Evidence-based bipolar disorder treatment with mood stabilization, flexible scheduling, psychiatric medication management, and a compassionate approach to lasting stability.
Bipolar disorder involves distinct mood episodes. Understanding the different phases can help determine the right level of care.
Experiencing any of these symptoms? Our clinical team can help determine the right level of care.
Get a Free AssessmentSame-day admissions available. Most insurance accepted. Confidential.
Multiple levels of care designed to meet you where you are in your stabilization journey. Step up or down as your needs evolve.
Our most intensive outpatient level. Full-day programming with psychiatric assessments, group therapy, individual sessions, and holistic activities. Ideal for those stabilizing after a mood episode or needing intensive structure.
Learn More About PHPA structured step-down from PHP. Continued mood-focused group therapy and individual sessions with more flexibility for work, school, or family commitments.
Learn More About IOPDesigned specifically for working professionals. The same evidence-based programming as our daytime IOP, delivered in the evening so you can maintain your career.
Learn MoreStep-down support for continued stability. Less intensive than IOP but maintains therapeutic momentum with weekly mood-management groups and individual sessions.
Learn More About OPFull access to our programming from anywhere. Secure video platform for groups, individual therapy, and psychiatric consultations. Same clinical rigor, added convenience.
Learn More About TelehealthPsychiatric medications are critical for bipolar disorder stability. Our on-site Nurse Practitioner manages mood stabilizers, lithium, and anticonvulsants combined with therapy for comprehensive care.
Learn More About Medication Mgmt“[Client testimonial about bipolar disorder treatment at Trailhead — the staff understood my mood episodes and helped me find the right medication. The structured schedule gave me stability I hadn’t felt in years.]”
“[Client testimonial about the personalized approach — my therapist understood me and the NP got my medication right within the first week. I finally feel hopeful.]”
“[Client testimonial about bipolar-specific treatment — the combination of CBT skills and proper medication management was exactly what I needed. My mood has been stable for months now.]”
“[Family member testimonial — the family support program helped us understand bipolar disorder and learn how to support our loved one through mood episodes. We couldn’t have done this without Trailhead.]”
Intensive daily programming while maintaining your home life, family connections, and daily routines.
Mix morning, afternoon, or evening sessions to fit your work, family, or personal commitments. Switch tracks daily.
Every client sees our Nurse Practitioner within a day of admission for medication evaluation and health assessment.
Lithium, valproate, lamotrigine, and atypical antipsychotics to stabilize mood cycling, managed by our on-site NP.
Dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy build the emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mood-awareness skills essential for lasting stability.
One-on-one sessions with a licensed therapist at every program level — not just when insurance allows it.
Your therapeutic modality is individualized — CBT, DBT, IPSRT, psychoeducation. We adapt to you, not the other way around.
Multiple weekly admission opportunities. Begin programming within 24 to 48 hours of your first call.
Staff know every client by name. Shared lunches build fellowship. This isn’t a factory — it’s a family.
Yoga, meditation, breathwork, equine therapy, and structured recreational activities complement evidence-based mood disorder treatment.
Licensed in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts, ensuring broad regional access and insurance acceptance.
Your first weeks focus on psychiatric assessment, mood stabilizer initiation or adjustment, and building your treatment team.
Immerse in intensive therapeutic programming. Daily group sessions, individual therapy, and mood-management skill building.
Apply your new skills to real-life situations. Step down from PHP to IOP as you build stability and confidence.
Continued outpatient support, alumni program, and aftercare coordination to sustain your mood stability long-term.
Don’t see your provider? Call us — we work with many plans and offer affordable self-pay options.
Confidential, no obligation — takes 30 seconds.
Your information is secure and confidential. HIPAA protected.
Take the next step. Our team is here to guide you through the process.
Supporting someone with bipolar disorder is challenging. These evidence-based approaches can help.
Our family support program is open to all family members 18+, past and present clients.
Call for Family SupportIt’s common for people with bipolar disorder to resist treatment, especially during manic episodes. These approaches can help.
A structured, guided conversation led by a mental health professional can help your loved one see the real impact of untreated bipolar disorder on themselves and those around them. Professionals know how to frame the conversation with compassion rather than confrontation.
Rather than confrontation, express concern with empathy. Ask open-ended questions: “What would your life look like with more stable moods?” Focus on how treatment could improve relationships, career, and daily functioning. Let them arrive at their own motivation.
Boundaries protect your wellbeing and can motivate change. Be specific about what behaviors you can and cannot accept during mood episodes. Consistently enforcing healthy boundaries — while expressing love — helps create an environment where treatment becomes the natural next step.
People move through precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. Your loved one may not be ready for action yet — but that doesn’t mean they won’t be. Meeting them where they are is more effective than pushing them where you want them to be.
If there’s immediate danger — suicidal thoughts, psychotic symptoms, severe manic behavior, or risk of harm to self or others — call 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline immediately. Bipolar crises can escalate quickly and professional intervention saves lives.
Our admissions team can guide you even if your loved one isn’t ready.
Call (857) 312-1697Our family support program provides education and community for anyone affected by a loved one’s bipolar disorder.
Topics include understanding mood episodes, caregiver self-care, family systems, and building a stability-supportive home.
Trailhead Treatment Center is located in the medical and behavioral health corridor of Salem, New Hampshire. We provide bipolar disorder treatment for adults throughout greater New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts.
Conveniently accessible via I-93 and Route 28. Dually licensed in NH & MA.
Your recovery begins with a single phone call. We’ll handle the rest.
