Program Description
The Outpatient Therapy Program supports people to process their thoughts, feelings and behaviors from the past and in the present in a group or individual setting to gain deeper insight throughout the recovery process. Our Outpatient Therapy Program is considered support to enhance and maintain recovery.
- People who participate in outpatient therapy program attend programming 1 or 2 days per week.
- Or people may choose to participate only in weekly individual therapy sessions rather than attending outpatient groups.
- Program runs Monday through Friday 8:30am-3:00pm.
- There are 4-5 therapy groups each program day.
- Groups may include Emotional Regulation, Identity Exploration, Trauma Recovery, Social Connectedness, Mindful Meditation, Movement in Therapy, Relational Boundaries, Family Dynamics, Self-Esteem Through Art, Music In Therapy, and Symptom Exploration.
- Every person selects therapy groups based on their own personal recovery goals. Groups change about every three months.
- Every person is assigned a mental health counselor and a case manager to support them in different aspects of the recovery process.
Program Highlights
- Evidence-based clinical practices are the foundation of our therapy groups. Our therapists incorporate principles and interventions from various approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Practice, among others.
Specialized Programming
- Mental Illness/Substance Use programming is offered to those experiencing a co-occurring mental illness and substance use as a support for their personal recovery
- Expressive Arts programming provides the opportunity to engage expressive arts that is facilitated by a board certified art therapist as a means to process experiences with mental illness, grief and loss, and trauma.
- Young Adult Recovery programming is tailored to address the unique experiences of this age group and to promote a sense of independence, social, and emotional wellness that will support them with thriving as they transition into adulthood.
Admission Criteria
In order to be eligible, a person must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be diagnosed with a mental illness
- Have an active medical benefit card from Medicaid
- Not require 24-hour medical supervision
- Give informed consent to participate in service
- Have the ability to self-medicate, if medications are taken during program hours
Additional Supports
- Support with coordinating transportation to and from appointments. People can often secure transportation through their insurance provider.
- Weekly individual therapy sessions
- Case management support for housing, benefits and other community resources
- Community outings to generalize skills with staff support
- Access to a 24/7 consumer support line
- Onsite psychiatric services through contracted APN
Location
4331 W. 211th (Lincoln Hwy), Matteson, IL 60443
Contact Information
For more information, contact the Intake Department
IntakeCMHC@sertomastar.org or
708-748-1951 ext. 455
