Outpatient Services

Outpatient therapy is designed to address a wide array of non-emergency mental health concerns. Outpatient therapy is provided by licensed mental health professionals. The oversight of a psychiatrist is not necessarily required unless medications are utilized. Treatment may include individual therapy, family therapy or other specialized interventions. Outpatient therapy generally occurs 1-2 hours per week, no more than twice per week, although intensity can vary according to the individual's needs. Duration of treatment depends on treatment goals agreed mutually between the patient and clinician.

Valle Vista Hospital offers 1:1 counseling for individuals and families. These services are available for children, adolescents, adults, and mature adults. In addition to traditional outpatient services, the facility provides specialty groups such as those dealing with depression/anziety and anger management. These groups normally meet once per week. An education group for those with chemical dependency or abuse issues is provided on the third saturday of each month for eight hours.

Advantages of Outpatient:

• Individual lives at home
• Treatment interventions are limited, but highly individualized
• Children and adolescents continue to attend regular school classes.
• Occasional use of group therapies.
• Least intensive, least expensive treatment option