PathWell intro call
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The call
15 minutes by phone with a therapist. Tell them what's going on and ask anything. Together you figure out what kind of support makes sense.
How it works
From your first call to your first morning.
Four steps. Nothing to fill out up front, and you decide at each one.
Your first visit
1Your Medicaid card
2A list of your medications
3Your questions
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The visit
About an hour, in person, and free to you. A longer conversation, and we sort out coverage and cost before anything starts.
You pick the start date
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Your start
If PathWell is the right level of care, you pick a start date. You'll know your days and your group before your first morning.
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Support
Hard moments don't wait for group. Here's what you have between sessions.
- In crisis? 988. Call or text any time, day or night.
- Family can help. Ask how family can be involved and what consent is needed.
- A clear next step. If PathWell isn't the fit, we point you to what is.
Where IOP fits
More than weekly therapy. Home every day.
An IOP sits between an hour a week and a hospital stay. You sleep in your own bed and keep your afternoons. The assessment decides which level fits.
| Weekly therapy | PathWell(IOP) | Partial hospital (PHP) | Inpatient care |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hours of careAbout 1 hour a week | Hours of care9 hours a week | Hours of careMost of the day, 5 days | Hours of care24/7 |
| SettingOffice or virtual | SettingIn person, Manassas | SettingFacility, daytime | SettingHospital or residential |
| Overnight stayNo | Overnight stayNo | Overnight stayNo | Overnight stayYes |
| Often used forOngoing lower-intensity support | Often used forMore structure while living at home | Often used forDaily support, or a step down from the hospital | Often used forSafety needs that need 24-hour care |
A simplified view. The clinical assessment decides which level fits you.
Do I need a referral from a doctor or therapist?
You can contact us yourself. Some health plans need a referral or other paperwork, and we'll help you check what yours needs.
What is an assessment, and what should I bring?
It's a conversation with a clinician about how you're doing, your daily life and any past treatment. Bring a list of your medications and your questions. Ask us what else to bring.
What happens during an IOP session?
Group therapy, learning about mental health, and practicing coping skills. Your treatment plan shapes what you work on. Ask us what your sessions will include.
What should I expect at my first group?
Ask us about arrival time, what the morning looks like and who to talk to if something feels off. It helps to write your questions down ahead of time.
Will I have to share personal details in group?
You don't have to share everything. Tell the clinician if a topic feels hard, and ask how participation works before you start.
The first step starts here.
Free, confidential, and no commitment.
