The Behavioral Health Outpatient Adult Team at the CSB consists of 132 diverse, talented clinicians who work in partnership with a medical team of nurses and prescribers to provide treatment to more than 5,000 individuals a year across seven locations. It is an honor to work with a team of passionate and person-centered providers.

- Eileen Bryceland, CSB Division Director, Behavioral Health Outpatient Programs

About Adult Behavioral Health Outpatient Program (BHOP) Services

The Adult Behavioral Health Outpatient Program (BHOP) provides case management and outpatient programs for people with serious mental illness (SMI), substance use disorders (SUD) and/or co-occurring disorders (COD). Individuals served may also have co-occurring developmental disabilities. The goal of services is to provide episodic treatment to people to enable them to live effectively with community support.

Case Management Services are strength-based, person-centered supports for adults with serious and persistent mental illness. These services focus on interventions that promote recovery and independence, aiming to stabilize behavioral health crises, facilitate community living, manage symptoms, build resilience, and enhance self-management, self-advocacy, and overall wellness.

Outpatient Programs offer evidence-based treatment for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), substance use disorder (SUD), and co-occurring disorders (COD). Our services include:

• Intensive Stabilization Unit: 9+ hours of weekly group treatment for those with acute SMI and COD symptoms, aimed at preventing hospitalization or aiding transition from the hospital to less intensive care.

• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): 9+ hours of weekly group treatment for individuals with SUD and COD symptoms.

• Turning Point: A program for young adults (age 16-25) providing rapid intervention and wraparound services following a first episode of psychosis as well as support for those at high risk of psychosis.

• Outpatient Therapy: Short-term treatment for individuals with SMI, SUD or COD.

Who in the community is eligible and where do they go for assistance?

All residents of Fairfax County and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church can access walk-in assessment services at the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health in Fairfax.

BHOP provides services to:

• Adults with serious mental illness. Examples include schizophrenia, major depression and significant anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, and borderline personality disorder. SMI significantly impacts daily life.

• Adults with substance use issues that are assessed to be a ASAM 2.1 Level of Care for the IOP group mentioned above.

• Young Adults. Turning Point has separate criteria and is a grant funded program.

What are the outcomes or improvements in people’s lives after they have received services?

A 2024 BHOP survey indicated that individuals who accessed CSB behavioral health services reported improvements in their psychiatric and substance use symptoms, as well as their overall quality of life. Many also noted enhancements in their physical health and would recommend the CSB for mental health, substance use or developmental disability assistance.

Additionally, individuals who accessed specialized programs like Turning Point or Intensive Stabilization typically experienced strong symptom management, fewer hospitalizations and improved social functioning.

Share a Success Story

Brian experienced severe psychosis during the first half of 2023, which led to multiple hospitalizations before receiving exceptional care at Fairfax Hospital. A CSB BHOP collaborative team of medical professionals and clinicians worked diligently to stabilize his condition through careful medication management and support. The team also helped Brian address practical issues like securing housing and replacing lost documents. In the face of these challenges, Brian demonstrated remarkable resilience. He is now thriving in the HopeLink Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services program and has successfully rebuilt his life.