Mental Health Association of Fort Bend County

 

Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program for Adolescents:

 

The Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program is a highly structured, therapeutic program for adolescents between 12 and 17 years of age. Applying findings from assessments, the staff designs a course of treatment with a focus and length of stay specific to each adolescent’s needs. The plan allows teens to capitalize on their strengths and to grow in targeted areas of life among peers and a caring, experienced staff. Family support and commitment are crucial to treatment progress.

This program serves adolescents who are experiencing family, school and social difficulties due to moderate to severe:

  * Behavior issues (such as school difficulties, oppositional/defiant behavior, poor impulse control and self-harm)
     
  * Psychiatric disorders (such as major mood disorders, psychotic problems, developing personality disorders and anxiety disorders)
     
  * Substance abuse or more than one diagnosis such as chemical dependency accompanied by depression
     
 
Adolescents in the program may have been hospitalized before, although prior hospitalization is not required for program participation. Additionally, adolescents that are not making the desired progress in other less intensive treatment settings may benefit from the program. For this program, teens must be capable of actively participating in their treatment.

The Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program is supported by the resources of IntraCare Hospital, known for providing high quality, ethical and cost effective services in a safe and responsive environment. Patients in the Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program who need additional services can easily access other levels of treatment.
   
A Complete Treatment Program
     
 
Under the direction of a psychiatrist, an individualized treatment plan is prepared for each client. Process groups are the core therapeutic interventions and are complimented by multi-family groups, didactic groups and individual and family therapies. Master’s level therapists and psychological assistants provide the daily programming for the Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program. The treatment team works closely with Dr. Nilesh Patel, a board-certified psychiatrist, who assists with the treatment planning process and is available to meet any medication needs of our clients.

The Intensive Outpatient Program is designed to help clients learn new skills and develop more positive attitudes to improve their relationships and function in a healthier manner with their families, in school and in the community.

     
Hours of Operation
   
 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm or by
appointment.

   

How to Contact Us

For direct access to the Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program, call IntraCare Medical Center Hospital at 713-790-0949 and ask for the Intake Department.

Free consultations are available for potential program participants and their parents with one of our behavioral health professionals on request. To schedule an appointment or free consultation CALL 713 790 0949 and ask for the Intake Department.

For additional information, please call 832-642-0827.

Location: IntraCare Sugar Land
                   3533 Town Center Boulevard South, Sugar Land, Texas 77479

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IntraCare Medical Center Hospital: 7601Fannin, Houston, TX 77054. Tel: 713 790 0949.
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