Upon completion of inpatient/residential the patient will be assessed to determine the level of continuing care, either outpatient treatment or a period of aftercare. The Outpatient Treatment Program gives patient the greatest flexibility to continue leading their lives while receiving treatment. Patients can schedule therapy sessions, social groups and life-management classes around their schedules. This helps them maintain their sobriety while still taking care of their responsibilities at home and work.

The decision regarding continuing care whether intensive outpatient or aftercare will be based on a current assessment of status and include establishment of a continuing care treatment plan identifying specific goals, interventions, and means to assess interventions.

The Palms intensive outpatient program is an evidenced based model incorporating motivation enhancement therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, 12-step therapy and family therapy. The therapy is administered either alone with the therapist or in a group basis. The therapy includes fitness and wellness groups, education lectures and family engagement.

The Palms intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment program is designed for patients who do not require residential treatment but need more services and coaching than provided in traditional outpatient treatment, or for patients who completed inpatient treatment and need more continued care. The Palms intensive outpatient program is a 12 week program but an extended outpatient program is also available based on the patient's needs and desires.