-Private practice: Individual, family and group therapy sessions are held either in an office or home meeting weekly, bi-weekly or monthly with a care provider
-Community or county mental health care center: provides public mental health care services when a referral to a private doctor or therapist is not possible. Services include outpatient services, medication management, case management services and intensive community treatment services.Often refer clients for
employment, day program services, residential treatment services, therapeutic residential services and supportive residential services.Psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors and peer support specialists work at centers to provide the range of services clients need. Some centers use the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team-based care model to coordinate a client's care. Services may include psychiatry, case management services and help with employment and substance use
issues.
Mental health centers often have emergency walk-in services or a mobile crisis unit with clinical staff able make an on-site evaluation of a person's condition
-Substance Abuse Treatment Centers
Receives care for both a specific mental illness and substance abuse. Types of substances abuse centers include:
-Detoxification facilities: withdrawl control
-Acute Residential Treatment: help individuals solidify their recovery and sobriety.
-Intensive Outpatient Programs:
allows individuals to work, go to school and carry on their regular activities while also providing services and supports, such as a 12-step program to remain sober.