Outpatient Program
Welcome to our Outpatient Program
Casa Palmera is excited to offer an Outpatient Program for our local community. This program is designed to help patients receive accelerated treatment while still participating in their daily responsibilities such as work or school. Participants will be attending activities Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. Activities will include group therapy, and and a family component..
Casa Palmera provides comprehensive outpatient services for those patients who are assessed as being able to participate successfully in regularly scheduled outpatient visits and who are not at medical risk. The vision of Casa Palmera’s Outpatient Program: is to provide treatment that empowers patients to function more independently and responsibly, while preparing them for the community with the skills and abilities to lead successful lives.
PROGRAM TRACKS:
• Chronic Pain Management
• Emotional Trauma/ Mood disorders
• Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependence
SERVICES PROVIDED:
1 physician visit per month
• Biopsychosocial assessment
• Psychiatric assessment
• Group therapy -- life skills groups, behavior therapy groups, anxiety & depression groups, anger management groups, communication skills, 12 step groups, relaxation groups, etc.
• Access to latest information and education for continuing care.
• Multi-family process group.
• Multi-family group discussion and education to help the family understand their loved ones identified illness and recovery, while introducing the essential skills of healthy communication, family dynamics and support groups or 12-Step philosophy.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
• Evening Outpatient Program is 3 nights per week and runs approximately 3 hours per night (6 to 9:30 pm, see schedule)
• 6 -8 weeks in duration
STAFF:
• Licensed therapist for process groups
• Educational groups lead by specialists/experts in their field
• Licensed therapist for family work
• Monthly physician (MD) visit
CORE MODALITIES FOR THE THREE HOURS OF OUTPATIENT PROGRAM:
• Patient and family education groups
• Patient process group
• Family process group
• A curriculum design will drive the educational component covering different Educational group topics. On the process end, it is very effective to have patients doing assignments that they then share in group to receive peer support and feedback.
• Each patient will do the assignments during the course of treatment to narrow and focus what they learn. Additionally, the therapist can assign "custom assignments" as needed for patients that can also be processed with the group.
• Each patient will be assigned an individual “Primary Care Coordinator” (PCC) who is responsible for formulating a customized treatment plan with the patient. The patient will meet with their assigned PCC during the first week of treatment undergo a detailed biopsychosocial assessment.
•The assigned PCC will also work with the patient to formulate a comprehensive discharge plan. Discharge planning begins approximately two-thirds of the way through treatment.
ENTRY TO ENROLL IN OUR OUTPATIENT TREATMENT PROGRAM:
• Patients may enter directly from the community
• Patients my enter as a “step down” from Casa residential treatment
• Patients may enter as a “step down” from another program
CORE SCHEDULE:
THREE NIGHTS/WEEK // MONDAY/WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY
Treatment Options
At Casa Palmera, our innovative program provides individualized treatment based on your case history with in-depth evaluations for the best available treatment. Our bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach integrates the full range of treatment options to meet your specific needs. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we educate residents about the relationships between thoughts and feelings, exploring common negative thoughts and practicing new ways of looking at things.
Seeking Help
Whether you realize it or not, concurrent disorders have a major negative impact on life. Casa Palmera extends its arms out to you and offers you an opportunity for recovery. Our professional staff at Casa Palmera offers you hope and brighter future. No one deserves to live a life of pain or of psychological torment. Call us today and find relief.
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