Your Guide to Flexible, Professional Mental Health Treatment at Friendly Recovery Center
Finding the right mental health support shouldn’t mean putting your entire life on hold. At Friendly Recovery Center in Tustin, CA, our outpatient mental health services provide professional treatment that fits into your daily routine—whether you’re managing work responsibilities, caring for family, or pursuing education.
Outpatient treatment means you receive structured, evidence-based mental health care while living at home and maintaining your commitments. Unlike inpatient or residential programs that require you to stay at a facility 24/7, outpatient services give you the flexibility to attend therapy sessions and then return to your regular environment. This approach works especially well for individuals who need professional support but have a stable living situation and don’t require round-the-clock supervision.
The key benefit? You get to practice the skills you’re learning in therapy within your actual life—at work, with family, in social situations. This real-world application often leads to more sustainable, long-term recovery because you’re building coping strategies in the environments where you’ll actually use them.
Friendly Recovery Center offers a full continuum of outpatient care, from intensive day programs to flexible evening telehealth sessions. This range of options allows us to meet you where you are in your recovery journey and adjust your level of care as your needs change.
Most Intensive Outpatient Option
Our PHP provides structure and support when you need it most, without requiring overnight stays.
What Makes It Different: PHP is the bridge between 24-hour care and less intensive outpatient treatment. You get hospital-level therapeutic intensity without staying overnight, allowing you to sleep at home, maintain important relationships, and gradually rebuild your independence.
Balanced Structure & Flexibility
When traditional weekly therapy isn’t enough but full-day treatment isn’t necessary, IOP offers the ideal middle ground.
What Makes It Different: IOP gives you enough structure to make real progress while allowing you to keep working, going to school, or managing family responsibilities. The group therapy component provides peer support that many find invaluable—connecting with others who truly understand what you’re going through.
Ongoing Support for Sustained Wellness
Our foundational outpatient program provides consistent therapeutic support tailored to your schedule and recovery goals.
What Makes It Different: OP is designed for the long game. While more intensive programs focus on stabilization and skill-building, OP helps you maintain your progress over months or even years. It’s the safety net that keeps you accountable and supported as you navigate life’s challenges.
Professional Care from Anywhere
Access quality mental health support from the comfort and privacy of your own space.
What Makes It Different: Telehealth removes the logistical barriers that often prevent people from getting help. No traffic, no parking struggles, no time lost to commuting. You can log in from your home office, connect during your lunch break from a private space, or join from wherever you feel most comfortable.
Not sure which program fits your needs? Here’s a practical framework to help you decide:
PHP might be right if:
IOP might be right if:
OP might be right if:
Telehealth might be right if:
Our pre-admission assessment will determine the most appropriate level of care for your specific situation. We’ll consider your symptoms, living environment, support system, insurance coverage, and personal goals.
Our outpatient services address a comprehensive range of mental health conditions:
We’re proud to be accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation’s leading healthcare accreditation organization. This accreditation demonstrates our commitment to the highest standards of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
We’re also certified by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) under license #300770AP for Intensive Outpatient treatment.
Bring your emotional support or service animal to treatment.
Keep your phone for staying connected to work and loved ones.
Safe, inclusive, affirming environment for all.
Continue prescribed medications under clinical supervision.
15991 Red Hill Ave, Suite 101
Tustin, CA 92780
Serving all of Orange County including: Irvine, Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and surrounding areas.
Most major insurance plans cover outpatient mental health treatment. We’re in-network with:
We Handle Insurance Verification
Our admissions team will verify your benefits before you start, explain your coverage clearly, obtain necessary authorizations, and submit claims directly to your insurance.
The best way to determine your appropriate level of care is through a professional assessment. Our clinical team evaluates your symptoms, functional impairment, support system, and treatment history to recommend the most effective program.
Yes, that's one of the primary benefits of outpatient care. PHP may require taking leave due to the 6-hour daily commitment, but IOP, OP, and Telehealth are specifically designed to accommodate work schedules.
Duration varies: PHP typically lasts 2-4 weeks, IOP runs 8-12 weeks, OP can continue for months as maintenance support, and Telehealth can extend up to 9 months or longer if beneficial.
Your treatment is confidential. We won't contact your employer or disclose your participation without your written consent. Many clients use sick time, personal days, or flexible work arrangements.
Yes, we accept most major insurance providers. Our admissions team will verify your benefits and explain your coverage at no cost.
Ready to start your journey towards recovery and stability? Contact Friendly Recovery Center today and let us help you improve your mental health and wellness.
Our experienced team provides expert IOP, PHP, and outpatient care for individuals in Orange County. We deliver personalized counseling, group therapy, and holistic treatments in a supportive environment designed to improve your life.
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