Outpatient Program
Flexible weekly counseling for long-term recovery maintenance and relapse prevention.
Outpatient care is where recovery becomes a lifestyle. Weekly individual and group sessions give you continued therapeutic support, relapse prevention skill-building, and clinical accountability — designed to fit naturally around work, school, and family life.
Program at a glance
Frequency
1–2 sessions per week
Session length
60–90 minutes
Format
In-person or telehealth
Duration
Ongoing — as long as needed
Accredited
Joint Commission accredited
Most Insurance
Accepted & verified free
Same-Day
Admissions often available
Springfield, MO
& statewide telehealth
Recovery that fits your life.
Outpatient treatment isn't the end of care — it's where recovery takes root in real life. Regular sessions maintain clinical accountability while giving you the freedom to live, work, and build the future your sobriety is creating.
Completing a higher level of care
Outpatient is the natural progression after PHP or IOP — maintaining clinical contact and accountability while building independence.
Strong home and support environment
With a stable, supportive home base, outpatient allows you to practice recovery skills in real-life settings while checking in weekly.
Busy schedules with minimal flex time
One or two weekly sessions fit into virtually any schedule — making outpatient the most sustainable long-term care model.
Long-term relapse prevention focus
For individuals months into recovery who want continued therapeutic support without intensive programming commitments.
In-person
& virtual statewide
Services in our outpatient program.
Outpatient at MBH isn't just check-ins — it's evidence-based clinical work delivered consistently over time to create durable change.
Individual Therapy
Weekly one-on-one sessions with a licensed counselor — exploring progress, setbacks, and evolving life challenges in recovery.
Group Counseling
Regular peer-support groups building community, accountability, and shared experience — a cornerstone of sustained sobriety.
Family Therapy
Structured sessions with key family members, rebuilding communication patterns and establishing healthy relational boundaries.
CBT & DBT Skills
Continued skill reinforcement for managing triggers, emotional dysregulation, and relapse risk as life's pressures increase.
Relapse Prevention Planning
Individualized written relapse prevention plans with trigger mapping, early warning signs, and coping response strategies.
Telehealth Options
All outpatient services are available via secure telehealth — ideal for clients in rural Missouri or with transportation barriers.
Outpatient therapy is covered by insurance.
Individual and group outpatient therapy is covered by most private insurance plans. We verify your benefits before treatment begins and handle all insurance communication on your behalf.
Outpatient therapy, anywhere in Missouri.
All of our outpatient services are available via HIPAA-compliant telehealth. Whether you live in rural Missouri, don't have reliable transportation, or simply prefer the privacy of attending from home — you get the same licensed clinicians and evidence-based care.
Telehealth outpatient therapy has the same clinical rigor as in-person care. Sessions use a secure video platform, and group therapy is conducted via virtual meeting rooms with real-time interaction. No recording, no compromise on HIPAA compliance.
- Individual therapy via secure video — same licensed therapist every session
- Virtual group counseling with real-time peer interaction
- All Missouri residents eligible — no geographical limitation
- Smartphone, tablet, or laptop — any device with a camera works
- Consistent scheduling — weekly recurring appointment blocks
Rural Missouri residents
High-quality outpatient care no longer requires driving to Springfield. Attend from your home, wherever you are in Missouri.
No transportation barrier
For clients without a vehicle or reliable transportation, telehealth removes the most common barrier to consistent care.
Complete privacy at home
Some clients prefer that neighbors or coworkers not observe them entering a clinic. Telehealth keeps your treatment entirely private.
Parents & caregivers
Attend from home while your family is present — no need to arrange childcare or disrupt your household for each appointment.
Recovery doesn't end when treatment does.
Outpatient is often the final clinical phase of treatment — but it's really just the beginning of long-term recovery. Our outpatient program is designed with one goal in mind: building the internal resources, relationships, and habits that sustain sobriety for a lifetime.
We collaborate with every outpatient client to build a written continuing care plan before discharge — identifying community resources, peer support networks, alumni activities, and relapse prevention protocols that keep you connected to recovery long after weekly sessions end.
Written continuing care plan
A documented, personalized roadmap covering community meetings, support contacts, early warning signs, and crisis response steps.
Alumni peer support groups
Join ongoing alumni groups for continued peer connection, shared accountability, and long-term community in recovery.
Step-up available if needed
Life is unpredictable. If relapse or crisis occurs, you can step back up to IOP or PHP within MBH without starting over.
What outpatient clients build
Emotional regulation skills
Identifying and managing difficult emotions without turning to substances — the foundational skill of lasting sobriety.
Recovery community
A network of peers, sponsors, alumni, and clinical supporters who remain part of your life beyond formal treatment.
Relapse prevention playbook
A clear, written plan you own — triggers mapped, warning signs named, and coping strategies practiced until automatic.
Daily structure and purpose
Rebuilding routine, employment, relationships, and meaningful activity — the infrastructure that makes recovery sustainable.
Common questions about outpatient care.
- Outpatient treatment is best suited for individuals with a stable home environment who have completed a higher level of care (PHP or IOP), or for those whose addiction or mental health challenges are mild-to-moderate in severity and don't require intensive daily programming.
A day in Outpatient.
Schedules vary by individual treatment plan. This reflects a typical day.
Session opens
Check-In & Progress Review
Brief update on the week — wins, struggles, triggers encountered, and any relapse concerns. Sets the agenda for the session.
15 min in
Primary Therapy Work
Core CBT, DBT, or trauma-focused session work based on your individualized treatment plan and current goals.
45 min in
Skill Practice & Rehearsal
Applying the session's clinical content to upcoming real-world situations — rehearsing responses to identified triggers.
75 min in
Relapse Prevention Review
Update to written relapse prevention plan, checking warning signs, and refining coping strategies for the week ahead.
Session close
Between-Session Homework
Practical exercises for the coming week — journaling prompts, behavioral experiments, or community meeting attendance goals.
Starting Outpatient is simpler than you think.
Our admissions team handles everything — from your first call to your first session. Most people complete intake within 24 hours of reaching out.
Call or reach out
Contact our admissions team 24/7. A live coordinator — not a recording — answers every call and schedules a free clinical assessment the same day.
Free clinical assessment
A 30–60 minute phone or in-person call with a licensed clinician. We review your history, current situation, and goals to identify the right level of care.
Insurance verified
We contact your insurance provider and confirm your benefits before anything begins. No surprises — you'll know exactly what's covered before your first session.
Treatment begins
Arrive, meet your treatment team, and start your individualized program. Many clients begin the same day or the following morning.
Also Available
Other levels of care at MBH.
Ready to Begin?
Admission coordinators are available 24/7.
Confidential · HIPAA-compliant · Same-day admissions available