A case manager can complete a comprehensive and confidential assessment to better understand your needs, concerns, and goals.

Case managers help determine what level of care may be appropriate, with the goal of finding support that fits your needs while minimizing disruption to your daily life whenever possible.

Once the appropriate level of care is identified, a case manager can help make referral arrangements to a licensed drug and alcohol provider.

Case managers can assist throughout the treatment process by helping with coordination, next steps, and connection to additional resources when appropriate.

Withdrawal management is not a separate level of care. Instead, support for withdrawal symptoms may be available within different levels of treatment, depending on each person’s needs and clinical recommendations.

When appropriate, medications may be provided to help manage withdrawal symptoms and support comfort and safety during the treatment process. A case manager or treatment provider can help explain what options may be available and which level of care may be the best fit.

Inpatient rehabilitation provides a structured, supportive setting where individuals can focus on treatment, wellness, and recovery away from the distractions and pressures of daily life. This level of care may be recommended when someone would benefit from 24-hour support, a more intensive treatment environment, or additional medical monitoring.

During inpatient rehabilitation, individuals may participate in individual counseling, group counseling, family sessions, recovery planning, and skill-building activities. Treatment may also include support for withdrawal symptoms, medication when appropriate, and planning for continued care after discharge.

Different levels of inpatient care are available based on each person’s age, needs, medical concerns, and level of support needed. These may include:

High-intensity residential services for adults: 24-hour supportive treatment with counseling, recovery planning, coping skill development, and support for withdrawal symptoms.

Medium-intensity residential services for adolescents: 24-hour supportive treatment for youth, which may include individual, group, and family sessions. Some programs may also support adolescents involved with the juvenile justice system.

Medically monitored inpatient services: 24-hour evaluation, observation, and medical monitoring for individuals who may have more significant health needs.
Medically managed inpatient services: A higher level of medical and nursing care for individuals whose health needs require more intensive support.

A case manager can help explain the differences between levels of care and assist with referrals when inpatient rehabilitation is recommended.

Halfway house services, also called clinically managed low-intensity residential services, provide a supportive living environment with 24-hour staff.

This level of care can help individuals continue building stability while receiving support such as individual counseling, group counseling, family therapy, and medication management when appropriate. Individuals also work on recovery skills, relapse prevention, coping strategies, and planning for continued progress.

Intensive outpatient treatment, often called IOP, provides a higher level of support while allowing individuals to continue with daily responsibilities like work, school, family, and community life.

IOP typically meets three days a week in a group counseling setting. When appropriate, withdrawal management medications may also be available as part of the treatment plan.

Outpatient treatment offers drug and alcohol counseling, education, medication support when appropriate, and connection to a network of care while allowing individuals to continue living at home.

Programs can be scheduled at different times throughout the week, giving individuals the ability to continue with work, school, family, and daily responsibilities while attending treatment at their scheduled times. Outpatient programs may vary in format, intensity, and services based on each person’s needs and treatment plan.

Early intervention is an educational group designed to help individuals better understand substance use patterns, choices, and behaviors.

This service can provide information, support, and practical tools for recognizing concerns early and making healthier decisions before substance use creates more serious challenges.

Partial hospitalization provides a higher level of outpatient support while allowing individuals to continue living at home and stay connected to daily life.

This service typically meets five days a week in a group counseling setting. It may be helpful for individuals who need more structure and support than traditional outpatient treatment. When appropriate, withdrawal management medications may also be available as part of the treatment plan.