Outpatient mental health care

In our IOP, we provide support as you transition from a higher level of care. You may also participate in our program if you have a physician referral. IOPs are more intense than once-weekly therapy sessions, yet do not require full hospitalization.

Sessions meet three to five times per week, Monday through Friday from 9:00am to noon. Treatments last from two to four weeks and allow you to maintain a work schedule. An IOP may be an option if you are:

• 18 years old or older
• Medically stable to participate in the program
• Not demonstrating an immediate risk of harm to self or others
• Not experiencing social, occupational or functioning impairments
• Not under custodial care
• Willing and able to participate in cognitive-based therapy

Our PHP provides psychiatric outpatient care in a safe, comfortable setting. Your team's primary goal is to improve your level of functioning and reduce symptoms to prevent relapse or full hospitalization.

Sessions are conducted Monday through Friday for three to four hours per day, allowing you to return home after sessions. The program duration is usually between two and four weeks. However, the length of your treatment depends on your condition and assessment.

Customized treatment plans rely on the results of multidisciplinary evaluations. Your plan takes into consideration your mental capabilities as well as physical health. Then, your care team designs a therapy plan to get you to the level of mental function that best fits your needs. Each week, your team reviews and updates your treatment depending on your recovery progress.

If you struggle with managing a substance use disorder, you don't have to do so alone. With our addiction service, Substance Use and Recovery Program, you'll have access to a team specially trained to treat a variety of substance abuse issues. We begin with evaluating and assessing your condition. Then, skilled addiction psychiatric specialists prepare a custom plan for your needs which may include:

• Group therapy sessions that meet on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 12:30pm to 3:30pm, lasting four to six weeks (as assessed by your care team)
• Psychiatric assessments and treatment plans developed by a board-certified addiction psychiatrist
• Therapy that addresses personal triggers, cravings, family issues, depression, anxiety and relapse

Our primary form of outpatient behavioral health is group therapy, but it may also include:

For families and professionals in the Charleston peninsula, our outpatient center is conveniently located in downtown Charleston to provide easy access to care. Our program is for adults, 18 years old and older. We hold intensive outpatient group therapy three days a week. Specialists gear sessions to your needs, especially if you struggle with issues such as:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Relationship issues
• Shame
• Trauma

Post-treatment aftercare planning is important to your overall recovery. To prepare you, your care team develops your self-awareness and independence. We also provide training for your family members that helps them understand your condition and enables them to support you as your level of care changes as you continue toward recovery.