Become a Patient

At Encore Outpatient Services, we recognize that each person’s recovery journey is shaped by their unique medical, psychological, and social histories. Our specialized care services are designed to meet each patient’s complex needs with focused, evidence-based treatment interventions. These services work alongside our core programming to enhance treatment effectiveness and support long-term recovery.

Evaluation

A comprehensive evaluation includes:

• Physical and mental health history
• Substance use history
• Family relationships and support systems
• Previous treatment experiences
• Recovery goals and aspirations
• Current life stressors
• Existing strengths and coping strategies

Additional evaluation as needed, which may include:

• Psychological assessments, including depression and trauma screenings
• Referrals for primary care
• Psychiatric consultations

Integrated Care

To ensure you have support throughout your recovery journey, we:

• Partner closely with your healthcare team, including your primary care physician and other specialists
• Support you as you navigate the healthcare system to find and access the right combination of services for your needs
• Keep open lines of communication between all your providers, sharing important updates (with your permission)
• Meet regularly as a clinical team to review and adjust your treatment plan as needed
• Track your progress, celebrate successes, and address any challenges that arise along the way
• Will, if you wish, work closely with your loved ones and support network, providing them with resources and guidance to help them support your recovery
• Connect you with recovery support groups and community resources that match your needs and comfort level
• Develop a thorough continuing care plan to support your long-term success

Psychotherapy

Encore’s empathetic, experienced clinicians draw from a range of evidence-based, proven therapeutic methods, including:

• Cognitive behavioral therapy for identifying and transforming unhelpful thought patterns
• Dialectical behavior therapy to help you develop emotional awareness and build healthy coping skills
• Motivational interviewing to strengthen your inner drive and readiness for positive change
• Trauma-informed care to ensure your well-being and restore resilience
• Solution-focused therapy to create practical pathways to achieve your goals
• Acceptance and commitment therapy to align your actions with your core values while building psychological flexibility
• Exploring family systems to promote healing and foster healthier dynamics within the family

Experiential Approaches

• Mindfulness and meditation practices to bring you inner calm and greater peace
• Breathwork and relaxation techniques to help you manage stress and anxiety
• Yoga therapy sessions so that you can reconnect with your body’s wisdom
• Expressive arts to provide outlets for emotional release
• Therapeutic movement activities to promote energy and healing
• Nature-based experiences that offer peace and perspective

Medication Management: Supporting Clinical Stability

Our psychiatric provider offers thoughtful, comprehensive medication management to support your path to wellness, including:

• A comprehensive psychological evaluation
• A personalized medication plan
• Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for those managing substance use disorders
• Close oversight of your medications through regular monitoring and thoughtful adjustments

Continuing Care Planning

Key components of our discharge planning include:

• Care coordination connects you to trusted healthcare providers, therapists, and support groups that match your needs and schedule
• A personalized wellness strategy with detailed approaches for managing chronic conditions, maintaining mental health, and preventing relapse
• Family support to provide your loved ones with resources and guidance on maintaining healthy boundaries and supporting your recovery

Alumni Program

Encore’s alumni community offers:

• Weekly support meetings and check-ins
• Social events and activities
• Opportunities to mentor newer members
• Sober recreation and entertainment options
• Recovery education

Giving Back

Our alumni play a vital role in strengthening the broader recovery community through their lived experiences and ongoing commitment to wellness. By openly sharing their recovery success stories, they inspire hope and show others that long-term recovery is not just possible but achievable. Alumni frequently visit Encore to share their stories with those in treatment as a means of supporting others through their recovery journeys.