Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health

Integrated treatment for the full picture

Many clients experience both substance use challenges and mental health symptoms like anxiety, depression, or trauma. At Pax Healing, we treat both at once—never in isolation. Our integrated, evidence based model helps clients stabilize, build coping skills, and achieve lasting recovery with compassion and accountability.

Who this program serves

Adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders

Clients stepping down from detox or inpatient programs who need integrated outpatient support

Individuals with repeated relapse when only one issue was previously treated

People balancing life responsibilities who need flexible, structured care

What treatment includes

Partial Hospitalization Program (Full Day Program)

Daytime, multidisciplinary treatment combining therapy, psychiatry, and medication support for both mental health and substance use.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Flexible, multi-day sessions that reinforce coping skills, relapse prevention, and emotional regulation.

Outpatient Program (OP)

Ongoing therapy and medication management focused on stability and continued progress.

Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management

Targeted support for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or trauma symptoms that impact recovery.

Family Education and Support

Coaching that helps families understand co-occurring disorders, set boundaries, and create supportive home environments.

How Our Co-Occurring Disorder Program Delivers Results

Comprehensive stabilization

Treating both conditions at once reduces relapse and prevents cycling between crises.

Functional recovery

Clients experience improved sleep, mood, focus, and motivation—key indicators of real world progress.

Coordinated team communication

Therapists, psychiatrists, and case managers collaborate continuously for consistent, effective care.

Outcome targets we monitor

Decreased cravings and use frequency
Lower anxiety and depression scores
Improved focus, sleep, and routine
Stronger participation in therapy and daily life
Measurable functional improvement across settings

Clinical approach

Integrated dual diagnosis model

Coordinated therapy and psychiatry ensure both conditions are treated together.

CBT and DBT based therapy

Evidence based techniques that improve emotion regulation, thought patterns, and coping.

Trauma informed care

Sensitive treatment for clients whose histories include emotional or physical trauma.

Medication management with purpose

Medications are used to stabilize symptoms and reinforce therapeutic goals.

What clients believe—and how we honor it

You want care that sees the full picture

We recognize that mental health and addiction are connected, and we treat them that way.

You want practical tools that work

Our therapy focuses on coping, emotional regulation, and skill development that translate to everyday life.

You want consistency

You’ll work with the same integrated team that knows your history and monitors progress across levels of care.