Overview
Our Day Rehab Services (DRS) and Day Treatment Intensive (DTI) program provides structured, intensive behavioral health support for youth who need more care than traditional outpatient services can provide.
Through a combination of therapeutic, rehabilitative and skill-building services, participants receive support to strengthen daily functioning, build independence and remain successfully in their community.
These programs can help individuals avoid hospitalization or a more restrictive level of care while working toward greater stability, independence and quality of life.
How it Works
DRS and DTI provide structured programming in a therapeutic setting which includes group, individual and family services. Participants receive support from a multidisciplinary team based on their individual needs, strengths and treatment goals.
Programming may include:
- Individual and group therapy
- Skill-building and rehabilitation activities
- Support for emotional regulation, coping and problem-solving
- Development of independent living and daily functioning skills
- Support for building healthy relationships and communication skills
- Care coordination and connection to community resources
- Collaboration with family members, caregivers and other members of the participant’s support system, as appropriate
The program provides consistent structure and therapeutic support while helping participants practice the skills they need to function more independently in their homes, schools, workplaces and communities.
For individuals who require a higher level of support, DTI offers intensive, multidisciplinary treatment designed to help stabilize symptoms, improve functioning and reduce the need for hospitalization or placement in a more restrictive setting.
Each participant works with their treatment team to identify goals, monitor progress and determine when they are ready to transition to a lower level of care or other community-based services.
Who Is Eligible?
DRS and DTI are available to eligible Medi-Cal recipients ages 8-18 in Santa Barbara County who meet medical necessity, program criteria and are receiving services through the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness (BWell).
These services may be appropriate for individuals who:
- Are experiencing behavioral health challenges that significantly affect their ability to function in the community
- Need more structure and support than traditional outpatient services can provide
- Could benefit from intensive therapeutic and rehabilitative services
- Are at risk of hospitalization or a more restrictive placement without additional support
- Are transitioning from a higher level of care and need structured support to maintain progress in the community
- Have not made significant progress in less intensive services
Eligibility and the appropriate level of care are determined through an assessment and authorization process by BWell.
For more information please contact BWell at 888-868-1649 or Casa Pacifica at 805-366-4000.