Lake Avenue Recovery - Gardner

A full continuum of outpatient care allows people to move through different levels of treatment as their needs change, from high-intensity outpatient care to intensive outpatient programming (IOP), evening IOP, and outpatient treatment. Lake Avenue Recovery - Gardner treats substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders using an 8:1 client-to-staff ratio. The clinical team assesses each person at admission to determine the appropriate level of care.

Combining Clinical and Experiential Care

Treatment combines individual, group, and family therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-informed therapy, and medication-assisted treatment when appropriate. The program also incorporates adventure therapy, exercise, yoga, Tai Chi, Reiki, acupuncture, therapeutic massage, and nature walks. IOP sessions address coping strategies, relapse prevention, trauma processing, and relationships, while high-intensity outpatient care includes psychoeducational sessions and experiential activities.

Flexible Treatment Around Daily Life

Day treatment (PHP) runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., while evening programming accommodates people with work or family responsibilities. Participants return home after sessions and may keep their phones, with devices silenced during groups. Therapy dogs participate in daily activities at the facility, and the daytime schedule includes a catered lunch alongside scheduled treatment activities.