Substance Abuse & Mental Health Treatment in the Tri-State

Detox is often the first step for anyone struggling with a substance use disorder. Overcoming addiction to certain substances can lead to powerful and sometimes overwhelming withdrawal symptoms. Even in the absence of severe symptoms, substance withdrawal can be a challenge, and seeking help at a drug & alcohol detox center can increase your opportunity for positive outcomes. 

At a residential treatment program, patients stay on-site at the facility throughout their program. Residential inpatient care programs provide 24-hour access to all types of care and support. During treatment, skilled professionals will help you manage therapy, nutrition, medication administration and scheduling so you can focus your full attention on healing.

Partial hospitalization programs, or PHPs provide patients in need a safe and supportive environment at a lower level of care than residential or inpatient. Partial hospitalization programs offer high-intensity therapy without the overnight stay requirement associated with residential or inpatient treatment.

Partial hospitalization programs like ours at Water Gap Wellness offer a range of mental health treatment options like those you would expect from a residential mental health treatment program. The PHP program at Water Gap Wellness offers treatment six hours per day, six days per week and offers traditional, evidence-based therapy models like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Clients benefit from a step – down level that is comprehensive in treatment and holistic in approach.  

Intensive outpatient programs or IOPs share many similarities with PHP. At an IOP, you will receive the same type of treatment available at PHP but with more time flexibility. Whereas PHP programs at Water Gap Wellness offer treatment six hours per day six days per week, IOP programs at Water Gap Wellness offer treatment 3 hours per day five days per week.  

IOP programs frequently serve as a stepping-stone to outpatient care. IOP programs are for individuals who are not quite ready for outpatient treatment.  An intensive outpatient program like Water Gap Wellness in Pennsylvania, is an excellent treatment option for someone struggling with mild to moderate mental health symptoms yet has the benefit of a strong support structure at home or in the community. During IOP treatment, clients are able to practice and reinforce valuable coping strategies learned during treatment. These coping skills are vital to ongoing symptom management and relapse prevention. 

Outpatient programs offer the flexibility to receive mental health help while remaining at home with family. Completing an outpatient rehab program is generally more affordable than an inpatient program because an outpatient program does not require housing, meals, medical services, and on-site amenities expected at residential programs. 

A significant benefit to Outpatient Programs is being able to maintain day-to-day routine obligations while still attending essential therapy sessions at convenient times during the week. The number of sessions a client attends will vary, depending on the intensity of the program and the needs of the person. 

The outpatient mental health programs at Water Gap Wellness are specifically designed around your individual needs. We work with you to develop a care plan based on your physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Most outpatient programs last longer than residential programs, with some lasting for a year or more. Because outpatient programs differ in that their structure is less intensive, participants may need additional time to meet their specific treatment goals.