ASAM Level 1 outpatient services provide structured, community-based support for individuals with substance use disorders who do not require intensive or residential treatment. This level of care is ideal for those who are medically stable, motivated for recovery, and have a supportive living environment.

What is Level 1 Outpatient Treatment?

Level 1 is the least intensive level of structured care in the ASAM continuum. Clients typically engage in:

·       Fewer than 9 hours per week of therapy and recovery services
·       Individual, group, and family counseling
·       Relapse prevention and recovery planning
·       Motivational support and skill-building

Services are scheduled around needs and responsibilities, making this a flexible option for those working, attending school, or managing family life.

Services include:
·       Individualized treatment plans, updated every 30 days
·       Functional and risk assessments to guide care
·       Qualified providers: LADC, mental health professionals
·       Ongoing review of the client’s ASAM placement dimensions
·       Clear documentation of progress toward goals

Who Is This Level For?

Level 1 is designed for:
·       Individuals with mild to moderate substance use symptom
·       Those stepping down from more intensive levels of care
·       People in long-term recovery who benefit from continued outpatient support
·       Court- or probation-referred clients needing structured treatment in the community

What to Expect
Clients typically participate in:
·       1–2 group sessions per week
·       Monthly or biweekly individual counseling
·       Optional peer recovery, treatment coordination, and community referrals

Services may be delivered in-person or via telehealth, depending on availability and client preference.

YourPath’s Role

We help individuals access the right level of care through non-biased, high-quality comprehensive assessments. Our team ensures each person is connected to the a provider, based on need, location, and insurance.

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If you or someone you support may benefit from Level 1 outpatient services, we can help guide the way.

Some folks want to access other options for treatment. Our only agenda is helping you feel better. Any way we can help, whether that is a comprehensive assessment, referrals to treatment or even a referral for help finding a job, we’ve got you covered.

Our staff understands substance use and the many ways they can support you. We offer treatment with buprenorphine, naltrexone, and can support you getting access to methadone. All to support your recovery, whatever that looks like.

We want you to have all the support you can handle. Our counselors and peers have been there and can support you in finding your recovery. No judgment, no scolding, just support on your journey.

Need help find treatment, counseling or medical care? Our team has decades of hands-on experience in the recovery field. Our goal is to help you find the care that works for you, not that works for us.