South Central Alabama Mental Health
South Central Alabama Mental Health
Mental Health Services
Mental Health Services

Day Treatment

Structured, Monday–Friday programs focused on long-term recovery, daily functioning, skill building, and positive community integration for adults with serious mental illness.

Service Overview

Daily structure for lasting recovery

Our Rehabilitative Day Programs (RDP) provide long-term recovery services for adults with serious mental illness, focusing on enhancing daily functioning, achieving personal goals, and fostering self-worth. An Intensive Day Treatment (AIDT) program is also available for those with higher-acuity needs who reside in the Crisis Residential Unit.

  • Structured daily programming, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
  • Psychoeducational and coping skills training
  • Basic living skills and community resource utilization
  • Individualized program plan with initial screening
What We Offer

What day treatment provides

Daily Structure

Consistent Monday–Friday programming that improves routine and promotes stability in daily life.

Illness Management

Psychoeducational sessions on understanding your diagnosis, managing symptoms, and medication adherence.

Coping Skills Training

Evidence-based training in stress management, assertiveness, problem-solving, and symptom management.

Peer Interaction

Group activities that build social networks, reduce isolation, and foster a sense of belonging.

Goal-Oriented Recovery

An individualized program plan built around your personal life goals and strengths.

Community Integration

Guidance on utilizing community resources and building support networks for independent living.

Who Qualifies

For adults managing long-term mental illness

You may qualify for the RDP if you have a psychiatric diagnosis (SMI) with mild to moderate persistent symptoms that affect daily functioning, and if you do not require a more intensive level of care but need the daily structure and support of a recovery-oriented program. A referral from your therapist is required.

Group therapy session in day treatment
Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about day treatment