and case management add practical help for well-rounded care.
We also make getting started as simple as possible. We can help you start treatment within 24 hours. We accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most other insurances, so out-of-pocket costs may be lower than you think.
Wherever you are in your recovery, we help you take the next step. Find a BrightView location near you and schedule an appointment today.
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