Palmer’s Outpatient Treatment Program provides accessible, evidence-based substance use treatment for children, adolescents, and adults from underserved and high-need communities. Many of the individuals and families we serve are navigating poverty, housing instability, limited access to healthcare, and co-occurring mental health challenges.
Our outpatient services are designed to remove barriers to care, meet people where they are, and support recovery while individuals remain connected to their families, schools, and communities.
Who We Serve
We provide outpatient substance use treatment for:
- Children and adolescents ages 7–17
- Adults age 18 and older
Our program serves individuals and families who may otherwise face obstacles to treatment due to financial hardship, lack of insurance, or limited access to culturally responsive services.
Treatment services are provided at our downtown clinic, with additional locations available to support access.
Accessible, Individualized Care
Assessment & Personalized Treatment Planning
Each participant begins with a comprehensive assessment, including clinical screening and drug testing, conducted with the individual and—when appropriate—their family. This process allows us to develop a personalized treatment plan that reflects the individual’s age, needs, strengths, and circumstances.
Individual, Group & Family Counseling
Outpatient services include a combination of:
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- Family counseling
This multi-layered approach supports individuals coping with substance use, trauma, mental health challenges, and environmental stressors, while strengthening family systems that are critical to long-term recovery.
Family Engagement & Support
Family involvement is a key component of success, particularly for children and adolescents. We provide:
- Education for families on substance use and recovery
- Parent and caregiver support groups
- Services offered in both English and Spanish to ensure accessibility and cultural responsiveness
By engaging families, we help reduce stigma, improve communication, and create healthier home environments.
Flexible Programming That Meets Real-Life Needs
Program Length & Structure
Outpatient treatment is flexible and individualized, ranging from:
- Short-term education (as few as 4 sessions)
- To 6 weeks or more of structured care combining individual, group, and family counseling
Length of treatment is based on clinical need, progress, and personal circumstances.
Convenient Scheduling & Locations
To reduce barriers to participation, we offer:
- Morning, afternoon, and evening appointment options
- Scheduling designed to accommodate school, work, and family responsibilities