Touchstone Intensive Support Service

Touchstone is a structured therapeutic environment which meets 3 times a week for 3 hours each day and typically runs for 6 to 8 months. It is a good treatment option for individuals needing more support than once-a-week counseling or those who have recently completed a hospitalization.

Touchstone will help individuals build on foundational mental health skills that will help them to successfully identify and manage their stressors and triggers.

BENEFITS OF TOUCHSTONE INTENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICE PARTICIPATION

• Stabilization and reduction of psychiatric symptoms
• Adherence to medications and treatment goals
• Education to support the recovery process
• Guidance and support to participate in community-based services, including self-help groups
• Decreased disruptive effects related to psychiatric symptoms and behaviors
• Improved relationships with family and supports
• Return to daily life

EXAMPLES OF SOME OF THE SERVICES WE OFFER IN TOUCHSTONE

• 9 hours of group therapy
• Case management
• Participation in wellness activities
• Individual therapy as indicated
• Medication monitoring
• Group meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday in-person from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

In Case of a Psychiatric Emergency
Please contact Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (Bridgeway PESS) at 908-526-4100.
This service can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.