Intensive Outpatient Programs

An intensive outpatient program (IOP) is a short-term treatment for mental health or substance use disorders. An IOP allows for more frequent therapy, both individually and in a group setting, and within a shorter timeframe.

Treatment consists of group therapy, led by a therapist, but may also include:

• Individual therapy
• Family therapy
• Skill training
• Care coordination

IOP sessions are three days per week for three hours a day. On average, a person is enrolled in an IOP for 4 – 12 weeks, depending on their individual needs.

Like traditional mental health therapy, the only necessity is to arrive with an open mind and have the desire to make positive changes.

IOPs are available for adolescents and adults. Adolescent IOPs start at age 12 and adult programming is for individuals 18 and older. IOPs for children 5 – 11 are only offered during the summer.

IOP treats all mental health and substance use disorders. We offer general mental health and substance use programs, along with specialty programming such as women’s trauma, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

An IOP is designed as an intermediate service, bridging the gap between outpatient and inpatient levels of care. While clients are often stepping down from an inpatient or a residential facility, it is not always the case nor is it a requirement.

Your IOP team will discuss discharge planning throughout the duration of your therapy. Our team will ensure you have a plan before you leave IOP. This plan may be helping you connect with your established provider or finding you a new one that meets your needs.

An IOP requires prior authorization from insurance payors. This authorization is handled by our team before you begin your treatment.

Absolutely. Our IOP sessions are offered at different times to accommodate schedules. Our therapists also have experience providing FMLA and short-term disability paperwork. We will work with you to ensure you receive the care you need and deserve.

Of course! In fact, it is encouraged. If you need help getting connected with an individual therapist, we will gladly provide recommendations and assist with scheduling.

Yes, you may continue seeing your current provider. If needed, we can connect you with a PBHI prescriber within the second or third week of IOP.

Yes. We understand life happens, but if you miss more than two IOP sessions, we will re-evaluate if an IOP is the best fit for you. Our groups are built on mutual trust, respect and accountability. We want you and other attendees to be successful in the group, therefore we do monitor your attendance in IOP.

A referral is not needed to enroll in an IOP. For more information on the intensive outpatient programs available, call 260-481-2700.