The Benefits of In-Home Behavioral Health Treatment
The Benefits of In-Home Behavioral Health Treatment
Whether you are suffering from a substance use disorder, dual diagnosis disorder, or you are in need of treatment for a mental health condition, you may be considering the different treatment options that are available. There are some that you are likely already aware of, like inpatient and outpatient treatment. With that said, there is another option that is available that many patients with behavioral health conditions have found to be extremely effective and convenient—in-home treatment.
Below is information about in-home treatment, including what it is, what the benefits are, whether it is right for your specific needs, and how Front Door Health can provide you with the care you need to address your behavioral health condition…
What Is In-Home Treatment?
In-home treatment, as the name implies, is a form of behavioral health treatment that is provided from the comfort of your own home. This is different from the “treatment as usual” approach that requires a patient to visit a treatment center to receive care.
In-Home Versus At-Home Care
During the COVID-19 pandemic, patients were unable to benefit from inpatient and standard outpatient treatment services provided at a physical treatment center. This led to a rise in at-home, online treatment services (which is different from in-home treatment).
While this service allows patients to receive treatment from their homes, it also involves the use of the internet. This can be an issue for a variety of reasons. One is disruptions due to computers and internet. Not everyone has a top-of-the-line or brand new computer. Glitches can occur while on video conferences, which can lead to major disruptions. Internet also can be spotty, and a bad internet connection can lead to a less-than-ideal situation.
In-home treatment allows for all of the benefits of meeting face-to-face without the patient having to leave their home. This includes not only uninterrupted care but also the personal connection that can only come from being in person with a service provider.
What Are the Benefits of In-Home Behavioral Health Treatment?
Along with being able to meet your behavioral health service providers in person and not online, there are a lot of benefits to in-home behavioral health treatment services that many people don’t consider. Below are some of the top benefits of receiving treatment from the comfort of your own home…
You Don’t Need to Disrupt Your Schedule
One of the biggest barriers to entry for many patients looking for a higher level of support for their behavioral health condition is their schedule. While getting treatment is a priority, it can be extremely difficult for a person to upend their entire life to check into an inpatient program or even visit an outpatient program regularly. This leads many people to push back treatment until it becomes even more problematic.
In-home treatment allows clients to book appointments for treatment around their schedule. There is no need for the client to put their life on hold. This means they are able to get the treatment they need while meeting their obligations.
Treatment from Home
Traveling back and forth every day to a treatment center can be exhausting, impractical, and even frustrating. This makes outpatient a difficult proposition for many.
It’s also difficult to adjust to a new setting, which is a challenge for those that decide to check into a residential program. Patients sometimes find that the disruption that comes with moving into an inpatient treatment center can be jarring, which can impede progress.
In-home treatment allows for care from the comfort of your own home, in a familiar and comfortable setting.
Treatment in the “Real World”
While it’s nice for some patients to take a step outside their day-to-day to receive treatment, it can also lead to a bubble. Without treatment in a “real world” environment, patients sometimes have trouble adjusting to the challenges and triggers of the real world after they’ve graduated from their treatment program. This is especially so for residential treatment.
In-home treatment is done in the “real world,” where work, family, exposure to alcohol, and other triggers are present. This allows the patient to develop coping skills that stand up to the tests they will inevitably face in their daily lives.
Family Treatment
It can be extremely difficult to get your family together. Even family dinners can be tough with all of the activities family members are involved with. Students often have homework, after-school activities, and more. Spouses may have work obligations and separate work schedules. Because of this, family treatment at an inpatient or outpatient treatment center can be difficult to book—especially on a regular basis.
In-home treatment allows families to meet at home at a convenient time. This makes family care that much easier.
Individual Treatment
While many patients benefit from group therapy, it’s not for everyone. Sadly, most treatment programs focus mainly on group treatment—often to the point where individualized care is neglected entirely.
With in-home treatment, clients are able to receive personalized, one-on-one care. This means no need to open up to strangers or spend time in a session working on someone else’s needs.
Is In-Home Treatment the Right Choice for Me?
Whether or not in-home treatment is right for you is a personal decision. With that said, the admissions team at Front Door Health would be happy to discuss the advantages of in-home treatment with you, along with whether or not in-home treatment is the right choice to meet your needs. It is our mission to ensure you get the best treatment possible, and we want to ensure you find a treatment option that works for you.
Reach Out Today
If you are suffering from a behavioral health condition and would like the highest level of care from the comfort of your own home, consider Front Door Health.
Front Door Health provides concierge, judgment-free in-home treatment for patients when they need it. We take an evidence-based approach to treatment, and we create custom treatment plans for our patients to increase their chances of success. Our treatment process is client-focused and individualized. This means no group sessions with strangers and no “treatment as usual” approach. You are unique and the treatment plan we create for you is designed to meet you where you are along your journey and help you to reach your recovery goals.
We understand that it can be difficult to put your life on hold and take time off work. Our in-home treatment allows you to continue to meet your work, school, family, and other obligations while receiving the treatment you deserve.
If you would like to learn more about in-home treatment, contact Front Door Health today. We’re happy to answer any questions and provide you with the help you need.
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