Kettering Health Behavioral Medicine is expanding its services to better meet the needs of south Dayton residents. Starting June 4, an Intensive Outpatient Program will be offered at Kettering Health Miamisburg, allowing for more collaborative care between behavioral health, primary care, and emergency services. The Intensive Outpatient Program at Kettering Health Behavioral Medical Center in Moraine will continue to operate.

Importance of mental health services

“The need for consistent access to high-quality mental health services becomes more apparent each day as our community grapples with an ongoing mental health crisis,” said Julie Manuel, clinical program manager at Kettering Health Behavioral Medical Center. “By expanding the Intensive Outpatient Program into Miamisburg, we’re creating a new access point that will help our patients better navigate the mental health system and their diagnosis.”

The Intensive Outpatient Program is comprehensive and individualized. It provides psychiatric treatment that supports positive behavioral changes. Areas of focus are mood management, interpersonal interactions, triggers, destructive impulses and behaviors, personal goals, and coping skills. Throughout the program, patients participate in daily group and individual sessions with trained clinicians. They also meet with nurse practitioners for any medication management needs. 

“Making behavioral health services easily accessible in our communities is key to helping our patients successfully apply the skills they will learn in the Intensive Outpatient Program,” said Mike Rabuka, administrative director of Kettering Health Behavioral Medical Center. “Not only does this expansion move a much-needed service closer to home, but it also allows for better collaboration between care teams, allowing patients to move seamlessly through their behavioral healthcare journey and ultimately leading to fewer emergency visits and hospitalizations.”

For over 20 years, Kettering Health Behavioral Medical Center has offered compassionate care. The center prioritizes safety, quality, and patient experience. Kettering Health Behavioral Medical Center offers both inpatient and outpatient services. It also features a comprehensive team of expert psychiatrists, therapists, and psychologists. The team treats most mental health and substance abuse disorders. Each program is carefully tailored to an individual’s diagnosis, condition, and situation.