Re-group Outpatient Behavioral Health Services Program Leadership

Philosophy Statement

Re-group believes that every person and their family deserve support and success in reaching their goals. In order to empower change and success, Re-group will strive for excellence in providing quality, individualized mental health and substance abuse support services to clients and their families. These services will be provided with integrity while using a collaborative approach in the best interest of our clients.

Program Description

Re-group provides comprehensive assessment, treatment, and support services for clients and their families in a variety of community settings, providing hope and empowering change to restore healthy relationships and encourage success for all clients. Re-group staff members will provide evidence-based practices in the areas of screening, assessment, mental health therapies, substance abuse therapies, family support, peer support, and targeted case management.  In recognizing that treatment must be client-centered and involve the family and support systems in treatment decision-making, Re-group utilizes a variety of evidenced based interventions to build an individualized treatment program tailored to the unique client and family needs. The program uses a trauma informed and collaborative approach, combining family, community supports, and other providers to stabilize the clients’ behaviors and mental health symptoms. Frequency and intensity of services provided are based on on-going assessment and individualized client needs.

Re-group offers several outpatient treatment services which can be provided in-home, in-school, in-office and/or Telehealth including:

• Assessment services: A comprehensive evaluation process designed to clarify mental health or behavioral needs, identify underlying causes, and develop a personalized treatment plan. These services offer guidance for effective, targeted interventions that promote long-term recovery.
• Behavioral Health Day Treatment in Contracted Schools: A structured therapeutic service that collaborates with local schools to integrate behavioral health treatment and academic support. Its goal is to address emotional and behavioral challenges, ensuring students’ mental well-being while allowing for academic progress.
• Certified DUI Program: A court-mandated program for DUI offenders, offering assessment, education, and treatment. Provided by Kentucky-certified assessors, the program addresses substance use issues and helps prevent future offenses through counseling and support.
• Collateral Outpatient Therapy: Involves collaborating with family members, caregivers, or other key stakeholders to strengthen the client’s treatment plan. This collaborative approach ensures comprehensive support, enhancing overall treatment success.
• Community Support Associate Services: Personalized support to individuals with mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, or other needs that require assistance with daily living skills and accessing community resources. They work in a variety of settings, including homes, schools, and community centers, to help individuals achieve greater independence and integration into the community.
• Crisis Intervention Services: Immediate support during emotional or psychological distress, including verbal de-escalation, risk assessment, and therapy provided by licensed professionals. Referrals to intensive care are made as needed to ensure safety and stabilization.
• Emotional Injury Assessment Services: Evaluates emotional harm caused by abuse or neglect for individuals referred by DCBS. This assessment identifies the extent of the injury and develops strategies to support recovery and healing.
• First Responder Services: Offers specialized support, including training and education, crisis intervention, stress management, and therapy, to address the unique challenges and trauma experienced by first responders.
• Family Psychotherapy: A therapy focused on enhancing communication and resolving conflicts within the family unit. RE utilizes evidence-based approaches such as Family Systems Therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) to strengthen relationships and address behavioral or mental health issues.
• Group Psychotherapy: A therapeutic process in which individuals engage in group sessions to address shared challenges. RE utilizes evidence-based approaches and specialized life skills groups such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Anger Replacement Therapy, and Nurturing Parenting to foster support, mutual learning, and the development of coping strategies in a structured and supportive setting.
• Individual Psychotherapy: One-on-one therapy with licensed clinicians that utilizes evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address mental health issues like anxiety, trauma, and substance use, while also promoting personal growth and emotional well-being.
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): A structured treatment program designed for individuals who need more support than traditional outpatient therapy but do not require inpatient care. Each week includes at least 9 hours of group and individual therapy, family education, and psychoeducation. RE proudly offers the only certified sites in KY for the Matrix IOP Model.
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for Co-Occurring Disorders: A structured treatment program addressing both mental health and substance use disorders through individual therapy, group sessions, and life skills training, providing a holistic approach to recovery.
• Kentucky Strengthening Ties and Empowering Parents (KSTEP) Program: A collaborative initiative with DCBS aimed at preventing the need for Out-Of-Home-Care (OOHC) placements. KSTEP works to reduce placement duration, prevent repeat maltreatment, and enhance family stability by increasing caregivers’ ability to care for and maintain children in their homes safely.
• Psychiatric Medication Management Services: Provided by PMH-ARNPs, these services involve prescribing and monitoring psychiatric medications while ensuring efficacy and adherence. Additionally, they offer support and adjust as needed to align with therapy goals.
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services: Services aimed at helping individuals with severe mental illness regain functional abilities. These services focus on developing life skills, work readiness, and social integration within a supportive recovery-oriented environment.
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): PHP is a short-term, structured outpatient treatment program that includes at least 20 hours of group and individual therapy, family education, psychoeducation, and life skills training aimed at supporting long-term recovery from substance use disorder and mental health issues.
• Psychological Testing Services: Comprehensive assessments that evaluate cognitive abilities, personality traits, and neurological functions to inform treatment planning and guide interventions for mental health conditions.
• Screening and Brief Intervention Services: Designed to identify potential mental health or substance use issues early, providing an initial screening and brief intervention to determine the need for further assessment or care.
• Targeted Case Management (TCM): Assists clients in accessing basic needs and necessary medical, social, and community services, offering continuous evaluation and referrals to ensure clients receive the resources needed to improve their well-being.

Program Goals:

 Goal 1: To provide all behavioral health and substance use services with integrity

• By encouraging staff to adhere to high moral and professional standards
• By having a clear commitment to ethical conduct
• By implementing sound, clinical judgment based on evidenced-based treatments and interventions
• By maintaining client confidentiality
• By ensuring accuracy in all documentation
• By not misrepresenting our mission or abilities as individuals and a program
•  By always working in the client’s best interest

Goal 2: To provide the highest quality in all behavioral health and substance use services

• By maintaining up to date training for all staff members
• By utilizing cutting edge practices and interventions
• By continuous tracking and evaluation of outcomes
• By ongoing assessment of client needs
• By treating all others with utmost respect

Goal 3: To provide collaborative behavioral health and substance use services

• By developing and maintaining relationships with community partners to produce positive outcomes for all clients
• By maintaining a supportive and positive environment within Re-group staff members
• By seeking support and involvement from diverse community partners
• By committing to collaborate in the best interest of all clients

Goal 4: To provide individualized services for all clients

• By developing separate and distinct interventions and plans of care for all clients
• By valuing client input in making decisions regarding treatment approach
• By ensuring that all staff are working in a culturally competent manner
• By believing in the primary importance of individual needs, values, and self-reliance
• By continuous assessment of client needs which results in identification and development of new programming when needed

Client profile:

• Gender: Male, Female, Gender fluid and Non Binary
• Ages: All
• Average length treatment: 3-12 months
• Funding Sources Include: Medicaid Enrolled, Commercial Insurance, Self-Pay, DCBS contracted services, and DOC contracted services
• No referral required, potential clients can call to initiate services at any time