Substance Use
Outpatient Counseling
Treatment That Fits Your Life
Outpatient counseling lets you get the support you need while keeping up with work, school, and family. Sessions are typically one hour, once a week, and are tailored to where you are in your recovery.
At NorthStar, outpatient therapy is shaped around you. Our counselors support people working through mental health challenges, substance use recovery, or both at the same time. Your treatment plan starts with your goals and your circumstances, and your counselor builds from there.
What Outpatient Counseling Includes
Your treatment plan is built around your needs. Depending on what you’re going through, outpatient counseling at NorthStar may include:
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Family therapy
- Case management services
- Peer support
- Psychiatric treatment
- Random urine drug screens (when part of a court-involved or structured program)
Programs Within Outpatient Counseling
NorthStar offers several outpatient programs. Your care team will help determine which one is the best fit based on your evaluation.
STOP (Substance Use Treatment Outpatient Program)
The STOP program is designed for adults managing substance use who can benefit from outpatient-level care. It serves as both a starting point for treatment and a maintenance program for those moving further into recovery. The STOP program works closely with courts and probation departments, recognizing that collaboration between treatment and the justice system supports better outcomes.
SAMI (Substance Use and Mental Illness)
The SAMI program provides outpatient support for adults living with both substance use and mental health challenges. Treatment addresses both needs together through individualized care plans. Services may include individual and group therapy, case management, peer support, medication management, and psychological testing.
Who Is This For?
- Adults 18 and older
- Individuals with substance use concerns that do not require detoxification
- Adults experiencing symptoms of mental health conditions, substance use, or both
