At Choice House, we understand that addiction and mental health are often deeply connected. Many of the men who come to our program struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, or other mental health challenges alongside substance use. In many cases, drugs and alcohol become a way to cope with emotional pain, stress, unresolved trauma, or difficulty regulating emotions. That is why we take an integrated dual diagnosis approach that treats both mental health and substance use disorders together rather than addressing one without the other.
Our clinical team works to help clients better understand the connection between their mental health, emotional experiences, relationships, and addictive behaviors. Through individual therapy, group therapy, weekly meetings with our psychiatric provider, trauma-informed care, and experiential therapies, clients begin addressing the underlying issues contributing to both their substance use and mental health struggles. We focus on helping men build healthier coping skills, improve emotional regulation, process unresolved trauma, and develop stronger self-awareness and connection.
Dual diagnosis treatment is about more than symptom management or short-term stabilization. Our goal is to help men create lasting change by addressing the root causes of addiction and mental health challenges together, allowing them to build healthier relationships, stronger emotional stability, and a more meaningful and connected life.
That’s why we’re fully licensed for mental health treatment, not just “dual diagnosis”, to best treat the entire man who is in our care.
