Levels of Care
What is the highest and most intensive level of psychiatric care designed primarily for immediate stabilization and safety?
Inpatient Hospitalization
What is the primary goal of inpatient hospitalization?
Stabilization and safety
True or False: The goal of aftercare is to make sure you never experience stress, difficult emotions, or triggers again.
False
Name one person or resource that could be part of someone's support system.
Family, friends, therapist, psychiatrist, case manager, peer, teacher, significant other, support group, etc.
What is one important part of a healthy morning routine?
Medication, breakfast, getting ready, exercise, mindfulness, or another healthy routine.
Which level of care provides 24/7 support in a home-like setting and focuses on treatment, growth, and practicing skills?
In residential treatment, clients have opportunities to learn coping skills and do what with them?
Practice them with support
Someone feels lonely after discharge. Name one type of aftercare support that could help.
Therapy, a support group, an alumni group,
What is one benefit of connecting with people who have shared experiences?
Feeling understood, validated, less isolated, and/or supported.
Give one example of a healthy afternoon activity after discharge.
Work, school, volunteering, life-skills practice, exercise, appointments, etc.
Which level allows clients to live at home while receiving several hours of structured treatment during the day?
PHP
PHP creates a cycle of “learn, practice, reflect, and _____.” What is the missing word?
Adjust
Someone is experiencing significant stress at work and notices old coping patterns returning. What could they do before the situation becomes a crisis?
Use coping skills, reach out for support, and process the situation with their treatment/support team.
What type of program provides ongoing connection with people who have previously completed treatment?
An alumni program
Why can having a daily routine be helpful during recovery?
It provides structure, predictability, balance, and can help someone feel more in control.
Which level typically meets 3–5 days per week for several hours while allowing people to participate more fully in work, school, and family life?
IOP
Why does IOP allow clients to return to work, school, or family responsibilities while still receiving treatment?
Flexible hours
Why is practicing coping skills outside of treatment important?
It helps turn skills learned in treatment into habits that can be used independently in everyday life.
Why can asking for help actually be a healthy recovery skill?
It helps someone recognize their needs and access support before problems become overwhelming.
What are three areas of life someone might set goals around after treatment besides mental health?
Career/work, relationships, hobbies, education, finances, fitness, volunteering, personal growth, etc.
Which level generally focuses on maintenance, continued growth, and integrating coping skills into everyday life with less frequent appointments?
Outpatient Therapy
Outpatient treatment is sometimes described as focusing on staying well rather than simply getting what?
Someone says, “I know exactly what coping skill I should use, but I never remember to use it until I'm already overwhelmed.” What could help them?
Identifying early warning signs, creating reminders, practicing skills regularly, and reaching out for support earlier.
If someone realizes their current support system isn't meeting their needs, what are two things they could do?
Communicate their needs, set boundaries, strengthen existing relationships, seek professional support, join a support group, or build new connections.
Someone says, “I don't need treatment anymore, so I don't need to do anything related to my recovery.” What is one way you could explain the purpose of aftercare?
Aftercare isn't about continuing treatment forever; it helps people gradually increase independence while maintaining stability, practicing coping skills, staying connected to support, and preventing problems from escalating.