Patient Resources
Knowledge Is Part of the Journey
Understanding your treatment helps you take ownership of your recovery. Explore what to expect, how care is structured, and what support looks like at every level.
Starting Treatment
What to Expect at Ascending Partners
Taking the first step can feel uncertain. Here's what the process looks like from your first call to your first group session — so you can walk in with confidence.
Initial Inquiry
Reach out by phone or our contact form. A care coordinator will connect with you to answer questions and gather basic information — no pressure, no judgment.
Multidimensional Assessment
We conduct a comprehensive ASAM-based assessment covering your biomedical, psychological, and social needs. This is a conversation, not an interrogation — your voice shapes the plan.
Level of Care Recommendation
Based on your assessment, we recommend the appropriate level of care. For most patients, this begins with our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).
Treatment Plan Development
Your individualized treatment plan is built around your strengths, goals, and support structure — not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Begin Your Program
You join your IOP group, attend sessions, and begin building the skills, connections, and resilience that support lasting recovery.
The ASAM Framework
Six Dimensions of Assessment
The ASAM Criteria evaluates six dimensions of a patient's life to ensure care addresses the whole person — not just the substance use.
Acute Intoxication & Withdrawal
Assessment of current intoxication and potential for withdrawal complications, guiding medical stabilization needs.
Biomedical Conditions
Physical health conditions and medical history that may affect treatment or require concurrent care.
Emotional & Cognitive Conditions
Mental health, emotional stability, and cognitive functioning — including co-occurring disorders.
Readiness to Change
Your motivation, awareness, and willingness to engage in treatment — a strength-based starting point, not a judgment.
Relapse & Continued Use Potential
Understanding triggers, patterns, and risk factors to build a proactive, personalized relapse prevention plan.
Recovery Environment
Your living situation, social support, family dynamics, and community resources — the context your recovery lives in.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to take the next step?
Our team is here to answer your questions and help you find the right path forward.