Frequently Asked Questions

*  How does individual therapy work at Pinnacle?   This can be different for every patient. Individual therapy is an option, pending availability, for any patient assessed. Should a patient meet criteria for IOP, individual is typically not recommended until after discharge from the program. If someone is assessed for the IOP and has an individual therapist that they wish to continue working with, we recommend keeping that therapeutic relationship active and we will collaborate with that therapist while in the IOP. 

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​* Is transportation provided?  No. 

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* Can parents split the time on multifamily nights?   Yes. As long as one parent is involved on a multifamily night, that works. It all depends on what is possible for our families. Some parents split and sometimes both parents attend. 
 

* Do parents have to attend the program?   Yes. This is what makes us different from other IOPs. Our program includes parents learning DBT skills alongside their children and a support group for them twice per week. 

 

* How do you balance after-school activities and homework while in this program? We try to be flexible with after-school activities and other commitments relating to school. We work to collaborate with schools on decreasing workload temporarily while in program if necessary. There also is a step down process where teens step down a day at a time in order to gradually transition out of the program. 

 

* Is medication management included in this program? Yes. Our Medical Director and psychiatrist, Dr. Lisa Karabelnik is available to manage medications while in program. When discharged, we transition clients to outpatient psychiatrists or APRNs to continue medication management.