A MISSION FOR MICHAEL
It’s not always easy to leave home when you’re struggling with your mental health. Home may be your safe place – where you feel cozy and most relaxed. It might be where you can escape from the outside world which, let’s face it, can be stressful a lot of the time. There may be 101 reasons why you like to stay in your home state.
But what about venturing out to seek treatment? When a treatment program or center is far away, it may only add to your internal dialogue of why you should stay at home. However, staying close to home isn’t always the best option. Traveling for treatment offers many benefits. Not only does it show a dedication to your personal growth and getting better, but it also helps you step out of your comfort zone, which ultimately helps you to prioritize healing.
Below, we explore 13 of the main benefits of traveling for treatment, so you can make the most informed decision that’s ultimately right for you. But first, what does traveling for treatment look like?
You know you need help to feel better, but you’re scared to leave your home state to do so. You see that AMFM’s treatment centers offer comprehensive, compassionate treatment for depression, suicidal ideation, and a whole range of mental health difficulties.
But AMFM’s treatment centers are in California, Virginia, and Washington, which are all a big distance away. You know this level of treatment is what you need, and will help you get better, faster. But you’re nervous. You start asking yourself questions like…
Is traveling for treatment really worth it?
These questions are normal, and at AMFM, we get asked them a lot. Traveling for treatment, especially if it’s out of your home state, often seems like a hassle, and brings up lots of questions for people. But when we get asked these questions, we ask the following questions right back:
Don’t you deserve the very best treatment the U.S. has to offer?
Typically, the answers we get back are: Yes, yes, yes, and yes. So, what are the main benefits of traveling to AMFM’s treatment centers for help? Let’s break them down.
Depression
And more. So, if you’re struggling with one or multiple of the difficulties above, we have specialized staff and programs to support you with many mental health concerns.
Every U.S. state has its own way of licensing residential treatment centers at a level of care. Some states only license residential treatment centers for certain types of care, which limits options for people who need specific forms of care.
For example, Texas only licenses residential treatment centers for substance abuse treatment as the primary focus. This means that if someone needs residential treatment for mental health concerns such as anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, etc., they may need to travel to another state where facilities like ours at AMFM are available.
By traveling, you get access to the very best support with specialists in the exact mental health difficulties you’re struggling with.
While home is often people’s place of comfort, it can also be triggering. You may have family members, friends, or environments that you find stressful or difficult to manage, which can contribute to your mental illness.
Throughout our years of working in the mental health treatment space, we’ve noticed that removing oneself from a negative environment to focus on your healing and recovery goals can not only speed up the process but also help you gain clarity of what you may find triggering back home.
What’s more, you can still speak to your family. We offer family options via Google Meets and can incorporate these options even for non-local patients.
So, traveling to AMFM for treatment means you can focus solely on your treatment and getting better, and still receive family support.
Programs like AMFM in California have in-network availability with insurance providers, meaning that insurance companies typically cover a larger portion of the cost. This makes treatment more affordable, allowing you to access care, whatever your financial situation.
Cost can be a barrier for many people when it comes to seeking mental health support. Therefore, in-network availability with insurance providers is often a game-changer for people who can’t afford the cost of treatment closer to home, because it allows you to receive the very best care and do so without having to sacrifice the majority of your earnings!
Specialist treatment centers typically have trained professionals who make up the treatment and operational teams. At AMFM, we carefully choose highly specialist and qualified staff to ensure you’re extremely safe and comfortable during your inpatient stay.
We have licensed therapists of differing modalities, staff trained in medication management, and mental health professionals trained in alternative and holistic forms of treatment.
In other words, we provide top-notch treatment programs that other mental health services may not be equipped to facilitate.
Mental health treatment centers, such as AMFM California and Virginia, offer gender-affirming care, which incorporates LGBTQ+ modalities into the treatment plan. So, if gender affirmation-related care is important to you and you want it to be a significant part of your treatment, we can ensure you receive this.
Our Virginia programs also have gender-inclusive housing, so there are no requirements for biological gender placement. This means that you can feel comfortable with your pronouns and current gender identity, without having to fit into outdated gender labels.
One of the major perks of residential treatment centers is their discretion. If you have concerns about your privacy or being recognized while accessing mental health services, out-of-state support can provide an excellent solution. Traveling for treatment means you can get the treatment you need without the worry of being judged, seen, or exposed, giving you anonymity to heal.
What’s more, mental health stigma within treatment centers like ours can make it easier to seek help, which can strengthen your recovery.
Some states or regions have highly respected and reputable mental health treatment centers, with services such as:
At AMFM, we have the pleasure of providing what we call “wrap-around” care. This means that rather than asking you to fit into a limited number of services, we offer fully comprehensive care to meet you where you’re at.
Traveling to treatment centers like ours means you can get state-of-the-art care that may not be available to you in your home state or nearby.
Daily life and responsibilities have a way of making us overwhelmed, especially if we’re already struggling with a severe mental health condition. Traveling away from your home for treatment can be like a breath of fresh air. You get to shake off the responsibilities of daily life and enter into a new environment, which asks nothing of you other than to prioritize your well-being and recovery.
You can step away from work, school, and family obligations, as well as the distractions of daily life. Being in a treatment center, an environment tailor-made for healing, can give you all-important time to reflect, too.
Part and parcel of offering a comprehensive treatment program is including therapies to suit everyone. We recognize that some people prefer to avoid the medication route and instead stick to more natural or alternative treatment options. For this reason, we offer a range of therapy approaches. Yes, we offer traditional treatments like in-person therapy and medication management, but we combine this with alternative approaches, such as:
Many of these approaches simply aren’t available in states with limited access to mental health support. So, traveling for treatment gives you choice, allowing you to find a treatment approach that works for you.
We all love our families and friends, but let’s face it, they can trigger a lot of stress. Whether it’s familial responsibilities, expectations, relationship breakdowns, or past wounds, family and social time aren’t always the most conducive to healing.
Traveling for treatment gives you a chance to step away from these pressures and stresses, and instead focus wholeheartedly on your healing. Being in a new place can also allow you to identify healthy boundaries and learn how to set these with your family and friends, which can form another stepping stone to healing.
Many out-of-state treatment centers, particularly inpatient or residential programs, provide a higher level of structure and 24/7 care, meaning you can be focused on your recovery at all times. This is particularly important for people struggling with severe mental health issues.
What’s more, stepping away from dynamics and situations that distract and trigger anxiety, depression, or feelings of inadequacy, can mean you experience fewer setbacks while you’re recovering. This can make the recovery process a whole lot easier!
We often find that, when people travel for residential treatment, they bring with them a certain commitment that you don’t get when you’re slotting mental health care into your normal everyday life. Traveling across states to get access to the best care makes you more motivated to give treatment your all and prioritize yourself.
If you’re struggling with severe mental health difficulties, it’s likely you have wanted high-quality support for a while, but have talked yourself out of it. The main reason may have been money, or it could have been that you were scared, or even another reason entirely. We want you to know that this is very normal.
Fully committing yourself and traveling cross-country to receive mental health treatment is a big, but important step. It means you’re taking the time to invest in yourself and your recovery, and giving yourself the best possible chance of living a life that you find fulfilling and enjoyable.
So, if you’re ready to reap the many benefits of traveling for treatment, reach out to us today at 844-985-1392 or start by verifying your insurance here.
Call us or start the process online today. All communication is confidential.
If we are not an appropriate provider for care, we will assist in finding a care provider that can help.
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