2nd Chance

Services

Psychiatric Services

2nd Chance psychiatrists meet with each individual at admission to complete a Psychiatric Evaluation to determine the level of care needed and appropriate course of treatment.  Psychotropic medications may be recommended and prescribed, with ongoing Medication Management sessions. 

Psychiatric services can be independently provided and are included in our Intensive Outpatient Program.

Outpatient Therapy
Our Outpatient Therapy (OP) is provided Monday through Friday, typically one hour per session and one time per week, at a day and time convenient to the individual.

OP sessions are provided in an individual format, and some topics of discussion include:  Symptom management, relapse prevention, coping skills, conflict resolution, anger management, stress management, developing support systems, healthy lifestyles, budgeting, social skills, interpersonal communication, self-advocacy, employment skills, and community interaction.  
Individual therapy can be independently provided and is included in our Intensive Outpatient Program. 

Intensive Outpatient Program​

Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is Monday through Friday, three hours per day, at least nine hours per week, either in the morning or the afternoon depending on which group is the best therapeutic fit.

IOP is provided in a group format, and some topics of discussion include:  Symptom management, relapse prevention, coping skills, conflict resolution, anger management, stress management, developing support systems, healthy lifestyles, budgeting, social skills, interpersonal communication, self-advocacy, employment skills, and community interaction.

Psychiatric Evaluation, Medication Management, and individual therapy are included in our IOP.

Treatment Modalities Used

Treatment modalities may depend on your assigned psychiatrist and/or therapist, and some treatment modalities include:  Motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducational group counseling, relapse prevention education, process groups, and role play or behavior modeling exercises.