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Rushford Finding Success With Young Adult Outpatient Program
For young adults going through some hard times, the team of experts at Rushford Middletown know exactly what they experiencing
Clinicians at Rushford in Middletown have developed an innovative program that is specifically geared toward young adults ages 18 to their late twenties that provides therapy treatment addressing topics such as mental health, substance use, transitions, relationships and more.
“This uniquely structured psychotherapy program utilizes Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and education with a focus on key concepts including mindfulness, mood-regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal skills. Together in groups we explore many ways to help people get back on track,” said Lana Zakhour, MSW, Clinician at Rushford.
A wide range of treatment options and peer support is available. The program features on site case and medication management, including Suboxone and other forms of medication assisted treatment, and easy access to detox and/or residential care as needed. There is also a Recovery Support Specialist who have been successful in their own recovery process and help others experiencing similar situations. Participants meet three to five times a week for four to six weeks.
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Currently the Rushford adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program has same or next day availability and transportation assistance in many cases. It has returned to in person but an online zoom option is available to clients with legitimate permanent barriers such as distance as well as those with temporary obstacles like a positive COVID-19 diagnosis.
Learn more at https://healthnewshub.org/rushford-middletown-finding-success-with-young-adult-outpatient-program/
