At Evolution Mental Health Services, we pride ourselves on our ability to offer quality outpatient therapy services. We excel in treating a number of issues, and we try to accommodate people’s schedules and needs the best we can. However, as an outpatient provider, there may be times when your therapist is not available, as we are not accessible to our clients 24/7. Our therapists see people throughout the day and may not be able to return a call or message until hours later or even until the next day sometimes. Unfortunately, sometimes therapy clients need support outside of their scheduled session times.

A strong support system is crucial to recovery. Relying solely on your therapist for support is a bad game plan. Not only is your therapist not available 24/7, but you also will not see your therapist forever. Eventually, you will make enough progress to no longer need therapy or need it much less often. A good support system will help you now and for as long as you maintain it.

Community support groups can be a great component of a strong support system. There are many support groups out there that meet a variety of needs. The Mental Health Association of Oklahoma has free support groups for people struggling with a number of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar, and PTSD. Visit their site, https://mhaok.org/support-groups/, for a list of support groups and more information.

There are also many community support group options for people struggling with addiction issues as well as their family and friends. Here is a list.

Joining one of these groups can go a long way toward building up a strong support system that can help you help you outside of the therapy session. Additionally, things like community groups, churches, athletic teams, meditation groups, professional organizations, and volunteer groups can all enhance your support system. No one should try to get through life all alone, and a therapist can’t always be there. Build your support system.

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At Evolution Mental Health Services, we pride ourselves on our ability to offer quality outpatient therapy services. We excel in treating a number of issues. However, as an outpatient practice, we have limitations when it comes to the level of care. By, “level of care,” we’re referring to the amount and frequency of services a person receives. Some people can benefit from one or two sessions per month. Some need hospitalization. Most people are somewhere in between.

We work really well with people who can benefit from three hours per week or less of in-person or online services. People who need more intensive services will probably be better served by a different provider. For that reason, it is very important for us to maintain relationships with intensive outpatient and inpatient providers.

Signs You May Benefit From More Intensive Support

Sometimes symptoms become severe enough that weekly therapy may not be enough. You may benefit from a higher level of care if you or a loved one are experiencing:

• Significant difficulty functioning at work, school, or home
• Ongoing substance use that is difficult to control
• Severe depression or anxiety symptoms
• Repeated mental health crises
• Lack of progress despite consistent outpatient therapy
• The need for daily structure and support

If any of these situations sound familiar, speaking with a therapist in Tulsa, OK can help determine whether a higher level of care may be appropriate. Our clinicians can assess your needs and help identify whether intensive outpatient or inpatient services may be beneficial.

We have connections with programs that can address a number of substance abuse and other mental health concerns. We can accommodate virtually any preference with our referrals. These preferences include local/Tulsa area, in-state, out-of-state, 12-step or non-12-step based, gender-specific, faith-based, trauma-informed, and more. Once we know what you need, we can almost certainly find a provider or program to accommodate you.

How do I know if I need these intensive services?

First of all, if you are thinking about harming yourself or someone else, you need to seek crisis services quickly. Please, do not wait to talk to or set something up with one of our staff. If you are having thoughts of harming anyone, including yourself, please call 9-1-1 or one of these crisis service providers.

National Suicide Hotlines Tulsa Area

1-800-SUICIDE COPES

1-800-273-TALK 918-744-4800

If you are not in a crisis situation, the best way to determine the most appropriate level of care is to complete an assessment with one of our licensed therapists. Based on assessment data, we can recommend the most appropriate level of care. From there we can develop a treatment plan within the Evolution Mental Health Services organization or refer to a more appropriate provider.

If you think you or someone you know may benefit from treatment, contact us, and let us help you determine the most beneficial services.

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We at Evolution Mental Services believe in total wellness. We do the best we can to contribute to people’s mental, emotional, and family health. However, there is more to total wellness than mental, emotional, and familial wellbeing. There are several other areas of life to consider.

• Physical Wellness
• Financial Wellness
• Occupational Wellness
• Environmental Wellness
• Spiritual Wellness

We believe everything connects to everything. Physical health, finances, job satisfaction, home and environment, and spiritual health all impact mental health, and mental health impacts all of those aspects of life. Therefore, we never want to only focus on one and ignore the rest.

Fortunately, we believe it is our job to help you with those other needs as well. We can link you to other professionals that specialize in those areas. We network with lots of local professionals, many of whom work for locally owned businesses. Connecting our clients with these services in this manner allows us to support our clients, our community, and our local economy all at the same time.

How We Help Connect You With Local Resources?

While therapy can be incredibly helpful, there are times when additional support from other professionals may be beneficial. At Evolution Mental Health Services, our team and every therapist in Tulsa, OK within our network works to maintain relationships with trusted professionals and community resources.

Depending on your needs, we may be able to connect you with:

• Financial advisors or financial planners
• Primary care physicians or medical specialists
• Chiropractors and other wellness professionals
• Career counselors or professional development services
• Spiritual or faith-based community resources
• Fitness instructors, yoga classes, or wellness programs

Our goal is to make sure you have access to the support systems that help promote overall wellness.

So… Need a financial planner? Let us know. Need a chiropractor? Let us know. In the market for a new house? Thinking about life insurance? Looking for a yoga class? Let us know. We can help. We know a local professional who would be happy to speak with you. Everything connects with everything. Let us help you achieve total wellness.

Evolve.

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