Treatment

Types of Mental Health Treatment Settings & Levels of Care

Treatment and care for mental health-related issues is provided in a variety of settings. The environment, and level or type of care, will depend on multiple factors: the nature and severity of the person’s mental condition, their physical health, and the type of treatment prescribed or indicated. The three primary types of treatment settings for receiving mental health care or services are hospital inpatient, residential and outpatient. In addition, some mental health care services are delivered via online and telecommunications technologies.