About Us
Proven treatment in a convenient format
Welcome to The Rest of Your Life
We understand what it’s like to be unhappy with the direction you’re heading and afraid you can’t turn things around. But change is possible. We’ve helped so many others become the person they were always meant to be. Maybe today it’s your turn.
Our Story
The Meadows Outpatient program is a proud member of Meadows Behavioral Healthcare, the industry leader in evidence-based treatment for everything from emotional trauma and drug and alcohol addiction to sex addiction, intimacy issues, and eating disorders. MBH offers a full continuum of programs, personalized treatment plans, and services.
The Meadows Outpatient Centers provide the same level of clinical excellence and integrity found at Meadows inpatient programs, but with outpatient flexibility. All of our clinical staff are trained in the “Meadows Model” of trauma-informed care and ready to help you address a wide range of issues including addiction, trauma, and other co-occurring behavioral health conditions.
Our Outcomes
The Meadows offers intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in both in-person and virtual (VIOP) formats. This removes barriers to treatment while enabling individuals to access essential care without leaving home. The Meadows’ IOP and VIOP programs cater to those appropriate for a lower level of care or transitioning from an inpatient or residential program. See our latest report on our outpatient outcomes.
OuR PROGRAM
Each of The Meadows Outpatient Centers offer an intensive eight-week program centered around group therapy, individual work with master’s-level licensed clinicians, and a combination of other evidence-based therapeutic modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Neurofeedback is provided in our on-site Brain Center, we incorporate 12-Step principles, and we round out our program with trauma-sensitive yoga, art therapy, tai chi, and other holistic offerings. We also have a psychiatrist available on-site for weekly medication management, psychiatric evaluations, and program oversight.
8-Week Curriculum
At The Meadows Outpatient Center, we follow a time-tested 8-week curriculum for both in-person and virtual treatment. Developed by our own Meadows Senior Fellows, this rotating approach allows newcomers to join at any point in the process and includes extension options for those who can benefit from more comprehensive trauma treatment.
Senior Fellows
Our handpicked team of Senior Fellows represents experience in a range of specialties. Each one is involved in worldwide practice and research in their area of expertise, and their oversight constantly challenges The Meadows to excel. Some of the nation’s top addiction and recovery experts, the Senior Fellows also provide ongoing direction, consultation, and training for our staff and work together to ensure that The Meadows Model is the most clinically comprehensive program available today and remains so tomorrow.
Family Healing
Family participation is a valuable part of our treatment approach. The Meadows IOP family program encourages loved ones to become involved in the treatment process through educational sessions and support groups that reinforce healthy, non-enabling interaction. Through the process, they’ll gain knowledge to help them prioritize their own mental and emotional health and support their loved one’s recovery.
MEET Mark Baumgartner, LPC-S, LCDC, NCC
VICE PRESIDENT of Outpatient Services
Mark Baumgartner’s clinical and leadership career spans more than three decades and covers a broad range of the substance use disorder and mental health treatment continuum. In March 2021, he joined the Meadows Behavioral Healthcare team to provide leadership for the expansion of their world-class treatment programs into the virtual outpatient environment. Soon after, he was named Vice President of Outpatient Services. In that role, he’s seen outpatient offerings grow exponentially, both through in-person programs and virtual options across multiple states.
Baumgartner also spent more than 18 years at The Betty Ford Center, his last five as executive director. Previous experience also includes clinical management at The Texas Department of Juvenile Justice and at Sierra Tucson, where he started his career as a therapist in 1991.
Born in Rochester, Minnesota, Baumgartner earned a Master of Education degree in counseling from Stephen F. Austin State University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in the state of Texas, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Arizona, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California, and a Clinical Professional Counselor in Nevada. In 2015, under the supervision of Allen Berger, PhD, he received a certification in Gestalt Psychotherapy from the California Institute of Gestalt Experiential Therapy in Los Angeles.
Growing up in the Midwest, the YMCA camps in northern Minnesota became like a second home, leading Baumgartner to minor in forestry/recreation while studying psychology. During college, he started his own recovery. It was then that he realized he could merge his areas of study and help others, something he’s been successfully doing for decades.
As a father of twins, family is definitely important to Baumgartner. He’s also a dedicated mountain biker, adding that “moving through the wilderness on two wheels is one of my passions.” Involved in his local community, he enjoys shared interests in spirituality, live music, and wellness.
PART OF THE MEADOWS FAMILY
The Meadows Outpatient Center is a proud member of Meadows Behavioral Healthcare, and all clinical staff is trained in the “Meadows Model” of trauma-informed care. The industry leader in providing evidence-based treatment for those with emotional trauma, drug and alcohol addiction, sex addiction, eating disorders, psychiatric disorders, and co-occurring conditions, MBH offers a full continuum of programs and services. Our personalized treatment plans help people from all walks of life, meeting them at their point of need.
Reach Out
We use innovative therapeutic techniques to identify and treat the underlying trauma of addictive and dysfunctional processes to help people find hope and healing. Convenient, comprehensive care is available.
Your next chapter can start right now.
Have Questions?
At The Meadows Outpatient Center, our treatment programs help adults address the core issues behind addictions and other conditions that can result in maladaptive behaviors. We provide positive tools to overcome addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and other behavioral issues. Are we the right fit for you or your loved one? Dive deeper and find out.
