Mental health care,
treated alongside addiction
Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and bipolar disorder often travel together with substance use.
At Lifeline, we treat them together — because treating only one rarely holds.
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 psychiatric practice. If you’re seeking mental health care without substance use involved, our admissions team can talk through whether we’re the right fit and help point you toward appropriate resources if not.
Four conditions we
see most often.
Each page below explains how the condition connects to substance use,
and how integrated treatment addresses both.
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Anxiety & Addiction
Chronic worry and panic that people often try to self-manage with alcohol or drugs.
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Depression & Addiction
Persistent low mood and loss of interest that can both drive and deepen substance use.
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PTSD & Addiction
Unresolved trauma that frequently underlies substance use as a coping mechanism.
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Bipolar Disorder & Addiction
Mood instability that can complicate recovery and make consistent care essential.
Integrated care, from
your first appointment.
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Assessment
Psychiatric evaluation alongside substance use assessment — not sequential, not separate.
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Personalized plan
A plan built around your mental health history, substance use, and goals.
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Integrated care
Therapy, medication management when appropriate, and skills work — addressing both conditions together.
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Ongoing support
Relapse prevention and continued mental health care as you step down levels of care.
Outpatient care, matched
to your needs.
Lifeline is outpatient only. We don’t provide medical detox, residential treatment, or 24-hour supervision.
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Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Explore PHPStructured daytime treatment for those who need intensive support while returning home in the evenings.
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Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Explore IOPTherapy several days a week with flexibility for work, school, or family.
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Outpatient Program (OP)
Explore OPContinued support for individuals maintaining stability and progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
When you contact Lifeline, our admissions team starts with a confidential conversation to understand your needs, symptoms, and goals. We review your mental health and substance use history, answer your questions, and discuss the most appropriate level of care. If coverage needs to be verified, we guide you through the next steps and help coordinate a smooth start.
In many cases, treatment can begin within a few days of your first call. Once we’ve completed a brief clinical assessment and verified your insurance, we work to place you in the right program as quickly as safely possible.
Length of care depends on your needs and progress. PHP and IOP are typically measured in weeks, with clients stepping down to lower-intensity outpatient support over time. Your care plan is reviewed regularly and adjusted as you move through recovery.
You don’t have to decide alone. During admissions, our clinical team assesses your situation and recommends a level of care — PHP, IOP, Virtual IOP, or outpatient — based on your symptoms, stability, and daily responsibilities.
Yes. Your privacy is protected under federal law, and conversations with our team are confidential. We only share information with your written consent or where required by law.
Most major insurance plans provide coverage for outpatient mental health care. We work with many providers and offer fast, no-obligation verification so you understand your benefits before you begin. At this time we do not accept Medicaid or Medicare.
Absolutely. Because our programs are outpatient, you return home around your treatment schedule. When appropriate, we also bring loved ones into the process through family-centered support to strengthen long-term recovery.
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.