There are 3 separate types of mental health care, including residential, outpatient, and hospital inpatient. Some individuals who need assistance for a mental disorder may desire an outpatient option because of their responsibilities or because of the stigma they'd like to avoid because of their issue. Most clients can still have a normal school or work day and receive outpatient mental health care with 100% privacy and discretion.
Outpatient mental health programs are usually based in private offices, hospitals or community health centers in Cove. The intensity of outpatient mental health treatment can be different from facility to facility, but can range from daily treatment to attendance a few days a week or more. An outpatient mental health facility will do a full evaluation of the client's medical history, both physical and mental, which includes their illicit drug and prescription drug history. Psychological testing is also an usual procedure, and clinicians and doctors will design a plan of treatment that may include individual psychotherapy, group therapy, family therapy, marriage/couples counseling, etc. If the person requiring care also has a co-occurring disorder such as an alcohol or drug problem, most outpatient mental health centers are prepared to handle such a dual diagnosis.