Outpatient Treatment

At Turning Point Centers, our outpatient programming is ideal for clients who need structured care with flexible scheduling options. We customize each person’s care based on the information we gather during a thorough assessment of their medical history, symptoms, strengths, and therapeutic goals.

Using what we learn about a client’s background and symptoms, we create a care plan for them that includes the therapies and services our staff believes are best for their needs. A client’s care plan may include:

• Individual therapy: In weekly individual therapy sessions, clients can meet one-on-one with a counselor. These confidential sessions give clients the opportunity to express their feelings and get feedback and guidance from a mental health professional.
• Group counseling: In group counseling, clients get the chance to meet each other and share their experiences. The support network clients build in group therapy can be very valuable and can help them long after they’ve left our care.
• Online family group programming: Once a week, we hold a virtual family group meeting that allows clients and their family members to discuss topics like family dynamics and boundary setting. In these meetings, families can improve communication skills and work on their relationships.
• Medication-assisted treatment (MAT): When clinically appropriate, we provide MAT for clients who are struggling with opioid addictions. MAT combines the use of FDA-approved medications with therapy to alleviate opioid withdrawal symptoms and help people avoid relapse.
• Medical care: If clients need medical care, they can meet with our physician two times a week.
• Medication management services: If medication is part of a client’s care plan, they can receive medication management services from our medical and mental health professionals.

Group therapy is an important part of care in our outpatient programming and may consist of psychoeducational and process groups. All therapy sessions are led by our experienced professionals who specialize in mental health and addiction care. Topics that may be covered during group therapy at Turning Point Centers include:

• Relapse prevention
• Conflict resolution
• Coping strategies
• Healthy boundaries
• Medication education
• Effective communication

Our professionals incorporate many evidence-based therapies into our programming, including:

• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): Through CBT, clients can learn to identify and modify negative thought patterns that may be impacting their healing process. When clients use the tools they learn through CBT, they can handle overwhelming problems in a more positive way.
• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): Counselors use dialectical behavior therapy to educate clients on how to balance acceptance and motivation to make healthy choices. Using DBT, therapists can teach people how to better regulate their emotions and control their actions.
• Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT): Through acceptance and commitment therapy, counselors help clients accept and make the changes they need to make to progress on their healing journeys. Through ACT, clients can learn how to put their energy into moving forward instead of focusing on negative feelings.
• Motivational interviewing (MI): With motivational interviewing, a counselor asks the client a series of questions that can help them address mixed feelings about making choices that will improve their life. Motivational interviewing can be ideal for clients who may be having a difficult time making the changes it takes to heal.
• Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR): With EMDR, the therapist guides the client through a series of procedures that can stimulate the brain to work bilaterally. EMDR has proved especially effective for clients who are experiencing the effects of trauma.

Turning Point Centers’ outpatient rehabs in the Salt Lake City, Utah, area offer premier care for adults who have mental health concerns and addictions. Our experienced professionals get to know each client so that we can offer them individualized care. Our professional team includes medical and mental health professionals who work together to provide each client with a well-rounded experience. Our professionals include:

• Physicians
• Licensed clinical social workers
• Clinical mental health counselors
• Licensed substance use disorder counselors

Throughout a client’s time with us, we monitor their progress so that we can adjust their care plan if needed. Our outpatient programming is designed to support our clients wherever they are in the healing process. At our outpatient rehab, we offer:

• Free assessments provided by our knowledgeable staff
• Tailored care that addresses a wide range of needs
• Payment plans and package rates
• Family support services
• A supportive community of professionals and peers
• Continuing care plans
• Alumni activities

At Turning Point Centers, our goal is to help each client develop the skills and confidence they need to lay a foundation for long-term healing. We understand that our outpatient programming is one of many steps in their healing journey, so we give each client a thorough discharge plan before they leave our care. This plan may include referrals and recommendations for ongoing medication management, counseling services, and other community resources.

We recognize the courage it takes to seek professional mental health and addiction care, and we know that the process of finding the right provider can be overwhelming. At Turning Point Centers, we want to answer your questions and assist you with the admissions process so that you can receive the help you need as quickly as possible. Our admissions process includes the following easy steps:

• Initial screening: Call our admissions team to begin the admissions process. One of our admissions counselors is available 24/7 to answer your questions and help you complete an initial screening so that we can determine whether our programming is the ideal option for you.
• Intake: At our outpatient center, you’ll complete intake paperwork consisting of your personal information and insurance details.
• Assessment: To take part in our outpatient programming, you’ll need to complete an assessment that allows us to gather information about your medical history, past substance use, and therapeutic needs. These details will help our team design a personalized care plan for you to follow during your time with us.

If you or a loved one would benefit from receiving the comprehensive services offered in our intensive outpatient programming or partial hospitalization programming, please reach out to our team today. Our experienced and compassionate staff is here to answer your questions and help you overcome any barriers to getting the care you need to live a happier, healthier life.

This content was written on behalf of and reviewed by the clinical staff at Turning Point Centers.