Residential mental health treatment is an alternative to a psychiatric hospital. Most people do not realize that if they are struggling with a more severe mental health condition, a residential level of care might be an option.
Residential treatment offers a full mental health treatment team of doctors, nurses, therapists, and support staff for around the clock care and recovery.
Behavioral health hospitals and psychiatric units are excellent options for those who need the highest level of care and security. In many cases, those who enter a psych ward for initial stabilization, then continue receiving treatment in a residential treatment program. To determine the best level of care for yourself or family members, call for the initial assessment.
Types of Mental Health ConditionsMost types of mental health conditions can be treated in a private residential mental health program. Severe mental illness may require a psychiatric hospital level of care, it is best to always call for the confidential assessment to review. Here are common mental health conditions treated in a residential level of care:
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A hospital setting typically is in a locked environment with limited access to the outside world whereas a residential program provides a treatment team in a comfortable and home-like environment while stabilizing the client and providing them with access to the real world setting over the course of time.
The first step in admitting to a residential mental health program would be to call the Admissions line for a confidential assessment. The assessment will help determine the best recommended level of care for the person interested in treatment. The person interested or a family member can call to get the process started at (877) 967-9274
No, you would voluntarily admit yourself into a residential treatment program and you can legally check yourself out of treatment at any time. A hospital psychiatric ward has the legal capability to hold you against your will, and in some cases this is required as a safety precaution for their safety as well as others.
A residential treatment center is a live-in facility that offers a higher level of care than outpatient programs. Residents stay at the center 24/7 and receive comprehensive mental health treatment, including therapy, counseling, and medical support.
Psychiatric treatments can include medication management, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychotherapy (talk therapy), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and other evidence-based interventions tailored to the individual’s needs.
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Depression can become so debilitating that its makes normal day to day activities seem impossible. There are a range of depressive disorder and levels of severity. There are numerous treatment options for depression which can be offered in residential and outpatient treatment levels of care. Treatment for depression elements may include medication intervention, individual therapy (CBT, DBT, EMDR), yoga, meditation, exercise, and other holistic elements.
Proper treatment for anxiety health conditions is key to prevent the conditions from becoming worse. Anxiety conditions include social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD, panic disorder, OCD, and phobias. Residential and outpatient treatment programs are available options. Evidence based and holistic treatment services include individual therapy, medication intervention, yoga, meditation, experiential therapies, journaling, and exercise.
Psychosis can feel very scary, for the person experiencing it and for their loved ones. Stabilization is the first phase of treatment which is typically done in an inpatient or residential level of care. Medication intervention is often a second phase of treatment to help the individual manage the severe symptoms of psychosis. Once stabilized, a variety of treatment methods can be used, such as therapy, meditation, yoga, exercise, journaling, and medication management.
Mood disorders include bipolar disorder I and II, cyclothymic disorder, major depressive disorder (MDD), persistent depressive disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. To stabilize a mood disorder, residential treatment and medication intervention is often the preferred method. Program elements include individual therapy sessions, group therapy, meditation, yoga, exercise, experiential therapies, and additional adjunct therapies.
Trauma disorders can stem from various life experiences ranging from childhood abuse, domestic violence, military warfare, grief and loss, and other tragic life experiences. There are private mental health retreat options in an inpatient and residential environment where you can start the healing process. The treatment program often includes individual therapy, support meetings, yoga, meditation, and other holistic and experiential therapies.
Receiving support and treatment for self harm disorders is often sought in a residential level of care to prevent any further injury. Extensive therapies and medication intervention will often be implemented right away to stabilize the client and to begin the healing process. Many people who suffer from self harming behavioral fully recover with the proper individualized treatment plan.
In the residential level of care, clients reside in a private setting, offering the comforts of home. The treatment residences are often in private and secluded houses that offer the client increased confidentiality. The treatment programs offer options for a private or semi-private rooms in a tranquil and therapeutic environment.
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