What is Outpatient Care?
When someone who is seeking mental health treatment may not need around-the-clock care, an outpatient program can make a positive difference in their lives. Outpatient treatment typically consists of two options:
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): An IOP provides mental health therapies for a few hours a day for a few days per week, which may include group, individual and family therapies.
- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): A PHP provides mental health treatment for most of the day throughout the week but still allows the patient to return home in the evening once treatment has been completed.
Outpatient Behavioral Health Programs
Outpatient mental health treatment is not one-size-fits-all, and your care should be tailored to your individual needs. At Branches Downtown, a service of Austin Oaks Hospital, we provide outpatient services for:
Adults
Our adult Intensive outpatient program (IOP) and adult partial hospitalization program (PHP) provide mental health treatment for those ages 18+ in a structured outpatient program centered around an individualized treatment plan.
Senior Adults
Our senior adult intensive outpatient program (IOP) combines typical outpatient therapy with a team of providers who understand the unique needs of older adults by encouraging emotional wellness and promoting independence.
Adolescents
Branches Downtown provides outpatient programs for adolescents, including a PHP and IOP. These programs for teens ages 12-17 are designed to help your teen with their mental health while allowing them to continue to participate in family, social and academic responsibilities, based on their level of need.
Specialty Programs
Specialty adult outpatient programs from Branches Downtown include a women’s program designed to meet the unique needs of women in a comfortable environment, and a dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) program that focuses on understanding and managing emotions.
Outpatient Services near Austin, TX
Looking for mental health treatment designed to make a difference in your life in Austin? Branches Downtown is here to help you. Contact us to get started on better mental health today—our convenient outpatient options are just a phone call away.
