Therapy Programs Mission Health's Mental and Behavioral Health Programs are tailored to meet the individual needs of our patients. We are unique in that we have resources for the entire lifespan of a patient’s care, from emergencies and acute inpatient care to preventative and stabilizing outpatient care. Mission Behavioral Health Outpatient Programs Our hospital-based outpatient programs are tailored to meet the individual needs of adults and seniors who need support as a way to prevent the need for hospitalization or as a step-down option after an inpatient stay. These programs are a more intensive and flexible alternative to traditional community-based outpatient therapy. We accept referrals from any healthcare professional and in most cases, self-referrals. Our clinical staff offers confidential assessments to help determine which service is right for you. Please call 828-213-4696 for more information or to schedule your assessment today. Each program focuses on enhancing a person’s skills and resources to help build self-confidence and self-reliance, and may include assistance with the following: life transitions assertiveness skills managing stress depression, grief and loss mood disorders anger management negative thinking trauma medication education hopelessness anxiety mindfulness relationships Most of our therapy sessions are conducted in a group format, although individual and family therapy are provided if clinically indicated. Licensed and trained therapists, under the supervision of board-certified psychiatrists, facilitate group therapies. Our psychiatrist may provide medication management and consult with your primary care or psychiatric provider. Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (MH-IOP) This program of Mission Hospital blends in-person and virtual attendance and is open to any resident of North Carolina. In-person treatment is located on the Mission Hospital campus at 1 Hospital Dr., Suite 1300, Asheville, NC 28801. This program accepts self-referrals. Please call 828-213-4696 for more information or to schedule your intake assessment today. Adult participants in the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) typically attend three group therapy sessions a day three days a week for 5-8 weeks. Each patient benefits from an individualized treatment plan, group therapy facilitated by licensed and highly skilled therapists, and medication management by a board-certified psychiatrist. Group sessions in the MH-IOP track are designed to help individuals overcome the often debilitating and lasting effects of chronic mental health disorders. Participants learn researched and evidence-based techniques to aid in reducing the physical symptoms, avoidant behaviors and destructive self-talk that often accompany mood and anxiety disorders. Patients are taught to develop awareness and utilize core skills in CBT, DBT, Safety Skills, Seeking Safety and The Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) therapies. Older Adult Structured Outpatient Program (SOP) The Fresh Start Program of Transylvania Regional Hospital blends in-person and virtual attendance and is open to any resident of North Carolina. In-person treatment is located on the Transylvania Regional Hospital campus at 260 Hospital Dr., Brevard, NC 28712. This program accepts self-referrals. Please call 828-862-6393 for more information or to schedule your intake assessment today. The Fresh Start Program for older adults provides individualized and group treatment for those 55 years and older who suffer from a wide range of emotional, behavioral or mental health disorders. Treatment includes psychiatric evaluation, medication management, group, individual and family therapy as determined to be medically necessary. Older adult participants in the Fresh Start Structured Outpatient Program (SOP) typically attend two group therapy sessions a day two or more days a week for 12 or more weeks. Each patient benefits from an individualized treatment plan, group therapy facilitated by licensed and highly skilled therapists, and medication management by a board-certified psychiatrist. Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) This program of Mission Hospital blends in-person and virtual attendance and is open to any resident of North Carolina. In-person treatment is located on the Mission Hospital campus at 1 Hospital Dr., Suite 1300, Asheville, NC 28801. This program accepts self-referrals. Please call 828-213-4696 for more information or to schedule your intake assessment today. Our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is the most comprehensive outpatient clinical treatment available. Participation in PHP can reduce the need for future inpatient treatment or get you back into life faster if you have recently been hospitalized. This therapy may be helpful if you are engaging in behaviors or unhealthy coping skills that are negatively impacting work, school or relationships and needing more help than traditional outpatient therapy alone. The PHP participants typically attend 5 hours of programming a day, with lunch provided, 5 days a week for 2-3 weeks. Each patient benefits from an individualized treatment plan, group therapy facilitated by licensed and highly skilled therapists, psychiatric nurse care and medication management by a board-certified psychiatrist. Electroconvulsive Therapy Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe and effective way to treat behavioral health disorders, including: bipolar disorders schizophrenia severe depression ECT is one of the most effective therapies available, with remission rates up to 80 percent. Individuals who have sought treatment for depression, tried at least two medications and have not received any benefit from those medications may benefit from ECT. The Mission Behavioral Health ECT program can treat patients while hospitalized for a psychiatric event or as a form of outpatient treatment. ECT procedures are conducted in the new state-of-the-art Mission Hospital North Tower Outpatient Procedure area. ECT is an often misunderstood or even feared form of mental health treatment. Mission has a modern approach to ECT with a highly trained medical team using the latest equipment and approaches to reduce discomfort and side effects such as memory problems or headaches. ECT is the application of a small amount of electricity (electro-) to the human brain to generate a brief seizure (convulsive). The procedure (therapy) is done while the person is under general anesthesia and the muscles are relaxed. Most people respond well to ECT. It also tends to work faster than medications – often within the first two weeks of treatment. ECT is especially effective among older people. Many patients and families have described ECT as a lifesaving treatment. Call 828-213-4696 for more information about ECT or to schedule an appointment with one of our ECT physicians today. Inpatient Therapy Mission Health provides a full spectrum of acute inpatient psychiatric care in the Copestone units of Mission Hospital. When mental health crisis impact a family, having access to quality, competent and compassionate care is key to getting on the path to recovery. Mission Copestone provides age-specific inpatient psychiatric units for children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. Our Copestone interdisciplinary team consists of board-certified psychiatrists, registered nurses, masters prepared therapists, activity, art and music therapists, and mental health technicians. Each patient will be assessed for need and monitored for safety. Individualized treatment plans are developed with patient and family input. The goal of treatment is to support individuals being able to resume their lives, enriched with additional coping strategies and resources. Patients and families can expect quality compassionate care through a multidisciplinary team approach including: Comprehensive assessment Multidisciplinary treatment planning Crisis stabilization Patient and family education Community resources referrals Discharge planning Safety planning Therapeutic activities may include: Individual psychotherapy Group psychotherapy Cognitive group therapy Psycho-educational groups Relaxation therapy Activity therapy Music therapy Pet therapy Patient/family education Psychopharmacology-medication therapy Wellness promotion skill development Call 828-213-1111 for more information about our inpatient program or to get started.