COMMUNITY STABILIZATION
Community Stabilization services are short-term and designed to support an individual and their natural support system following contact with an initial crisis response service or as a diversion to a higher level of care. Providers deliver community stabilization services in an individual’s natural environment and provide referral and linkage to other community based services at the appropriate level of care. The goal of Community Stabilization services is to stabilize the individual within their community and support Behavioral Healthindividual and/or support system during the periods 1) between an initial Mobile Crisis Response and entry in to an established follow-up service at the appropriate level of care 2) as a transitional step-down from a higher level of care if the next level of care service is identified but not immediately available for access or 3) as a diversion to a higher level of care.
PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAMS
PHP – The New Life Behavioral Health Services Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) uses proven, evidence-based best practices. This program can help people who are stepping down from inpatient care, providing structure and encouragement as individuals re-enter their family and community environments. This program can also be step up from outpatient care, with the goal of helping people avoid an inpatient psychiatric admission.How long a person stays in the program depends on the specific goals and treatment plan, but most participants are in the program for one to two weeks.PHP runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.The backbone of PHP is therapy in small groups, with 8 to 10 participants. Individual counseling is also provided. Participants learn to build on their existing skills and develop additional coping strategies. It is a positive, motivating environment.
The following services are provided by our sister agency Behavioral Health Associates
Outpatient Therapy
The Outpatient treatment continuum of care includes individual therapy, play therapy, couples, family therapy, and psycho-educational group therapy. Some of the issues that we address are: anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, substance abuse, trauma, abuse and neglect, grief and loss, foster care and adoption, anger management difficulties, family/relationship conflicts, and behavioral difficulties. We offer personalized support for your unique needs. It’s okay to ask for help and by visiting our site, you’ve already taken a step in the right direction. Please contact the office today to set up your appointment.
Psychiatry
In certain situations, medications are a helpful and appropriate approach to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Our psychiatric providers can improve quality of life and may even be able to prevent certain crises from arising by promoting mental health stability. While medication is rarely our first line of treatment, our providers know that mental health concerns are legitimate medical issues, often best managed
with medication.
Our psychiatric providers are qualified to assess and treat both the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems.They provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management, alongside the personalized support you need. Please contact the office today to set up your appointment.