Adult Outpatient Mental Health Programs
If mental health issues are getting in the way of daily activities, recovering from them doesn’t have to mean putting your life on hold. Our adult outpatient programs help you get the treatment you need in less time. And you can be home in the evenings and on weekends.
Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs are for people 18 and older. Our approach, which focuses on recovery and wellness, consistently helps people achieve positive results.
Adult Outpatient Mental Health at Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire: Why Choose Us?
Our services teach you healthy ways of coping with unpleasant feelings and building healthy relationships with yourself and others. You receive services from a multi-specialty group that includes a psychiatrist, nurse and therapist. We get to know you, then guide you through therapies that promote healing.
Highlights of our partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs include:
- Positive results: People who choose Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire typically achieve positive outcomes. A high percentage of people report being satisfied with their care. Nearly all participants state that their treatment goals were met. View current patient satisfaction scores
- Medication-assisted therapy: If you have addiction in addition to a severe mental health issue, you may benefit from medication-assisted therapy. A psychiatrist prescribes drugs that curb cravings for alcohol or opioids while you learn the skills to maintain your sobriety. You do not have to complete an inpatient stay to be eligible. We are offering outpatient medication-assisted therapy.
- Specialized care for women: Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire offers services that are attentive to how women experience and heal from mental health issues. An all-female staff helps women recover from mental health challenges due to domestic violence, rape, postpartum depression and other issues. Find out more about our Exclusively Women’s Mental Health
- Integrative care: Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire provides more of the services you need. For many people, treatment starts with inpatient mental health services. When you are ready for outpatient care, we work together to help you have a seamless transition. Staff discuss your case as appropriate so you won’t have to re-explain your history. You can just focus on achieving new treatment goals.
Prompt Evaluations Available 24/7
Mental health care providers stand ready any time, day or night, to provide evaluations at no cost to you. If you are eligible for our adult outpatient mental health programs, you may be able to begin treatment the same day. To get started, contact us at 1-833-565-0017 to make an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Specialized Adult Outpatient Mental Health Services
We use a trauma-informed approach to care. It recognizes the ongoing effects of past trauma on your thoughts and feelings and helps you avoid reliving it. We communicate with you in a respectful, nonjudgmental way so you feel as comfortable as possible during treatment.
Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire offers a broad range of outpatient services. In addition to mental health therapies, you also participate in yoga once a week. Our programs include:
Mood disorder care
Mood disorders can cause intense feelings of happiness, sadness, anger or irritability. These feelings stay with you for long periods and disrupt your daily life. Some people need medications like antidepressants in addition to therapy to get relief.
Dual diagnosis
This track is part of our mood disorders service. It is for people who have a mental health diagnosis and addiction to substances like alcohol or opioids. In addition to learning skills that support long-term sobriety, medication-assisted therapy is also available. A psychiatrist prescribes drugs that help you fight cravings.
Thought disorder care
Thought disorders affect how you process information and express yourself. Common types include schizophrenia and bipolar disorder with severe paranoia. In addition to therapy, you may benefit from antipsychotic medications.
Types of Adult Outpatient Mental Health Programs We Offer
Receive specialized adult outpatient mental health services through a variety of programs, including:
Partial hospitalization program
This highly structured supervised program lays the foundation for improved mental health. You learn about thought processes and coping methods that enable you to navigate challenging situations in healthy ways. Partial hospitalization is five days a week from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch and snacks are provided. Transportation is available to you at no cost if you live within 25 miles of our facility.
Intensive outpatient program (IOP)
After completing PHP, you step down to our IOP. You can also start your care journey with IOP. This structured and supervised program enables you to start using your new skills and ways of thinking in your daily life. IOP is from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You attend therapy three to five days a week. Transportation is available to you at no cost if you live within 25 miles of our facility.
Virtual adult outpatient mental health services
Eligible people can participate in PHP or IOP from home using a secure teleconference platform. Participation requires periodic visits to our facility for evaluations. If you are part of a dual diagnosis program, these visits may also include drug testing.
Information for Referring Providers
We gladly accept referrals from primary care physicians, obstetrician-gynecologists and other referring providers. Upon receipt of referrals, we connect with patients as quickly as possible, typically within two business days. We provide you with regular updates, including the status of outreach, admission and treatment response. Learn how to refer a patient.
Get Help Now
Call 1-833-565-0017 to schedule a no-cost and confidential intake assessment for our adult outpatient mental health services. Mental health counselors are available 24/7 to assist you. For general questions and non-urgent inquiries, you can also complete our online intake form.
In case of a mental health crisis, call 988. For medical emergencies, call 911. You can also access assistance at your nearest emergency room.
