How does the level of care quiz work?

The quiz asks simple questions about current substance use, recent sobriety, mental health severity, stability at home, need for day treatment, whether a higher level of care has already been completed, and how much structure feels necessary. Based on those answers, it suggests detox, residential treatment, PHP, or IOP as a possible next step.

When does the quiz suggest detox?

The quiz suggests detox when someone is currently using alcohol or drugs and may need stabilization, monitoring, and support before moving into the next level of care.

When does the quiz suggest residential treatment?

The quiz suggests residential treatment when someone is not currently using but still appears to need a high level of support, structure, and stability. This may include more severe mental health symptoms, feeling unstable at home, or needing a more intensive level of care.

How do mental health symptoms affect the quiz result?

The quiz asks about mental health severity and emotional stability. If symptoms feel more severe or someone does not feel stable enough to be at home, the quiz may suggest residential treatment instead of a lower level of care.

When does the quiz suggest PHP or day treatment?

The quiz suggests PHP or day treatment when someone is not currently using, appears stable enough to stay at home, and still needs strong daytime support. PHP usually runs 5 days a week.

When does the quiz suggest IOP?

The quiz suggests IOP when someone has already completed a higher level of care, such as residential treatment or PHP, and now needs a step-down option with continued support. IOP is often 3 days a week.

Is the level of care quiz a diagnosis?

No. The quiz is a simple guidance tool only and is not a diagnosis or medical advice. Admissions can help confirm the safest and best-fitting level of care.

What Level of Care Do I Need? | Alpine Recovery Lodge

What Level of Care Do I Need?

Take a simple level of care quiz to see whether detox, residential treatment, PHP, or IOP may be the best next step.

Question 1 of 7

Are you currently using alcohol or drugs?

If someone is still actively using, detox may be the safest first step.

Yes, currently using No, not currently using

Have you been sober for at least 7 days?

If someone is newly sober but still needs strong structure, residential treatment may fit best.

Yes, 7 days or more No, less than 7 days

How severe do your mental health symptoms feel right now?

This can include anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms, emotional instability, or feeling unable to function well day to day.

Severe — I feel very unstable, overwhelmed, or like I need a high level of support Moderate — I am struggling, but I can still function somewhat Mild — I have symptoms, but they feel more manageable

Do you feel emotionally stable enough to sleep at home and still stay engaged in treatment during the day?

This helps estimate whether a day-treatment option may feel safe and realistic.

Yes, I think I could stay safe and stable at home No, I think I need more structure and support than that

Do you need to keep working, stay at home, or do day treatment instead of living on-site?

PHP may be a strong fit for someone who needs a full day of treatment without overnight care.

Yes, I need day treatment / want to stay at home or keep working No, I may need more structure than that

Have you already completed a higher level of care like residential treatment or PHP?

IOP is often used as a step-down level of care after more intensive treatment.

Yes, I completed higher care and now need step-down support No, I have not completed a higher level of care yet

How much structure do you feel you need right now?

Higher structure usually points toward residential treatment. Lower structure may fit PHP or IOP if things are more stable.

High — I need a lot of daily structure, support, and accountability Moderate — I need regular treatment and support, but not 24/7 care Lower — I mainly need continued support and follow-through

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Contact Admissions Verify Insurance

This is a simple guide only. Admissions can help confirm the safest and best-fitting level of care.

What Level of Care Do I Need?

What level of care may fit best?

Are you currently using alcohol or drugs?

Have you been sober for at least 7 days?

How severe do your mental health symptoms feel right now?

Do you feel emotionally stable enough to sleep at home and still stay engaged in treatment during the day?

Do you need to keep working, stay at home, or do day treatment instead of living on-site?

Have you already completed a higher level of care like residential treatment or PHP?

How much structure do you feel you need right now?

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