Getting Started

During your initial assessment at your first appointment, you will meet with a psychiatric provider (called a “BHMP”) or a therapist to discuss your main concerns, treatment goals and how CODAC can help you.

You will be asked detailed questions about your background, treatment history and current symptoms. This appointment can take anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes. You may also meet other staff who will be on your treatment team.

If you are starting Medication Assisted Treatment for fentanyl, heroin or other opioid use, or for alcohol use, the process is slightly different. You can read about it here.

During your assessment, you will work with our staff to develop a treatment plan, called an Individual Service Plan (ISP). Your ISP will consist of a list of your goals for treatment, your strengths, your identified needs, and what covered behavioral health services and informal supports will be used to help you meet your goals.

Services outlined in your Individual Service Plan may include:

• Psychiatric assessment
• Psychiatric care and medication management
• Group, couples, family and individual therapy
• Referral and case management
• Counseling
• Connection with a peer support specialist
• Nearly 60 support, skills and wellness groups
• Wellness goals, including working with a Personal Trainer and Health Coach
• Help finding and maintaining a job
• Physical health goals and connection with a primary care provider

We offer a variety of therapy groups across all CODAC sites, many of which are offered via video conferencing using Zoom. CODAC members are welcome to participate in groups at any outpatient treatment center, with an easy referral from your treatment team. Some insurances may not cover group therapy; grant funding may be available. View CODAC’s Groups & Classes.

Individual, couples and family therapy is also available. Learn more about Therapy at CODAC.

If you need medication for your behavioral health issues, you will see a Behavioral Health Medical Professional (BHMP) located at your service site. The BHMP is the psychiatrist, doctor of nursing practice or nurse practitioner who oversees the prescribing of medications and makes sure they are working well for you and your recovery. They also check in with your overall health and wellness and review other related concerns you may be experiencing.

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CODAC’s medical team provides total-body physical health care so you experience overall better health.

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Certified Personal Trainers and Health Coaches provide health education, resources and guidance on making improvements to your lifestyle that will impact how you feel in mind and body.

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