Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): What to Expect in Treatment
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed for individuals who need structured, therapeutic support while continuing to live at home and remain engaged in work, school, or family life. Treatment is individualized, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices. These practices include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)to shift thought patterns and strengthen coping skills.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)to clarify goals and deepen personal commitment to change.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to improve distress-tolerance, emotional regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)when appropriate, to support physical and emotional stability.
- Group Support and Relapse Prevention to build community and stay grounded in recovery.
- In addition to our empirically supported psychotherapy interventions, our patients will engage in a variety of creative and holistic modalities meant to foster resilience, self-expression, and emotional processing and regulation. These Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) approaches include art therapy, creative writing and journaling, mindfulness and meditation, and - a hands-on group drumming experience used to reduce stress, foster positive mood, and enhance group connectivity.
- Family engagement is encouraged throughout the treatment process.
Program Structure
- Morning, afternoon, and evening program options are available to accommodate various schedules and individualized needs.
- Group sessions meet three (3) times per week, three (3) hours per session, with a scheduled break.
- Program length varies based on individual recovery progress and attendance, with 10 weeks being the typical length.
- Counselor-to-patient ratios are kept low to ensure personalized care.
- Services are provided by licensed, experienced clinicians.
- Individual sessions are offered to set collaborative treatment goals, monitor progress, and address concerns, with treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs, strengths, and recovery goals.
- Random urine screenings and breathalyzer tests are administered during treatment to support accountability and safety.
Clinical & Medical Support
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation.
- Medication management to manage withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, and support mental health.
IOP Program Options
Core Substance Use Disorder IOP
Primary IOP programming for individuals experiencing a substance use disorder.
- Psychoeducation on the disease process of addiction
- Relapse prevention strategies
- Recovery skill-building and emotional regulation
- Opportunities to practice and apply recovery skills in a supportive group setting
- Development of meaningful peer connections and recovery support
Women-Only IOP
Our women’s specific track includes our Core Substance Use Disorder (SUD) IOP elements while addressing the unique needs and experiences of women in recovery in a safe, supportive, women-only therapeutic environment.
- Focus on trauma-informed care
- Exploration of relationships, identity, caregiving roles, and life transitions
- Skill-building for emotional regulation, self-compassion, and resilience
Dual Diagnosis IOP
For individuals experiencing primary substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety, PTSD etc.) that are interfering with recovery goals.
- Coordinated treatment for substance use and mental health symptoms along a continuum of care providers
- Psychiatric evaluation and medication management when appropriate
- Evidence-based therapies addressing both conditions simultaneously