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Can You Get Mental Health Treatment in Outpatient Rehab?

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Key Takeaways

  • Mental health treatment in outpatient rehab can help individuals manage anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, and co occurring substance use disorders through structured therapy and ongoing support.
  • Outpatient rehab programs commonly use CBT, DBT, EMDR, group counseling, trauma informed therapy, and relapse prevention planning to support mental health and addiction recovery.
  • Levels of care like PHP, IOP, Evening IOP, and outpatient programs provide flexible mental health treatment while allowing individuals to continue work, school, and family responsibilities.

Yes. Mental health treatment in outpatient rehab can help individuals manage anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, and co-occurring substance use disorders through structured therapy and ongoing support while living at home. Outpatient rehab programs often include individual therapy, group counseling, dual diagnosis treatment, and relapse prevention planning.

According to NAMI, 34.5% of adults with a mental illness also have a substance use disorder. This article explains how outpatient rehab programs provide mental health treatment, therapy, and long term recovery support.

What Mental Health Conditions Are Treated in Outpatient Rehab?

Outpatient mental health treatment can help individuals manage a variety of mental health conditions while continuing work, school, or family responsibilities.

Conditions commonly treated in outpatient rehab include:

  • Anxiety disorders
  • Depression
  • PTSD and trauma-related disorders
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Emotional dysregulation
  • Stress-related conditions

Treatment plans are typically based on a person’s symptoms, mental health history, and recovery goals.

At Buckeye Recovery Network, we provide mental health and addiction treatment programs for adults and adolescents in Huntington Beach.

How Outpatient Rehab Programs Treat Mental Health and Addiction Together

Many people experiencing addiction also struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health conditions.

Dual diagnosis treatment helps address both mental health and substance use disorders at the same time. Treating both conditions together can help reduce relapse risk and improve recovery outcomes.

Outpatient rehab programs may include:

  • Individual therapy
  • Group counseling
  • Medication management
  • Relapse prevention planning
  • Mental health support services

At Buckeye Recovery Network, we use evidence-based therapies and trauma-informed care to support addiction and mental health recovery together.

Types of Therapy Used in Outpatient Mental Health Treatment

Therapy for mental health and addiction helps individuals manage emotional health, trauma, stress, and substance use triggers.

Evidence-Based Therapy for Mental Health and Addiction

Common therapies used in outpatient rehab include:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • EMDR therapy
  • Trauma-informed therapy

Therapy Type

Main Focus

CBT

Coping skills and negative thought patterns

DBT

Emotional regulation and stress management

EMDR

Trauma and PTSD treatment

Group Therapy

Peer support and accountability

These therapies help individuals improve coping skills, emotional regulation, and relapse prevention.

Holistic Therapy Approaches in Outpatient Rehab

Many outpatient rehab programs also include holistic therapies such as:

  • Art therapy
  • Movement therapy
  • Sound healing
  • Mindfulness practices

These approaches help support emotional wellness and stress management during recovery.

What Levels of Care Are Available in Outpatient Rehab?

Different outpatient rehab programs provide different levels of support based on treatment needs.

Program Type

Level of Support

Typical Schedule

PHP

High structure

Several hours per day

IOP

Moderate structure

Multiple sessions weekly

Evening IOP

Flexible evening care

After work or school

OP

Lower level support

Weekly sessions

Partial hospitalization programs provide structured treatment during the day while allowing clients to return home at night.

Intensive outpatient programs offer therapy several times each week and are commonly used after inpatient treatment or PHP.

Evening IOP programs provide flexible scheduling for people balancing treatment with work, school, or family responsibilities.

We also offer Teen IOP services for adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, peer conflict, and identity-related concerns.

Benefits of Outpatient Mental Health and Addiction Treatment

One of the biggest benefits of outpatient rehab is flexibility. Clients can continue living at home while receiving structured mental health treatment and addiction recovery support.

Other benefits may include:

  • Continued connection to work or school
  • Ongoing therapy and accountability
  • Lower cost compared to inpatient rehab
  • Real-world coping skill development
  • Long-term mental health support

Outpatient rehab also allows individuals to practice recovery skills in daily life while staying connected to treatment.

How Outpatient Rehab Helps Prevent Relapse and Mental Health Crises

Relapse prevention in outpatient rehab focuses on helping individuals manage triggers, stress, and mental health symptoms before they escalate.

Relapse Prevention Planning

Relapse prevention planning may include:

  • Trigger identification
  • Coping skills
  • Stress management techniques
  • Ongoing therapy support

Long-Term Mental Health Support

Many people continue care after completing higher levels of treatment through:

  • Outpatient counseling
  • Support groups
  • Medication management
  • Continued relapse prevention planning

These services help support long-term mental health stability and addiction recovery.

Contact Buckeye Recovery Network Today

Choosing the best outpatient rehab for mental health means finding a program that offers licensed clinicians, evidence-based therapy, and support for dual diagnosis.

At Buckeye Recovery Network in Huntington Beach, we provide PHP, IOP, Evening IOP, OP, and Teen IOP programs for individuals needing mental health and addiction treatment. Our clinicians use CBT, DBT, EMDR, MAT, trauma-informed care, and holistic therapies to support recovery.

If you or someone you love needs mental health treatment or addiction recovery support, contact Buckeye Recovery Network to discuss treatment options and next steps.

FAQs

Yes. Many outpatient rehab programs treat anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, and other mental health conditions.

Outpatient rehab programs commonly treat anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, trauma-related conditions, and co-occurring substance use disorders.

Yes. Dual diagnosis outpatient treatment helps address mental health and substance use disorders at the same time.

Common therapies include CBT, DBT, EMDR, group counseling, trauma-informed therapy, and relapse prevention counseling.

Yes. Many outpatient rehab and Evening IOP programs allow individuals to continue working or attending school during treatment.

Kelsey Gearhart

Director of Business Development

Kelsey carries multiple years of experience working in the substance abuse and mental health treatment field. Her passion for this field comes from her personally knowing recovery from addiction.

Prior to Buckeye she held titles of Recovery Coach, Operations Director, and Admissions Director. Kelsey was brought on at Buckeye Recovery as the Director of Business Development. She has a passion for ensuring every individual gets the help that they need, and does so by developing relationships with other providers.

Kelsey also oversees our women’s sober living environments – The Chadwick House for Women. She is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and conducive environment for all women that walk through the doors of Chadwick.