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IOP · Adult addiction treatment

Intensive Outpatient Program

Structured SUD-primary and dual diagnosis treatment for adults who need more than weekly support while maintaining daily responsibilities.

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Program overview

What this level of care is designed to do.

IOP combines scheduled SUD groups, individual clinical support, integrated co-occurring care, relapse-prevention work, care coordination, and coordination with medical or psychiatric providers when appropriate. It may serve as an entry point or a step-down from a more intensive setting.

The actual schedule, services, duration, and transition plan are individualized. Admissions confirms current program availability and timing.

Care may include

  • Individualized assessment and treatment planning
  • SUD-focused groups and recovery skills practice
  • Individual addiction-treatment sessions
  • Craving management and relapse-prevention planning
  • Co-occurring mental health care tied to SUD goals
  • Coordination with medical or psychiatric providers when appropriate
  • Case coordination and transition planning

Who may be considered

  • Adults who benefit from recurring, structured addiction treatment
  • People whose co-occurring symptoms affect cravings, functioning, relapse risk, or treatment participation
  • People balancing treatment with work, school, or family responsibilities
  • People stepping down from PHP or another higher level of care
  • People able to participate safely while living outside the program
Dual diagnosis care: Co-occurring depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, or mood instability may be addressed within this level when they affect substance use, relapse risk, functioning, safety, or engagement. Learn how integrated care works →

What to expect

A clear plan, reviewed as needs change.

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Assessment first

The team reviews substance use, withdrawal and relapse risk, health, functioning, readiness, recovery supports, and goals before recommending a level of care.

02

Individualized planning

Services and goals are organized around the person while keeping alcohol or drug use disorder as the primary treatment focus.

03

Ongoing review

Progress, participation, safety, and medical necessity inform continued care and any step-down recommendation.

04

Transition planning

Planning includes the supports and next level of care needed to continue progress after this program.

Important: IOP is not emergency care and is not appropriate for every clinical or withdrawal-management need. Assessment determines whether the program is a fit.

IOP admissions

The right next step starts with an assessment.

Call to ask about program availability, ASAM-informed assessment, and eligible commercial PPO benefit verification. A call does not guarantee admission or coverage.

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