An outpatient program provides professional addiction and mental health treatment while you continue living at home and managing daily responsibilities such as work, school or family. At Silver Lining Recovery, standard OP means one to two therapy sessions a week, one to two hours each, scheduled around your life so you can apply what you learn in real time.
1 to 2 sessions per week
1 to 2 hours each
Day or evening, flexible
Most major insurance accepted
Standard OP is the lightest level in our outpatient continuum, built for people who have completed a more intensive program or who are managing mild to moderate needs and want ongoing support without disrupting their week. It follows the same clinical model as our Partial Hospitalization Program and Intensive Outpatient Program, just at a lower weekly frequency.
Sessions are scheduled around your availability rather than a fixed track. If evenings work better, our Evening IOP can bridge the gap before you step down, and co-occurring anxiety, depression, PTSD or other mental health concerns are addressed alongside substance use, not as a separate program.
We serve Huntington Beach and the surrounding Orange County community, and our outpatient services include individual therapy, periodic group therapy, medication management when appropriate, and regular progress monitoring, all aimed at relapse prevention and accountability as you build confidence in independent recovery skills.
Outpatient treatment lets you keep working, going to school and caring for family while receiving professional care, without leaving home.
Living at home means you apply new coping strategies to actual daily triggers right away, with therapeutic support to help you process what comes up.
OP is the last stop in a continuum that starts with PHP and moves through IOP, so treatment intensity decreases as you progress instead of stopping abruptly.
A clinician can review your history and current needs in about fifteen minutes. Checking your coverage first costs nothing and carries no obligation to enroll.
Every plan is still built around your assessment, but these are the common signs.
You have a mild to moderate substance use concern, strong motivation for recovery, and a stable, supportive home environment.
You have completed PHP or IOP and need ongoing support and accountability without the higher weekly hour commitment.
Your obligations make a more intensive level of care difficult, but you can maintain abstinence between sessions.
Anxiety, depression, PTSD and other conditions are addressed alongside substance use, without requiring a separate program.
These modalities are offered across our outpatient levels of care, with your treatment plan built around your assessment.
Sessions combine individual counseling with group therapy and family therapy, so support extends beyond the client to the people around them.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) address addiction and underlying mental health concerns together.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) supports trauma processing, delivered within a trauma-informed approach to care.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and ongoing medication management are used when clinically appropriate to support recovery.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) supports treatment-resistant depression, and co-occurring conditions are addressed through dual diagnosis treatment.
Case management, meditation therapy, aftercare planning and relapse prevention strategies support you as treatment frequency gradually decreases.
Most virtual outpatient programs are therapy only and send anything medical elsewhere. Ours is run by the same physicians, nurses and clinicians as the Huntington Beach program, over a secure HIPAA-compliant platform.
Which level of care your plan covers depends on your specific benefits and medical necessity. Verification is free, takes about two minutes, and carries no obligation to enroll.
Reach our admissions team at 866-681-0927, or submit an insurance verification form and someone will follow up.
We contact your insurance provider, explain your benefits and walk through payment options if more support is needed.
We review your substance use history, mental health symptoms, medical needs, family dynamics and recovery goals to build a personalized plan.
One to two sessions a week, one to two hours each, built around your availability rather than a fixed track.
As you meet milestones, we plan your transition to less intensive support, including relapse prevention strategies and local support group referrals.
Call 866-681-0927 to speak with our admissions team today. We accept most major insurance, including Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, TriWest/TRICARE, Aetna, Anthem and Health Net.
Levels of care differ by how many hours a week you spend in treatment. The same team runs all of them.
1 to 2 sessions a week
The lightest level, for holding progress steady over time.
Every program here is run by licensed, credentialed clinicians. These are the people you will actually see.
William Sanchez
LMFT
SL
Sarah Litwiller
Primary Therapist, LCSW
CT
Christian Tiedge
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Kendra McCarthy
LVN
Whichever level you are in, these sit next to it rather than replacing it.
Where a mental health condition and substance use are treated together by one clinical team.
Trauma-focused outpatient treatment, including EMDR, for post-traumatic stress.
Treatment for trauma and its effects, with or without substance use alongside it.
Therapy, medication management and TMS for depression, including where it has not responded before.
"Silver Lining is a great place for mental health and substance use disorder treatment. I’ve been here for both. Every single person from staff to clinicians to ownership all genuinely care and make the time to show they care. Programming is thoughtful, informative, and very engaging. There is much more thought into treating the root cause than the symptom."
"The support and real care they give is unmatched. I can say without any doubt that the people that make up this community have a calling to serve and support those of us trying to heal and find a new way of life. Today I’m over five months clean, I have a career that feeds my energy, and a community of people that help me stay accountable."
"Silver Lining Recovery is a fantastic program for anyone seeking treatment for drug and/or alcohol abuse. Barmak and his staff were a delight to work with. Highly recommended."
An outpatient program allows individuals to receive professional care for mental health or substance use disorders while continuing to live at home, offering the flexibility to maintain daily responsibilities. At Silver Lining Recovery, our outpatient program provides comprehensive support tailored to your needs, helping you integrate therapy into your routine and apply the skills you learn in real-time.
Inpatient drug treatment provides 24/7 support in a structured environment, ideal for those needing intensive care, while outpatient treatment offers flexibility, allowing individuals to receive care while continuing to live at home and manage daily responsibilities. Choosing between these options depends on your specific needs and circumstances for successful, long-term recovery.
Yes, at Silver Lining Recovery, our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offers evening sessions, allowing you to receive the necessary care and support after work without disrupting your daily responsibilities.
Outpatient programs work by providing therapy, counseling, and support on a flexible schedule, allowing individuals to receive treatment for mental health or substance use disorders while continuing to live at home and manage daily responsibilities. Sessions are typically scheduled during the day or evening, depending on the client’s needs.
One to two sessions a week, each about one to two hours, scheduled during the day or the evening. Your clinician sets the frequency at assessment and adjusts it as things change.
Medically Reviewed By
Last reviewed: September 22, 2026
Dr. Atul Grover, MD, is Medical Director at Silver Lining Recovery. He is board-certified in Addiction Medicine and Anesthesiology, trained at UCLA, and is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. He oversees medical care including medication-assisted treatment and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Our admissions team can answer questions and check your insurance before you commit to anything. Call 866-681-0927 to get started.
Medical disclaimer. This page is for general information only and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It does not create a provider and patient relationship. Always speak with a qualified health professional about your own situation. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911.
Program hours, session counts and level of care recommendations described here are typical ranges. Your own plan is set by a licensed clinician during assessment. Insurance coverage varies by plan and by medical necessity.
