What to Expect in Your First Week of Day Treatment
Starting a new program can feel like a lot. Here is what the first few days at AIM Health usually look like, so you know what is coming.
Walking into treatment for the first time takes courage. Knowing what to expect can make it a little easier. Here is how the first week of Day Treatment (PHP) at AIM Health will go when the program opens in December 2026.
Day one: getting settled
Your first day is about getting comfortable. You will start getting to know your care team and the Earl House, and begin talking through your goals. You will also meet peers in your group, many of whom remember how their own first day felt.
Building your plan
During the first week, your team learns more about you: your history, what has helped before, and what you want to be different. Together you shape a treatment plan that may include:
- Group therapy and skills groups
- Weekly individual therapy
- Medication evaluation, if it could help
- Family sessions, with your consent
- Experiential and community activities
Finding your rhythm
By the end of the week, most clients start to find a rhythm. Days are full but balanced, and evenings are yours, at home or with us at The Castle. It is normal to feel tired, emotional or unsure. That is part of the work, and your team is there for all of it.
What to have ready
- Photo ID and insurance card
- A list of current medications
- Contact information for current providers
- Anything that helps you feel at ease
Our admissions team will let you know exactly what to bring before your first day. Have questions before you start? Call us. We are glad to walk you through it.
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