Understanding Treatment
Levels of Care and How Long Treatment Takes
When you begin researching recovery options, the terminology can quickly feel like alphabet soup. You will hear acronyms like PHP, IOP, and terms like “continuum
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When you begin researching recovery options, the terminology can quickly feel like alphabet soup. You will hear acronyms like PHP, IOP, and terms like “continuum
The night before you start treatment, your mind might be racing. What will the facility look like? Who am I going to talk to? Am
Deciding to start treatment is a monumental and deeply courageous choice. Once the decision is made, however, it is completely normal to feel a sudden
One of the most common reasons people delay entering rehab is the fear of losing their livelihood. You might be asking: If I take time
When you or a loved one is ready to seek help for addiction, the very next thought is almost always: How are we going to
Helping a Loved One Struggling With Addiction Watching someone you care about struggle with substance use is one of the most painful, exhausting experiences a
It usually starts in the quiet moments. Late at night, or early in the morning before the rush of the day begins. A passing, uncomfortable
Partial hospitalization programs (PHP) offer 30-40 hours of structured weekly care without overnight stays. Learn how PHP fits your recovery.
PHP vs IOP: Compare hours, structure, and services to choose the right level of care for your recovery needs.
PHP treatment lasts 2 to 6 weeks. Learn what shapes your timeline and when you’re ready to step down to the next level of care.
PHP to IOP transition: learn how step-down care reduces your hours while keeping clinical support and protecting your recovery progress.
Intensive outpatient program (IOP) offers structured behavioral health treatment without overnight stays, so you keep working, attending school, and living at home.
Working while in an IOP is possible. Learn how flexible scheduling fits treatment around your job with 9 to 15 hours weekly across 3 to 5 days.
First week of IOP: complete an assessment, then start group therapy, counseling, and psychoeducation at a comfortable, supportive pace.
IOP treats addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions together in one coordinated plan, reducing relapse risk through integrated care.
Take a moment to answer these questions honestly.
There are no right or wrong answers.
This assessment is not a medical diagnosis, but it can help you determine whether alcohol may be having a greater impact on your life than you realize.
In the past 12 months…
Developed by Patrick Conod, LCSW, and Cari Lawyer, CATC I, on behalf of the Changes Treatment Center Clinical Leadership Team.
A Self-Assessment for Family Members and Friends
Watching someone you love change because of alcohol can be confusing and heartbreaking. You may find yourself questioning what you’re seeing, wondering if you’re overreacting, or hoping things will get better on their own.
This assessment is designed to help you reflect on the behaviors you’ve noticed. It isn’t a diagnosis, but it may help you determine whether it’s time to seek guidance or support.
In the past 12 months…
Developed by Patrick Conod, LCSW, and Cari Lawyer, CATC I, on behalf of the Changes Treatment Center Clinical Leadership Team.
When we are struggling with deep stress, anxious thoughts, or a low mood, it is incredibly natural to look for immediate relief. Sometimes, we turn to alcohol or other substances just to quiet our minds, get some sleep, or feel normal for a night.
This short self-assessment is designed to help you pause and look at how these two parts of your life might be influencing each other. It is entirely anonymous and takes less than two minutes.
It’s common for habits to slowly shift over time, especially during stressful seasons. Often, we find ourselves using a substance to cope, unwind, or get through the day, only to realize it is starting to take up more space in our routine, thoughts, or relationships than we’d like.
This quick, 10-question check-in is a quiet space to reflect honestly on how your use is impacting your life. It is entirely anonymous, completely free of clinical judgment, and takes less than two minutes.
We all experience days when we feel down, exhausted, or just completely unmotivated. But when those heavy feelings start lingering, it can be hard to tell if you’re just going through a rough patch or if it’s something more.
This quick, confidential check-in is designed to help you pause and reflect on how you’ve actually been feeling lately. It is completely anonymous, entirely non-judgmental, and takes less than two minutes.
Is your evening glass of wine a harmless habit, or is it starting to catch up with you? It’s not always easy to tell where “social drinking” ends and “too much” begins.
Take this quick, 2-minute quiz to check in on your relationship with alcohol and get clear, personalized insights.