Advanced Health and Education

Advanced Health and Education offers multiple levels of outpatient substance use treatment, as well as a primary mental health outpatient program, an LGBTQ+ dedicated support group, and a strong alumni program. Their programs include traditional therapies andcomplementary practices such as acupuncture and chiropractic care. The Partial Care program at AHE has5 hours of treatment a day, 6 days a week, for up to 45 days. AHE’s intensive outpatient program (IOP) meets 3 days a week, for 3 hours a day, for up to 16 weeks. Outpatient therapy involves up to 2 sessions a week, for a maximum of 2 hours per session, for as long as is recommended by the case manager. All AHE programs take a holistic approach; in addition to individual and group therapy, treatment covers topics like family matters, healthcare, parenting skills, employment, and legal issues. AHE’s primary mental health program meets 6 days per week, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Most clients attend treatment for 30 to 45 days. Designed to promote lifelong, healthy management of mental health disorders, the program also incorporates a wide range of practical life skills. Skills developed in the program include effective communication, anger management, stress management, mindfulness, understanding emotions, and grief and loss management. AHE incorporates alternative health and wellness practices like acupuncture, chiropractic care, yoga, guided meditation, aromatherapy, somatic experiences, eastern philosophies, and mindfulness techniques to help clients feel more comfortable with treatment, and within their own bodies. AHE created its Perspectives program to provide a dedicated community for clients identifying as LGBTQ+. The weekly meeting offers a safe space for the group to share common experiences, work through common challenges with the group leader, and build support for one another. All former clients of AHE’s Partial Care, IOP, and outpatient programs are welcome to join the alumni community. Alumni groups share successes and failures within its diverse community. AHE’s alumni association offers monthly meetings, seasonal events, and around-the-clock support.