Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP)
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What is Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP)?
Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP) helps clients pursue everyday activities, while also addressing their substance addiction, associated learned behaviors and psychological contributing factors. IOP treatment and other outpatient treatments consist of weekly counseling, therapy, relapse prevention, or other sessions.
IOP is tailored to the unique needs of each client. While outpatient addiction treatment involves a single therapy session per week, IOP offers continued support and structure for the client, with multiple therapy sessions conducted throughout the week, in group, individual, and even family group formats. Different therapy modalities are used help you learn to cope with substance abuse and the associated mental health conditions.
Intensive Outpatient Options | Mountain Vista Recovery
Traditional IOP
Traditional IOP services require clients to attend daily meetings and therapy sessions, aimed at treating the underlying causes of addiction and substance abuse.
Intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) are treatment programs used to address addictions, depression, or other dependencies that do not require detoxification or round-the-clock supervision. They enable patients to
continue with their normal, day-to-day lives in a way that residential treatment programs do not. Whereas residential treatment requires that clients reside on site, clients in intensive outpatient programs live at home.
Ideal candidates for intensive outpatient treatment have a safe home environment. This means encouraging family members and friends who are ready to support their loved one in their recovery efforts. If a person lives with other people who use drugs or drink, residential treatment is generally recommended to get the person away from these triggers for relapse.
IOP treatment is the most widely used addiction therapy method in use today for good reason – it works if you work it. IOP requires a full-time commitment, and a full spectrum of requirements, set up by your therapist, to help you rebuild a healthy life, free from addiction to substances.
Weekend IOP
The Weekend IOP track is the best option for those who are required/want to complete a substance abuse treatment program, while living at home and supporting family or dependents full-time. Weekend IOP requires a full-time commitment to working your IOP program on week days, while weekends are reserved for intensive one-on-one and group therapy sessions and treatment. Approval is needed to enter the Mountain Vista Recovery Online IOP. Reach out today for more information.
IOP & Sober Living
The Mountain Vista Recovery IOP & Sober Living track is best for clients who need the extra support of a sober home environment, in addition to intensive outpatient therapy for substance abuse. The combination of IOP & Sober Living gives clients the opportunity to full emerse themselves in recovery from substance abuse, with the added benefit of living in a healthy, structured, sober, positive environment. For more information on Mountain Vista Recovery Sober Living – click HERE.
Is IOP Right for Me?
IOP is right for anyone who needs intense treatment for substance abuse, and daily, sustained support in recovery from addiction. Intensive Outpatient Programming is right for those who have:
- Recently completed a residential or inpatient treatment program.
- A history of efforts at recovery, followed by relapse.
- A need for intensive care, but don’t have the freedom of time or money for a PHP or Inpatient Treatment Program.
- No need for constant supervision in their sobriety or recovery, but can benefit from intense treatment.
- People who have two or more disorders (ex: a substance abuse disorder with a mental health disorder).
- Issues with domestic violence or a lack of family support.
- A question about their ability to recover from substance abuse and addiction by participating in a standard outpatient treatment method.
- A criminal record and require addiction therapy and treatment to fulfill legal requirements.
Benefits Of IOP
Mountain Vista Recovery’s IOP program primarily treat clients who have already completed a full-time addiction treatment program, and do not require 24/7 supervision. Our staff are capable of preparing individuals for the transition into independent living while still providing structure and support. The main benefits of an IOP include:
- Lower cost than residential or inpatient treatment programs
- Supportive and vast recovery community (in and around Hendersonville, North Carolina) with a wide range of daily meetings, activities, meet-ups, and sober lifestyle activities like sober bars.
- Various evidence-based therapies, including individual, group, family, or alternative therapies
- Flexibility to maintain or return to work, school, or family life – we want you to be happy.
- Full-spectrum guidance in recovery, and how to build your new normal, healthy life by making healthy choices.