Refer to Odyssey

Clinical partnership, specialized programs, and communication at every stage of a client’s treatment.

Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare partners with therapists, psychiatrists, primary care providers, hospital discharge planners, and employee assistance programs to connect clients with specialized treatment across treatment centers nationwide. Every facility operates under organizational clinical standards set by Odyssey’s Clinical Quality Council, and treatment effectiveness is documented in published annual outcomes reports.

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Clinical Scope

Odyssey’s treatment brands cover a broad range of diagnoses and acuity levels through a single referral relationship.

Conditions Treated

  • Mood, anxiety, thought, and personality disorders
  • Substance use disorders and behavioral addictions
  • Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID)
  • Trauma-related conditions
  • Co-occurring presentations
  • Autism spectrum disorder and other neurodivergent tendencies

Levels of Care

  • Inpatient
  • Medical detoxification
  • Residential treatment
  • Partial hospitalization (PHP)
  • Intensive outpatient (IOP)
  • Virtual programming

How the Referral Process Works

The referring professional is notified when the client arrives and begins intake. Throughout treatment, Odyssey provides regular status updates. During discharge and aftercare planning, the clinical team coordinates directly with the referring provider to support a smooth transition back into outpatient care.

  • Contact Odyssey

    Contact a professional outreach representative or call the admissions team at the facility that matches the client’s needs. The team gathers clinical information during the initial contact and addresses questions about programming, fit, and logistics.

  • Pre-Admission Coordination

    Odyssey’s admissions team collaborates with the referring professional to determine clinical alignment and the appropriate level of care. This includes reviewing the client’s clinical history, assessing acuity, and providing a benefits assessment for financial planning.

  • Admission + Ongoing Communication

    The referring professional is notified when the client arrives and begins intake. Throughout treatment, Odyssey provides regular status updates. During discharge and aftercare planning, the clinical team coordinates directly with the referring provider to support a smooth transition back into outpatient care.

Communication Standards

Odyssey’s professional outreach teams operate under a defined communication framework with referring providers at every stage of the treatment process. These standards apply across all brands and facilities in the organization.

Pre-admission

Referring professionals receive confirmation of clinical fit, level of care recommendation, and financial assessment details before the client enters treatment

During treatment

Regular updates on client progress, treatment plan adjustments, and participation in care coordination as a member of the treatment team

Aftercare planning

Direct collaboration on discharge planning, step-down recommendations, and transition back into the referring provider's care

Case Consultation

Odyssey’s professional outreach team provides clinical case consultation at no cost, even when a referral to Odyssey isn’t the outcome.

Whether a referring professional is evaluating treatment options for a client with co-occurring diagnoses, weighing the appropriate level of care, or seeking a second clinical perspective, Odyssey’s team can help assess the situation and identify the right path forward. This resource exists because Odyssey’s commitment to referring professionals extends beyond the referral itself. Building trusted clinical partnerships means being useful whether or not the client ultimately enters an Odyssey program.

Insurance + Payment

Odyssey’s treatment brands accept in-network, out-of-network, and private pay options, which vary by location and brand. Admissions teams work with each client and their referring provider to determine coverage and payment options. For specific insurance questions, contact the admissions team at the facility being considered.

The admissions team can verify coverage and walk through payment options. Medicare and Medicaid are not accepted.

Blue Cross Blue Shield
Carelon
Cigna
Kaiser Permanente
Optum
TRICARE
TriWest Healthcare Alliance
United Healthcare

Continuing Education

Odyssey University offers free continuing education courses for behavioral health professionals in self-paced and live formats. Courses are developed and presented by credentialed clinicians and cover current evidence-based practices across mental health, substance use, and eating disorder treatment.

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Clinical Outcomes

Clinical Outcomes

Odyssey publishes annual clinical outcomes reports documenting treatment effectiveness across all brands using validated assessment instruments benchmarked against national norms. Referring professionals can use these reports to evaluate the organization’s clinical performance.

Make a Referral

To refer a client, contact the admissions team at the facility that best matches the client’s diagnosis, level of care, and geographic needs. Visit the locations page to find the right facility.

For Referring Professionals

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly does Odyssey respond to referral inquiries?

Odyssey’s admissions and professional outreach teams prioritize timely responses to all referral inquiries. Response times vary by facility, but the organization aims to respond to all referral contacts within 24 hours. Same-day admission is available when clinically and medically appropriate.

Does Odyssey offer same-day admission?

Odyssey’s treatment facilities offer same-day admission when clinically and medically appropriate. The admissions team works with the referring professional and the client to coordinate intake as quickly as the clinical situation requires, including expedited assessments and benefits verification.

Does Odyssey treat veterans and first responders?

Several Odyssey programs offer specialized services for veterans and first responders, including STR Behavioral Health’s Overwatch Program. Odyssey is also PsychArmor-certified as a veteran-ready healthcare organization, and its clinical teams receive specialized training in military culture and veteran-specific behavioral health considerations.

Are Odyssey's programs affirming for LGBTQIA+ clients?

Affirming care is embedded across Odyssey’s treatment brands, not limited to a single program. Clinical teams receive training in LGBTQIA+-affirming practices, and treatment programming is designed to respect and support all clients’ identities. Odyssey maintains an affiliation with Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality (GLMA) as part of this commitment.

Can referring professionals tour Odyssey's facilities?

Referring professionals are welcome to tour any Odyssey facility. Contact the professional outreach team or the facility directly to schedule a visit. Some locations also offer virtual tours.

What levels of care does Odyssey offer?

Odyssey’s treatment brands offer medical detoxification, inpatient treatment, residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and virtual programming. Levels of care vary by brand and location, and admissions teams match each client to the level that fits their clinical needs. Transitional living and supportive housing are also available at select facilities.

How does Odyssey communicate with referring providers during treatment?

Odyssey operates under defined communication standards with referring professionals at every stage. This includes pre-admission coordination, regular progress updates during treatment, and direct collaboration on discharge and aftercare planning. Referring professionals remain part of the client’s treatment team throughout.

Does Odyssey offer continuing education for professionals?

Odyssey University provides free continuing education courses for behavioral health professionals in self-paced and live formats. Courses cover evidence-based practices across mental health, substance use, and eating disorder treatment.

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