What we treat
Lifeline Recovery provides outpatient treatment for substance use disorders and the mental health
conditions that so often come with them — addressed together, in one coordinated plan
Understanding what you’re facing is the first step.
Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or someone you love, knowing what can be treated — and how — makes the path forward
feel less overwhelming. Below is what we treat at our Malvern center, and the levels of outpatient care that support it.
Substance use disorders.
A substance use disorder is a medical condition marked by compulsive use of alcohol or drugs despite harmful consequences — affecting brain chemistry, decision-making, and overall well-being. We treat a wide range of substances, grouped here by type.
Alcohol
A central nervous system depressant. Repeated heavy use can lead to tolerance, physical dependence, and addiction — along with liver, cognitive, and mental health effects.
Opioids
Natural and synthetic opioids carry a high risk of dependence and overdose — from prescription painkillers to illicit and emerging substances.
Stimulants
Powerful stimulants produce short bursts of euphoria and energy that drive repeated use, with serious cardiovascular and mental health risks.
Benzodiazepines & sedatives
Prescribed for anxiety and sleep, benzodiazepines are highly addictive when misused. Long-term use can lead to dependence and withdrawal that requires medical management.
Cannabis & synthetics
High-potency cannabis concentrates and synthetic products carry greater risk than many assume, particularly with heavy or early use.
- Marijuana / THC
- Spice / K2
Kratom & emerging substances
Unregulated and often marketed as “natural,” these substances can be potent and habit-forming — including highly concentrated kratom extracts.
- Kratom
- 7-OH
- MIT45
- Ketamine
- LSD
- Psilocybin
Mental health conditions — treated alongside addiction.
Substance use often overlaps with mental health challenges. Treating one without the other frequently leads to relapse, so we address both together through integrated dual diagnosis care.
How mental health care works at Lifeline
We’re a substance use treatment provider that specializes in co-occurring conditions — mental health symptoms are treated as an integrated part of addiction recovery, not as a standalone service. If you’re seeking mental health care without substance use involved, our admissions team can talk through whether we’re the right fit and, if not, help point you toward appropriate resources.
Depression
Persistent low mood, loss of interest, and fatigue that can both drive and deepen substance use. Addressed through therapy, skills work, and medication management when appropriate.
Anxiety disorders
Chronic worry, panic, and tension that people often try to self-manage with alcohol or drugs. We pair evidence-based therapy with practical coping tools.
PTSD & trauma
Unresolved trauma frequently underlies substance use. Our trauma-informed approach helps you feel safer in treatment and build healthier ways to cope.
Bipolar disorder
Mood instability that can complicate recovery. Coordinated care supports stability through psychoeducation, routine, and medication management when indicated.
How treatment actually
works here.
Every plan is individualized — but the path from first call to lasting recovery follows a clear, supportive structure.
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Assessment
A confidential intake to understand your history, substance use, mental health, and goals.
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Personalized plan
A treatment plan built around your needs and the right level of care — not a generic program.
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Integrated care
Therapy, skills, medication management, and family support — addiction and mental health together.
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Ongoing support
Relapse prevention, aftercare planning, and community resources to protect your progress.
Outpatient care, matched to where you are.
Not everyone needs the same intensity. We offer several levels of outpatient support,
and help you step between them as your needs change.
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Highly structured, day-level treatment for those who need intensive support while returning home in the evenings.
Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
A balanced level of care with therapeutic depth and accountability, while allowing flexibility for work, school, or family.
Outpatient (OP)
Continued therapeutic support for individuals maintaining recovery and reintegrating fully into daily routines.
Not sure where you fit? That’s okay.
You don’t need every answer to begin — just a willingness to start the conversation. Our admissions team can help you understand what you’re facing and which level of care makes sense.