How to Find an Outpatient Alcohol Treatment Program
Go to The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) website at SAMHSA.gov., Learn about the types of treatment programs., Compare the treatment programs in your area., Attend an assessment session at your top choice for an...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Go to The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) website at SAMHSA.gov.
Use the online locator to find an outpatient alcohol treatment program in your area.
Alternately, you can also call (800) 662-HELP or (800) 487-4889 (TDD).
Click on the Detailed Search link.
Enter your zip code and click the "Continue" button.
Check the Substance abuse treatment box under Treatment Provided and the Outpatient box under Type of Care.
You can further narrow down your search by age, gender and other factors. (Some facilities only accept patients that are adolescent or over the age of 18).
Then click the "Continue" button.
Scroll through the list of facilities that meet your search criteria and click on the website links to learn more details about a specific program. -
Step 2: Learn about the types of treatment programs.
An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) requires a 10-hour commitment weekly for 6 weeks.
Participants attend 3 or 4 times a week.
A Relapse Outpatient Program (ROP) or Supportive Outpatient Program (SOP) may be available for less than a 6-week commitment.
It also may require just 6 hours of commitment each week.
This program helps patients cope with relapse triggers confront behavior patterns that may be affecting their full recovery. , Treatment methods vary.
Programs often follow the 12-Step Model of recovery and use motivational enhancement and cognitive-behavior therapy.
Yoga and other relaxation techniques may also be used.
Family participation may be required, especially for adolescent programs.
Find an outpatient alcohol treatment program that fits, meets on the days of the week and times of day, that fit your schedule.
Look at the type of sessions and size of group.
Some programs are group only and others include individual counseling.
Adolescent programs may include home visits. , Fees are often based on a sliding scale.
An outpatient alcohol treatment program can be funded by State if you meet income eligibility requirements or by Medicaid.
The SAMHSA website has a listing of substance abuse agencies for each state. -
Step 3: Compare the treatment programs in your area.
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Step 4: Attend an assessment session at your top choice for an outpatient alcohol treatment program to receive a treatment plan and find out about the cost.
Detailed Guide
Use the online locator to find an outpatient alcohol treatment program in your area.
Alternately, you can also call (800) 662-HELP or (800) 487-4889 (TDD).
Click on the Detailed Search link.
Enter your zip code and click the "Continue" button.
Check the Substance abuse treatment box under Treatment Provided and the Outpatient box under Type of Care.
You can further narrow down your search by age, gender and other factors. (Some facilities only accept patients that are adolescent or over the age of 18).
Then click the "Continue" button.
Scroll through the list of facilities that meet your search criteria and click on the website links to learn more details about a specific program.
An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) requires a 10-hour commitment weekly for 6 weeks.
Participants attend 3 or 4 times a week.
A Relapse Outpatient Program (ROP) or Supportive Outpatient Program (SOP) may be available for less than a 6-week commitment.
It also may require just 6 hours of commitment each week.
This program helps patients cope with relapse triggers confront behavior patterns that may be affecting their full recovery. , Treatment methods vary.
Programs often follow the 12-Step Model of recovery and use motivational enhancement and cognitive-behavior therapy.
Yoga and other relaxation techniques may also be used.
Family participation may be required, especially for adolescent programs.
Find an outpatient alcohol treatment program that fits, meets on the days of the week and times of day, that fit your schedule.
Look at the type of sessions and size of group.
Some programs are group only and others include individual counseling.
Adolescent programs may include home visits. , Fees are often based on a sliding scale.
An outpatient alcohol treatment program can be funded by State if you meet income eligibility requirements or by Medicaid.
The SAMHSA website has a listing of substance abuse agencies for each state.
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