Amarillo and Panhandle IOP questions

Partial hospitalization (PHP) is the most structured outpatient level: treatment most of the day on several days a week, going home at night. Intensive outpatient (IOP) means several group and individual sessions a week while you keep living at home and often keep working or studying. Outpatient counseling is the lightest level, usually weekly. Stages publishes PHP and IOP programs that step down to aftercare; which levels are offered depends on the office, and admissions recommends a level after the assessment.

Stages describes its programs as lasting between 90 days and two years, stepping down from more structured care to aftercare. Your own length depends on the assessment and your progress.

Stages states that it is in-network with major insurance companies, can check out-of-network coverage, and also accepts private pay. Coverage depends on your plan, so call admissions or use the online benefits form to have your benefits verified before you start.

Yes. Parents, spouses and friends can call admissions to ask how to help. Stages also publishes a Family Matters group and family support. Federal confidentiality rules (42 CFR Part 2) mean a client generally has to give written consent before details of their care are shared with family.

Stages publishes dual diagnosis (co-occurring) treatment and psychiatric services alongside addiction treatment. Tell admissions about any mental health concerns on the first call.

It helps to have your insurance card or policy details, a list of current medications, and a sense of recent substance use. If you are calling for someone else, the person who needs care will usually need to be part of the process.

The Stages telehealth page lists an internet connection, a computer or tablet, and a headset. Sessions use secure video and a mobile app, and include group, individual, education and family sessions. Plan on a private, quiet place for each session.