Levels of Care · RTC
Residential Treatment
24-hour supported living and clinical care in a structured, substance-free environment for people who need to fully step away from daily triggers to stabilize.
[photo: Residential Treatment, clients or facility]
At a glance
Time Commitment
24/7 on-site care
Typical Length
30–60 days, individualized
Setting
Live-in, on-campus
Who It's For
Is RTC right for you or your loved one?
- Early recovery with active substance use or acute symptoms
- Co-occurring mental health conditions requiring daily oversight
- Home environments that aren't currently safe or supportive for recovery
- Anyone who has tried lower levels of care without lasting stability
A Typical Day
Daily structure
| 7:00 AM | Wake, medication management, morning check-in |
| 8:00 AM | Breakfast and community meeting |
| 9:30 AM | Individual or group therapy |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch and rest period |
| 1:30 PM | Psychoeducation groups (relapse prevention, coping skills) |
| 3:30 PM | Experiential therapy (movement, art, or mindfulness track) |
| 5:30 PM | Dinner |
| 7:00 PM | Process group or family programming |
| 9:00 PM | Evening reflection, wind-down, lights out |
Sample schedule for illustration. Actual daily schedules vary by client treatment plan and program census.
Clinical Approach
What treatment includes
- Individual therapy (2–3x weekly)
- Process and psychoeducational group therapy (daily)
- Family therapy sessions
- Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
- Trauma-informed and evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT skills, EMDR where clinically indicated)
- Experiential tracks: mindfulness, movement, expressive arts
- Discharge and aftercare planning from day one
[photo: therapy session, RTC]
Admission
Admission criteria
- Clinical assessment indicates need for 24-hour structure and support
- Medically stable or cleared through a coordinated detox partner prior to arrival
- Willing to participate voluntarily in a structured treatment environment
Where this fits: Entry point for many clients, or a step up from PHP if stability is needed.
Continuum of Care
Other levels of care
Ready to explore RTC?
Our admissions team will confirm whether this is the right starting point for you or your loved one during a brief clinical assessment.