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An aerial view looking down into a conifer forest, for the levels of SUD treatment at Availia Behavioral Health.

The SUD Spectrum of Service

The diagnosis and treatment of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) involves a structured approach and process, developed and managed by national organizations as well as federal and state laws.  The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) is one such organization whose model of understanding and structuring the treatment for SUD has been adopted into law. Availia uses the newest, 4th Edition of ASAM available, outlined below.

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Availia offers Levels 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.1, and each requires an SUD Assessment to begin, after which the client can schedule their intake appointment through scheduling options.

Rows of partly empty liquor bottles, for Alcohol Drug Information School (ADIS) at Availia Behavioral Health.

'ADIS' 8-Hour Education Class

Alcohol Drug Information School

A state-mandated class after DUI conviction if no diagnosis or treatment results, ADIS can also be recommended in other situations, such as being combined with outpatient therapy. Offered once every fourth Saturday.

See description page for more details and dates.

Level 1.0

Long-Term Remission Monitoring

This low-intensity level is intended for the maintenance stage of recovery, after a person has completed treatment and continues to value ongoing support as life continues to occur and bring new challenges. It is common for a client to stay with the provider who knows their history of growth and effort in building new strengths, improving effectiveness when stressful events occur. 

A woman in comfortable clothes sits by a window with a laptop on her lap, for long-term remission monitoring at Availia Behavioral Health.
A group of people seated in a circle in discussion, for outpatient therapy at Availia Behavioral Health.

Level 1.5

General SUD Outpatient

A range of treatment, under 9 hours of weekly contact:

  • 1.5 Ed-OP (Educational Outpatient Program) - 1 hr/week

Typically reserved for Mild SUD Diagnoses

  • 1.5 CC (Continuing Care) - 3 hrs/week

Final phase of aftercare (post-IOP phases).

  • 1.5 RP (Relapse Prevention) - 6 hrs/week

Level 2.1

Intensive Outpatient (IOP)

Intensive Outpatient programs (IOP) each follow ASAM's requirements for at least 9 hours weekly contact. Availia holds three, 3-hour groups weekly, and clients enrolled in IOP are expected to have a weekly individual session as well, which will be scheduled online or by phone.

A smiling man stands before a seated group applauding him in a bright room, for intensive outpatient treatment at Availia Behavioral Health.
A minimalist bedroom with a simple bed and plain furnishings, representing inpatient treatment.

Level 3.5

Intensive Inpatient (IIP)

When individuals are unable to abstain from substance use, their recommended level of care is generally a residential one so their recovery environment is monitored or managed, depending on the level of intensity, with other related levels involving this intensity but with added medical support. Availia does not provide these residential levels of care but we do refer to them if clients are unable to abstain while enrolled.

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