Choosing care
Choosing the next step.
Choosing a level of care, starting a conversation with a loved one, figuring out what insurance will cover — these guides walk through the decisions families and patients face when starting treatment.
Residential vs PHPWhich level of care fits — clinical hours, supervision, and who steps down to which.PHP vs IOPPartial hospitalization vs intensive outpatient: hours per week and how the step-down works.When to step up to a higher level of careSigns that current treatment isn't enough and it's time for more support.Helping a loved one start treatmentHow to start the conversation, what to expect from the first call, and how to support someone through care.What to expect the first weekA day-by-day picture of arriving at residential or PHP and settling into treatment.How to verify your insuranceWhat to ask your carrier, how benefits verification works, and what 'in-network' really covers.Paying for treatment without insuranceSliding-scale options, scholarships, payment plans, and self-pay considerations.