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Understanding Levels of Care

There are numerous Levels of Care. Knowing what they are will help you make the best treatment choice.
Support Groups
Supportive care. Support Groups are good for those looking for ongoing supportive communication with those dealing with similar issues.
Outpatient (OP)
Outpatient care is the least restrictive level of care and can be tailored to fit the individual.
Group Therapy
A therapetic level of care that is often incorporated into other service delivery as well as on its own.
Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP)
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) provide group psychotherapy services.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
An intermediate level of care. Partial Hospitalization Programs are good for those whoe require structured programing during the day, but do not require overnight care.
Residential Treatment
Residential Treatment
Inpatient Hospitalization (IP)
The highest level of care. Inpatient Hospitalization is required for those unable to keep themselves sefe, due to suicidal thoughts, homicidal thoughts, or psychosis.

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