Low-intensity residential treatment gives you the “in-between” support you need, providing more structure than outpatient programs, but less restrictive than inpatient rehab. Key benefits include:
Low-intensity residential treatment gives you the “in-between” support you need, providing more structure than outpatient programs, but less restrictive than inpatient rehab. Key benefits include:
This level of care is a valuable step for many people in recovery, offering the structure, stability, and encouragement needed to confidently move forward into independent living. Find a location near you today.
While specific programming may vary by location, patients in low-intensity residential treatment can expect a balanced mix of therapeutic care, personal accountability, and opportunities to practice real-world skills in a supportive environment.
Typical components include:
Continued one-on-one therapy to address personal challenges, strengthen coping skills, and set recovery goals.
Clinician led therapy that encourages accountability, connection, and shared growth.
A focus on healthy routines, nutrition, financial education, career development, and building daily habits that support long-term sobriety.
Tools and strategies to navigate triggers, high-risk situations, and stressors in daily life.
Staff are available to guide and encourage, but the focus is on increasing independence and confidence in recovery.
Low-intensity residential treatment programs are generally longer in duration than short-term inpatient stays, often ranging from 60 to 90 days, with some individuals benefiting from 120 days or more. This extended timeline allows clients to gradually adjust to independent living while still receiving structured programming, clinical support, and accountability. The ideal length of stay depends on personal recovery goals, history of substance use, and whether there are co-occurring mental health needs.
While shorter treatment can provide valuable stabilization and momentum, research shows that longer stays, especially 90 days or more, tend to support stronger long-term outcomes. A longer commitment to care offers more time to strengthen relapse prevention skills, rebuild healthy routines, and gain confidence in applying recovery tools to real-life situations, all within the safety of a recovery-focused environment.
Low-intensity residential treatment provides a safe, home-like living environment with daily programming, therapy, and recovery activities. Unlike inpatient rehab, it does not include 24/7 medical monitoring but offers structure, accountability, and clinical support to help individuals transition back to independent living.
This level of care is best for people who are medically stable, have completed detox or inpatient treatment, and still need structure and support. It’s ideal for those transitioning back to work, school, or family life, for recently incarcerated individuals who need a safe and supportive step into the community, or for anyone who benefits from living in a recovery-focused, substance-free environment.
Many people in recovery also face challenges like anxiety, depression, or PTSD. Low-intensity residential programs can include counseling and support for co-occurring disorders, though individuals with more severe mental health needs may be better suited to higher-intensity care.
Bring comfortable clothing, personal hygiene items, prescription medications in original bottles, and any recovery-related materials (journals, books, etc.). Read a full list of what and what not click here.
Expect a structured daily schedule with individual and group therapy, recovery-focused activities, life skills training, and free time for personal reflection. You’ll live in a supportive, substance-free setting with peers in recovery, helping you build routines, strengthen coping strategies, and stay accountable.
Costs vary, but our team can help review your benefits and payment options.
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