Connections Wellness Group in McKinney, Texas works to connect individuals and families in McKinney with mental health services, including crisis care, medication management, and therapy. They offer same-day appointments for psychiatric care and can treat patients in need of dual diagnosis, secondary substance use disorder, depression, or anxiety treatment. Other treatment options include psychiatric evaluation and medication management, group therapy, expressive therapies, family support, academic instruction and school support, case management, and aftercare planning. Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Connections Wellness Group McKinney offers IOPs for veterans and adolescents. The veterans program is offered Monday-Friday 9am-1pm and is called “The Front Line,” where veterans and first responders can connect with peers and receive targeted treatment. During treatment, clients will have individualized treatment plans, focus on trauma as well as recovery, and have treatment options of evidence-based therapies and holistic approaches. The adolescent general IOP is offered Monday-Friday 9am-3pm. The IOPs consists of 3 hours of group therapy per day that includes process groups, psychoeducational groups, experiential groups, and nursing groups. In addition, individuals will receive medication management and medication education. The program is typically 4-6 weeks long. At the end of treatment, clinical staff will collaborate with patients on an aftercare plan. Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) The Front Line Veterans PHP is Monday-Friday 9am-1pm and the adolescent PHP is Monday-Friday 9am-3pm. The PHPs typically consist of 4 hours of group therapy per day and includes process groups, psychoeducation groups, and experiential groups. Individuals can receive a psychiatric evaluation, medication management, medication education, case management, and family support through the program. Adolescents enrolled in secondary education can receive academic support and instruction during the PHP. Adolescent Dual Diagnosis/Substance Use PHP The adolescent dual diagnosis PHP is like the general adolescent PHP, but focuses on treating individuals with a substance use disorder and another mental health concern. Connections Wellness Group aims to decrease the likelihood of relapse by treating the whole person, and not just one aspect of their illness. Therapists are trained and certified in SMART recovery facilitation and techniques and will use a holistic approach and evidence-based therapies during treatment. This program at the McKinney, Texas location is offered Monday-Friday 9am-3pm. Academic Support and Instruction Connections Wellness Group’s academic program is designed to complement the therapeutic care that students receive while in treatment. Their academic program is Cognia-accredited meaning all grades received during treatment are fully transferable to any school in any state. Students may also receive school credits while attending the program. There is no additional cost for students and families who use this program during treatment.
