Aurora Program
Intensive, Integrated Mental & Metabolic Health Care
Welcome to The Aurora Program.
At MH², we know healing is a journey and you don’t have to walk it alone. The Aurora Program is our most intensive, hands-on model of care, designed for individuals who need comprehensive support to rebuild structure, improve well-being, and move toward independence and purpose.
We focus on:
- Practical life skills
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Community reintegration
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Purpose, routine, and independence
- Metabolic health
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Compassionate, highly indivualized treatment
What Makes Aurora Different
Aurora blends mental health, metabolic health, and real-world rehabilitation in a coordinated, team-based model.
We meet you where you are — in your home, in the community, or in our office — to provide support that is immediate, personalized, and grounded in evidence-based care. Your team collaborates daily to ensure your care is consistent, integrated, and responsive to your goals. We aim to instill hope, restore purpose, and set a new standard for integrative mental health treatment.
Core Values
Patient-Centered Care
Your goals shape your treatment. We partner with you, not just treat you.
Community & Connection
Recovery happens in relationship. We support social engagement and community re-entry.
Empowerment & Purpose
Structure, routines, and meaningful daily activities are central to recovery.
Excellence & Outcomes
We hold ourselves to high standards and adapt based on what works for you.
Integration & Innovation
Psychiatry, nutrition, fitness, coaching, and rehabilitation — all in one program.
Access & Continuity
We prioritize timely care and smooth transitions to outpatient support and long-term stability.
Accountability & Engagement
Healing requires participation. We commit to showing up with consistency and compassion, and ask the same from you.
Program Highlights
Aurora provides coordinated care three to five days per week depending on patient preferences, blending psychiatry, therapy, metabolic health support, and lifestyle coaching into a single, structured program. Care often begins in your home, where you feel most comfortable, and expands into office-based and community settings as you gain confidence and independence. You’ll work closely with a registered dietitian on a personalized nutrition plan, meet with a health coach to build sustainable habits, and partner with a case manager who helps coordinate your schedule, transportation, and progress. Throughout the program, you’ll participate in life-skills development, therapeutic groups, and community outings designed to strengthen routine, social connection, and real-world functioning — all tailored to your needs and goals.
How the Program Works
Aurora is designed to evolve with you. Your journey begins with an initial meeting to understand your goals, preferences, and support needs. From there, your care team builds an individualized plan that includes your therapy schedule, nutrition support, community activities, and preferred visit formats (in-home, in-office, or virtual).
Patients begin with an Advanced Assessment, a comprehensive evaluation that guides your treatment plan. Rather than focusing on isolated symptoms, this assessment helps us understand your mental health, metabolic health, and daily functioning in a whole-person context.
After your assessment is complete, your team reviews the findings with you, outlines recommendations, and adjusts your plan to reflect your goals as you move forward.
Your Ongoing Treatment Experience
Aurora blends clinical care with practical, real-world support:
Therapeutic & Skills Groups
A mix of evidence-based therapy groups, life-skills workshops, recovery-focused sessions, and optional family groups. Topics may include emotional regulation, CBT/DBT skills, vocational readiness, digital literacy, relationship skills, mindfulness, and community integration.
Community-Based Experiences
Meaningful outings and real-world practice to build confidence in daily life. This may include grocery shopping, fitness activities, local nature walks, volunteering, social skill-building outings, and other personalized experiences selected with your team.
Nutrition & Health Coaching
Weekly nutrition sessions support your metabolic and mental health goals, while health coaching provides accountability, structure, and day-to-day guidance.
Flexible, Evolving Structure Through Case Management
Case management plays a central role in shaping a treatment plan that reflects each person’s unique goals, daily routines, and real-world challenges. Your case manager works closely with you to translate the treatment plan into practical steps, offering hands-on support with implementing new skills, building structure, and navigating day-to-day needs. This may include a tailored blend of in-home visits, virtual sessions, office appointments, groups, and community-based support—adjusted over time as your needs and readiness evolve.
Getting Started
Aurora begins with a highly structured first month that includes the Advanced Assessment and 20 hours per week of intensive support. This onboarding phase allows our team to gain a full understanding of each patient’s needs, establish routines, stabilize symptoms, and observe how the patient responds to consistent therapeutic contact. By the end of the first month, we have a clear clinical picture and a detailed treatment recommendation.
From there, patients continue in Aurora at the level of intensity that best fits their needs each month. The care team determines which tier is appropriate—Tier 1 (up to 10 hours/week), Tier 2 (10–20 hours/week), or Tier 3 (20–30 hours/week). These tiers simply represent the number of weekly hours a patient receives from our team, ensuring each person gets the right amount of structure, support, and accountability as they progress through the program.
Meet our Program Director
Nicole Marie Olivier, MBA, CLC, OTR/L
Director of In-Home, Community, and Rehabilitation Services
Nicole is a Licensed and Registered Occupational Therapist with over twenty-five years of experience supporting adults and children with chronic physical and mental health conditions across community, home, and inpatient settings. She holds a License in Occupational Therapy and an MBA in Healthcare Management, and specializes in clinical assessment, goal setting, life skills training, and cognitive and behavioral strategies.