Continuum Outpatient Center

Who is this facility a good fit for?

• Best fit if: Adults who need structured substance use treatment without a residential stay; need treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions or trauma; want flexible scheduling so they can continue daily responsibilities; have private insurance, TRICARE, or can self pay.

• Not a fit if: Those who need acute hospital-level care or withdrawal management (detox); require 24/7 residential structure; don’t wish to explore the mental health components of recovery; want fully self-directed care; have Medicaid, or are uninsured and unable to self pay.

What to expect

Typical schedule

• Partial hospitalization (PHP): In this most intensive level of outpatient care, clients go to the center from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m from Monday to Friday for deep therapeutic work. They return home or to sober living in the evenings and on weekends.
• Intensive outpatient (IOP): The midway point between PHP and standard outpatient sessions, IOP runs Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The morning session is held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., while the evening session is from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This gives clients a choice of what works better for their schedule.
• Virtual IOP: Clients have the option to attend IOP sessions through telehealth.
• Standard outpatient: This is the lowest intensity of outpatient care, meeting between one and three times per week. This allows clients maximum flexibility and independence to transition back to independent life.
• Treatment approaches: Clients participate in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and trauma-focused eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). They have the option of participating in 12-step meetings or non-12-step meetings. Sessions also include personal development, mindfulness, and neuroscience methods.

Developing your care plan

• Detailed assessments: Staff take time to assess clients’ full medical, substance use, and mental health history. Based on the results, clinicians and clients work together to shape treatment to fit client needs.
• Changes based on progress: Care plans are reassessed frequently to make sure everything is working well. Clients can move up or down through treatment levels as their needs change.

Who you will meet with

• Therapists: Master’s-level clinicians lead individual and group therapy sessions. The number of sessions depends on care level (PHP, IOP, or regular outpatient) and personal treatment plans.
• Psychiatrists: Psychiatrists help clients get to the root mental health concerns behind their substance use, and manage medications for both withdrawal symptoms and mental health.
• Case managers: These professionals assist clients with practical day-to-day needs such as housing and employment concerns. .

“Having someone who has a lot of exposure to not only the medical side, but the psychiatric side, and is able to marry both of those disciplines seamlessly, I think it makes us stand apart and allows us to diagnose people more effectively and find a treatment plan that's best for them.” — Manny Nsien, CEO of Ripple Ranch Recovery

Aftercare

• Movement along a full continuum care: Clients can move up or down between PHP, IOP, and regular outpatient treatment, depending on their progress. If they need a higher level of care, residential treatment and withdrawal management (detox) are available in the same care network. This allows for smooth transitions.
• Long-term support: Staff can set clients up with continuing medication management, local 12-step or non-12-step support groups, and ongoing one-on-one therapy. They also provide relapse prevention education.
• Alumni: The center’s alumni program holds weekly get-togethers, client check-ins, and community events where peers can stay connected.

“We like to start case management engagement at the point of them arriving… so they can seek success post-treatment.” — Manny Nsien, CEO of Continuum Outpatient Center

Medical Leadership Interview

Interview conducted with Manny Nsien, CEO of Continuum Outpatient Center, on April 22, 2026 by Start Your Recovery Director of Content, Molly McSweyn.

We interviewed Manny Nsien, CEO of Continuum Outpatient Center, to better understand the facility’s approaches and treatment methods. Manny was candid about the program’s mind-body-spirit philosophy and how clinicians and other staff work together to help clients regain stability.

“I would consider us a zebra among horses in that we look at the chronic substance use disorder disease as a secondary item to underlying mental health issues.” — Manny Nsien, CEO of Continuum Outpatient Center

Manny talked in detail about the care team’s focus on taking thorough assessments of clients’ background and needs, and outlined the importance of delving into the underlying mental health concerns behind substance use.

Pre-Admissions Experience

We conducted a series of pre-admissions calls, the most recent on April 23, 2026 to evaluate response time, transparency, and patient experience.

When we reached out to Continuum Outpatient Center, the admissions team was prompt and patient. They clearly walked through treatment plans and what clients can expect. The conversation felt straightforward, with transparency around cost and clinical care.

Client Reviews

Clients often describe compassionate staff, practical recovery tools, and meaningful progress in treatment. Several reviewers mention strong support during and after outpatient care, including IOP, PHP, virtual programming, MAT, and continued recovery support. A couple reviews describe issues with billing terms and the facility’s mental health approach.

• Staff & Care Experience (95% positive): Many reviewers describe the staff as kind and responsive. A couple did not feel like the program met their individual needs. “The compassion the team at Continuum shows to each and every client is extraordinary.”
• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (95% positive): Clients often say treatment helped them build coping skills, maintain recovery, strengthen relationships, and move forward after difficult periods. “Now I have new CBT & DBT skills to get me through tough life events.”
• Support & Community (100% positive): Several clients describe a strong sense of connection through small groups, ongoing support, and sober community involvement. Reviewers often connect this community support to feeling less alone in recovery. “safe place to grow spiritually with like-minded people.”

Facility Transparency

• Verified by Start Your Recovery: On April 24, 2026, our research team conducted a comprehensive review of this facility's advertising claims, registrations from public health departments, national accrediting bodies, and SAMHSA.

• Medical Leadership Interview: Conducted April 22, 2026, with Manny Nsien, CEO of Continuum Outpatient Center.

• Pre-Admissions Experience Evaluation: Most recent call conducted on April 23, 2026.