All individuals entering our program complete a comprehensive assessment and then are provided with individualized treatment recommendations designed for their situation.  The program addresses the needs of the whole person (medical, psychiatric/psychological, social, and spiritual) in order to arrest the disease of addiction and assist in the initiation of necessary life changes to achieve a positive recovery.  All Rush Behavioral Health (RBH) programs are abstinence based and teach and encourage participation in twelve-step recovery groups.

Program Structure

There is no one-size-fits-all program that is effective.  We provide multiple levels of outpatient care:

• Partial hospital (also called day hospital)
• Six-hour-per-day intensive outpatient (daytime or evening)
• Three- to four-hour-per-day intensive outpatient (daytime or evening)
• Two-hour sessions once or twice per week (low intensity)

Additionally, we have specialty groups and family services available.  All of these services can be mixed and matched to meet the specific treatment needs of our patients and their families.

Program Components

• Physician approved and monitored care plan
• Medical/psychiatric monitoring, as needed
• Interactive group therapy
• Individual therapy and case management
• Didactic educational presentations and group workshops
• Family education and counseling services as needed
• Comprehensive continuing care planning and aftercare services
• Introduction to twelve-step recovery concepts and groups

Length of Stay

Actual length of stay varies from individual to individual based on the severity of the illness and any co-existing medical or psychiatric conditions, as well as other specific needs. Most individuals will be in a partial or intensive outpatient program for four to six weeks.

Roueen Rafeyan, MD - Medical Director
Patrick O’Donnell, LCSW - Program Director