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SERVICES
There are so many different services/treatment for mental health. Help is always out there, all you have to do is ask.
Therapy
Therapy is a supportive, confidential space where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences with the guidance of a trained professional. Through meaningful conversation and evidence-based techniques, therapy helps people gain insight, develop healthier coping strategies, and work toward personal growth.
Whether you’re navigating stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, or simply looking for a space to better understand yourself, therapy offers a path toward healing and positive change. Each session is tailored to your unique needs and goals, empowering you to build resilience and create lasting improvements in your well-being.
Find a therapist near you: psychologytoday.com
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a structured treatment option that provides more support than traditional therapy but does not require 24-hour care. IOPs are often recommended for individuals who need regular, focused help managing mental health or substance use challenges.
These programs typically involve several sessions each week that include group therapy, individual counseling, and skill-building activities. The goal is to provide intensive support while still allowing participants to live at home, go to work, or attend school.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a U.S. government agency that leads public health efforts to advance the nation’s behavioral health. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance use and mental illness on America’s communities.
The agency provides education, research, funding, and resources to improve access to prevention, treatment, and recovery services. One of its most well-known resources is the SAMHSA Treatment Locator, a free, confidential tool that helps individuals and families find local mental health and substance use treatment programs.
Inpatient Treatment
Inpatient treatment is the most intensive level of mental health or substance use care. It involves staying at a hospital or specialized treatment facility full-time, typically for short-term stabilization and safety.
This level of care is designed for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, severe symptoms, or situations where constant medical and psychiatric supervision is necessary. Inpatient programs often include daily therapy, medication management, and structured support to help individuals stabilize before transitioning to residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient therapy.
The primary goal of inpatient care is immediate safety, stabilization, and crisis management in a secure, highly supportive environment.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment is the highest level of care outside of inpatient hospitalization. In a residential program, individuals live on-site at a treatment facility and receive 24/7 support in a structured, therapeutic environment.
These programs are designed for people who need intensive, round-the-clock care to stabilize mental health concerns, address substance use, or work through serious emotional or behavioral challenges. Treatment often includes individual therapy, group therapy, medical or psychiatric support, and life-skills training.
The goal of residential care is to provide a safe and supportive environment where individuals can focus fully on their recovery and build a strong foundation before stepping down to less intensive levels of care such as PHP, IOP, or traditional therapy.
Find a Residential near you: findtreatment.gov
Medication Management
Medication management is a specialized service that focuses on evaluating, prescribing, and monitoring psychiatric medications to support mental health and overall well-being. A licensed prescriber, such as a psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, or physician, works closely with you to understand your symptoms, medical history, and treatment goals.
The process may include starting, adjusting, or discontinuing medications, as well as monitoring for effectiveness and side effects. Medication management is often combined with therapy or other supports, creating a balanced approach to treatment.
The goal is to ensure that medications, if needed, are used safely and effectively as part of your individualized care plan.
Find a Psychiatrist near you: psychiatry.org
SAMHSA
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a U.S. government agency that leads public health efforts to advance the nation’s behavioral health. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance use and mental illness on America’s communities.
The agency provides education, research, funding, and resources to improve access to prevention, treatment, and recovery services. One of its most well-known resources is the SAMHSA Treatment Locator, a free, confidential tool that helps individuals and families find local mental health and substance use treatment programs.
988
988 is the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the United States. By dialing or texting 988, anyone experiencing thoughts of suicide, a mental health crisis, or emotional distress is immediately connected to trained crisis counselors.
The service is free, confidential, and available 24/7. Counselors provide immediate support, de-escalation, and connection to local resources when needed. Whether you’re struggling yourself or worried about someone else, 988 is a direct lifeline to help and hope.
Coping Skills
Coping skills are healthy tools and strategies that help people manage stress, emotions, and challenges. They make it easier to handle tough moments and build resilience.
Deep Breathing
4-7-8 method:
Breathe in for 4 seconds
Hold the breath for 7 seconds
Breathe out for 8 seconds
Box breathing:
Breathe in for 4 seconds
Hold the breath for 4 seconds
Breathe out for 4 seconds
Hold the breath for 4 seconds
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
A technique that reduces tension by tensing and relaxing muscle groups.
How to use: Start with your feet, tense muscles for 5 seconds, then relax. Move upward (legs, abdomen, arms, face).
When to use: When stressed, having trouble sleeping, or physically restless.
Grounding with the 5-4-3-2-1 Method
A mindfulness tool to shift focus away from intrusive thoughts or anxiety.
How to use: Notice 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste.
When to use: During panic attacks, flashbacks, or racing thoughts.
Journaling
Writing down thoughts and feelings to process and release them.
How to use: Try “free writing” for 10 minutes or use prompts like “What am I grateful for today?”
When to use: When feeling stuck in your head or overwhelmed by emotions.
Talking to a Supportive Person
Sharing thoughts with someone who listens without judgment.
How to use: Call, text, or meet a friend, family member, or mentor. Use “I feel…” statements.
When to use: When feeling isolated, discouraged, or burdened.
Physical Activity
Moving your body to release stress and boost mood.
How to use: Take a brisk walk, stretch for 10 minutes, or do jumping jacks.
When to use: When feeling sluggish, fidgety, irritable, or trapped in stress.
Creative Expression
Using art, music, or writing as an outlet for emotions.
How to use: Draw, paint, play an instrument, dance, or write poetry.
When to use: When emotions feel bottled up or hard to express verbally.
Sensory Comfort
Using the senses to self-soothe.
How to use: Wrap in a blanket, sip tea, light a candle, play with a fidget, or listen to calming music
When to use: When anxious, restless, need distraction, or needing comfort.