i can tell you everything you need to know about outpatient, i was in one since 1985 for 8 years at one place and another since 1997 untill now and i met alot of people and they were all outpatients and we seemed to all know when any of us was having a good or bad day, helped each other out, we could relate to each other and had a therapist session, along with meds and pschiatrist. is this an all day care center like mine or just therapy. either way, i wouldn't admit it then, as i fought it, but looking back i loved it. you'll meet all kinds, and can even see yourself in others. i also was in the hospital first so the fact that you experienced the hospital ward should make you feel more at ease, since it's alot better than the hospital. well i hope that helps