It takes courage and self-reflection to admit that you have a mental illness or a substance abuse disorder. You will recover faster if you get help sooner than you think. You might be wondering if residential therapy is necessary, given the many options.
Residential treatment is for those suffering from mental illness or substance abuse disorders. These centers offer a structured, supervised environment that will help you keep sobriety and clean while you are in recovery. Residential programs allow you to create a network of peers and therapists. You will also receive the tools to overcome mental and substance abuse disorders.
Why choose residential treatment instead?
It is important to understand why residential mental health treatment might be required in order to fully appreciate the benefits of this option. A residential treatment program is often the best option for long-term recovery. You can find the support you need to get well.
ADDICTION DETOX SUPPORT
Relapse is not uncommon among people who have been to outpatient programs. Residential treatment programs can include detox support. Patients who have completed detox receive intensive daily treatment to overcome their addiction.
INCREASED CARE
Emerald Isle Health & Recovery can provide the safety and security you need to work through your program. The residential treatment programs provide safe and structured environments for patients to get out of stressful situations that encourage unhealthy behavior. This allows patients to concentrate on learning life skills that they don’t have.
OUTPATIENT CARE ISN’T SUPPLICIENT
Patients who have not been successful in intensive outpatient therapy programs will most likely need residential care. Some patients may not need this level of care if they have not received outpatient treatment. You can get the help you need immediately by enrolling in residential treatment programs
SOCIAL ISOLATION
Your therapy may not be as effective if you don’t have the support at home. Most people with mental illness live in isolation. This may be familiar and comfortable, but it can hinder a person’s progress toward wholeness.
SAFETY CONCERNS
People choose residential treatment when they no longer feel in danger of harming others or themselves, but cannot live on their own. If you are not ready to live on your own, residential treatment programs offer a safe and secure environment.
Benefits of Residential Treatment
Let’s look at the benefits of residential programs if you still have questions.
ROUTINES AND STRUCTURED SCHEDULES
It’s not just useful to keep track of all your therapy programming. Structure can help you manage change, develop healthy habits, improve interpersonal relations, and reduce stress. People with mental illnesses may not be able to take their medication, get adequate nutrition, self-care effectively, or have positive relationships.
ACCESS TO PSYCHIATRIC AND MEDICAL CARE
Emerald Isle Health & Recovery has a round-the-clock staffing of resident assistants who are trained under the supervision of a residential director or clinical director. There is always someone to offer guidance.
SETTING UP A SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR CARE
Residential therapy is highly supportive of the emotional well-being and focuses on healing the whole person through treatment. Many residential centers offer family education programs that encourage family participation. A therapeutic community of patients that supports one another is also a benefit to patients.
PLAN FOR INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT
Your treatment plan should reflect your individuality. To help you be the best version possible, our residential treatment program is aligned with your individualized treatment plan.
