Adolescent Intensive Outpatient

This after-school program provides mental health and substance abuse treatment to adolescents ages 13-17 and their families. The hours are Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Sierra Vista Hospital Outpatient Services Building located behind the main hospital.

The program includes groups on a variety of topics, including:

Depression
Eating disorders
Self-harm issues
Substance abuse
Anger management
Communication skills
Stress management
Behavior management
Coping skills

Attendance in the program is usually 4-8 weeks and includes a weekly family night meeting to provide the family with education and support.

Advantages of adolescent intensive outpatient:

Assessment, evaluation and management by a psychiatrist
Alcohol and substance abuse counseling and education
Individual treatment and discharge plan
Individual, group and family therapy
Recreation therapy groups
Coordination and referrals with community agencies, physicians, therapists and schools