Levels of Care
Decision support for navigating the treatment system. Understanding the difference between PHP, IOP, outpatient, and residential, and how to advocate for the level that actually fits.
Insurance Denial and Appeal: What to Do When Coverage Is Denied
How to appeal an insurance denial for outpatient care, MHPAEA-grounded language and a step-by-step process.
Outpatient vs. Residential: Who Actually Needs 28 Days Away
Choosing between outpatient and residential care: ASAM dimensions, withdrawal risk, and the research on comparative outcomes.
PHP vs. IOP: What the Difference Actually Is
Partial Hospitalization vs. Intensive Outpatient: what each level provides, how many hours, and which profile fits each.
Questions to Ask a Program Before You Enroll
The 15 questions to ask before committing to any treatment program, outpatient or residential.
Step-Down From Residential: What the Next Six Months Should Look Like
What step-down care looks like after residential treatment, and why the transition is the highest-risk period.
Telehealth IOP: The Evidence and the Limits
Telehealth IOP programs: what they offer, what the evidence says about virtual treatment outcomes, and how to evaluate options.