Connections Wellness Group Plano

With a mission to provide access to comprehensive mental health treatment services in Plano, Texas, Connections Wellness Group is located near the International Business Park. Connections Wellness Group Plano is a 2024 Living Magazine Readers’ Choice winner in the ‘psychologist’ category. They offer accelerated outpatient therapy services, group therapy, expressive therapies, family support/therapy, couples therapy, case management, and aftercare planning. Psychiatry services like psychiatric evaluations and medication management are available for individuals 12 years and up. The center offers academic instruction and school support for students while they receive treatment. Individuals can receive a complimentary screening before starting any services.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Connections Wellness Group Plano offers two different general mental health IOPs for adults and adolescents (13-17 years old). The adult IOP is offered Monday-Friday 9am-12pm and the adolescent IOP is offered Monday-Friday 9am-3pm (9am-1pm when school is out). The IOPs typically consists of 3 hours of group therapy per day, which includes process groups, psychoeducational groups, experiential groups, and nursing groups. In addition, individuals will receive medication management and medication education. The program is typically 4-6 weeks long and at the end of treatment, clinical staff will collaborate with patients on an aftercare plan.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

The center offers two different general mental health PHPs for adults and adolescents. The adult PHP is offered Monday-Friday 9am-1pm and the adolescent PHP is offered Monday-Friday 9am-3pm (9am-1pm when school is out). Each group meets 5 days a week for 4 hours at a time. The PHP consists of process groups, psychoeducation groups, and experiential groups. Individuals can receive a psychiatric evaluation, medication management, nursing evaluations, medication education, and family consultation through the PHP.

Academic Support and Instruction

Connections Wellness Group's academic program is designed to complement the therapeutic care that students receive while in treatment. Their academic program is Cognia-accredited meaning all grades received during treatment are fully transferable to any school in any state. Students may also receive school credits while attending the program. There is no additional cost for students and families who use this program during treatment.