
The overall goal of OMHC programs is to increase the quality of life through the provision of specialized outpatient mental health services. Specific areas of focus may include: Recovery, Vocation/Education, Parenting, Relationships, Spirituality, Coping Skills, Anger Management, Grief and Loss. OMHC programs seek to achieve the following specific objectives: To improve mood and affect in daily living; To improve social, familial, and social adjustment and integration; To reduce the need for a higher level of care.
OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC (OMHC)
OUR APPROACH
OMHC programs are provided in a clinic setting. A wide range of services are organized within a comprehensive therapeutic environment that includes screening and assessment, diagnostic determination, individual and family counseling, psychiatric consultations, medication management, crisis intervention, group counseling, client advocacy, and referral to community resources. Clients are assigned to licensed clinicians who assist in individual planning and care. Services additionally include consultation with family and/or professional care providers.


Special Population
Only the Best
In addition to the general population served, this program also services children and adolescents, aging and older adults, pregnant women, persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities.
Treatment Services Provided
Mental health treatment to include individual therapy, family therapy and group therapy; psychological evaluation and testing; medication management services; on-call and crisis intervention services; intensive outpatient program. Support services provided: recommendations and referrals to psychiatric rehabilitation and support services, somatic care, speech and language services, vision and hearing services, special instruction, special education, or other educational interventions, occupational therapy, self-help organizations, and substance abuse services; education regarding medication, case coordination services, assistance with entitlement program applications; support while in a psychiatric facility.
Entry criteria
Must demonstrate motivation for treatment and present with symptoms of mental illness. Services are available to participants with Medicaid, certain dually eligible Medicare recipients, and uninsured eligible participants. If a person is uninsured, the program may assist with applying for Medicaid and register the person to receive temporary insurance coverage.
Transition / Exit criteria
Discharge/transition planning occurs throughout all phases of the program. The person served has met discharge/transition criteria when the goals of the individual plan are achieved and referral to support services is completed, when appropriate. Additionally, discharge may occur if the person no longer attends regularly or chooses not to actively participate in the program.
Referral sources
Self, walk-ins, community agencies, insurers, healthcare providers, governmental agencies