Referral Partners: How Care May Fit in Georgia

The decision begins with a discussion of current concerns, functioning, safety, treatment history, and practical needs. Admissions can explain PHP, IOP, evening IOP, and outpatient therapy. An assessment provides more information for determining whether one of these outpatient options may be appropriate.

An evening IOP may be useful for some adults with daytime commitments. The schedule includes meetings on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:15 to 9:15 PM. Referral partners and prospective participants should confirm the current schedule and discuss whether attendance is practical.

Services may include individual therapy, medication management, assessments, medical oversight, drug testing and monitoring, case management, family support, and care coordination. The specific combination depends on the assessed needs and plan. Not every service is necessarily part of every person’s care.

For immediate danger, call 911 or use an appropriate emergency or crisis resource now. Urgent safety or medical concerns require an appropriate emergency resource. Possible withdrawal needs call for appropriate medical evaluation before outpatient planning. River City Recovery provides detox referrals when needed. Overnight treatment is a different setting from the published outpatient programs. Admissions can discuss Columbus-based outpatient care when that setting is suitable.

Ongoing coordination may be possible when the adult gives appropriate authorization. This can help outside providers understand the care plan and support continuity. River City Recovery also offers care coordination and referrals when needs involve outside services. The type of communication depends on the person’s privacy, choices, and individual situation.