Clinical Services

Our Clinical Services provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care designed to support adults as they work toward stability, wellness, and greater independence. Our clinical team partners with each individual to deliver personalized treatment that honors strengths, preferences, and lived experience, meeting people where they are and supporting meaningful progress at every stage of their journey.

Comprehensive Assessment & Treatment Planning

Clinical care begins with a thorough assessment to understand each person’s mental health needs, strengths, goals, and support systems.

• Initial Assessment: Residents meet with a therapist for 1–3 sessions to complete a Comprehensive Clinical Assessment.
• Individualized Treatment Plan:
  • Developed collaboratively with the resident
  • Centered around personal goals and stated in the resident’s own words
  • Shapes the therapeutic services and supports provided
• Supportive Involvement: Family or trusted supports may be included, if the resident chooses.
• Ongoing Review: The plan is reviewed and updated regularly to track progress and adapt to evolving goals.

Therapy Services

We offer a range of therapeutic services to support emotional well-being, skill development, and personal growth.

• Core Services:
  • Individual therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Recreational Therapy
  • Vocational Services
  • Individualized Skills Coaching
• Common Therapeutic Focus Areas:
  • Symptom Management
  • Psychoeducation
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Trauma Processing
• Evidence-Based Approaches (as clinically appropriate):
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
  • Expressive Therapies (e.g., art, music, movement)

Psychiatry & Medication Management

We provide thoughtful, individualized psychiatric care to support each resident’s well-being:

• Psychiatric Intake:
  • Conducted shortly after admission
  • Reviews medical and mental health history
  • Evaluates medication needs
• Ongoing Medication Management:
  • Appointment frequency is tailored to each resident
  • Decisions are made collaboratively and reviewed regularly
  • Focused on safety, effectiveness, and individual choice

Wrap-Around Services

Wrap-Around is a 6-week, post-discharge extension of support. Individuals may choose up to two members of their Averte clinical team to provide weekly check-ins and guidance as they move forward.

Services include:

• 6 weeks of support after discharge
• Up to 2 hours per week with up to two clinical providers (such as a primary clinician, skills specialist, or vocational counselor)
• Sessions offered by phone or telehealth, with in-person sessions available when someone remains in the local area and has their own transportation
• Support focused on transition and follow-through, including:
  • Reinforcing skills and strategies learned in treatment
  • Navigating community resources and next-step services
  • Identifying solutions to challenges as they arise
  • Strengthening goal-setting and accountability
• Collaboration with new providers to support a “warm hand-off” and share relevant information
• Safety planning to support ongoing stability

Who It’s For

Wrap-Around Services may be a good fit for individuals who want:

• Extra support during the first several weeks after leaving residential treatment
• Help translating treatment progress into real-life routines and next steps
• Continued connection with trusted members of their care team as they establish new supports

What Wrap-Around Services Are Not

To set clear expectations, Wrap-Around Services do not include:

• Psychotherapy
• 24/7 access to staff
• Crisis intervention services
• Transportation support

If immediate safety concerns arise, individuals should contact local emergency services or their designated crisis resources.

Taking the Next Step

If you’re interested in Wrap-Around Services, our team can help you understand what’s included and how to choose the right providers for your transition plan.