Intensive Outpatient Treatment
- What is IOP?
Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP) is a primary treatment program recommended in some circumstances by a clinical and medical assessment. IOP may be recommended for those who do not need medically-supervised detox or residential treatment. IOP can also enable people in recovery to continue their recovery therapies following successful detox, on a part-time yet intensive schedule, designed to accommodate work and family life.
IOP is an attractive option for those who want to continue working and rebuilding their personal lives, while attending IOP program. With an IOP program you are able to establish a foundation for long term recovery support in your local community right from the start of your treatment, instead of waiting until you return from living away in a rehab center.
Most IOP programs offer group therapy, along with an individual therapist you will meet with on a weekly basis while enrolled in the program. Groups tend to be small and generally do not exceed 10 people, allowing for a safe environment. Although every IOP is structured differently, the main topics and areas of discussion related to the recovery process and healing from addiction. The following are examples of some of the topics that you can see in an IOP curriculum:
- Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome Or PAWS
- Relapse Prevention Skills
- How to Manage Urges and Cravings
- Understanding the Brain Chemistry of Addiction
- Progression of the Disease of Addiction
- Introduction To the Twelve Steps
- Spirituality
- Stages of Change
- Focus On Co-Occurring Disorders and the Effects On Addiction and Recovery
- Family Systems
- Who is a candidate for IOP?
An IOP offers many great treatment benefits but still may not be the right form of treatment for everyone. An IOP will be most useful if at least one of the below criteria apply to you:
- You are transitioning out of a residential addiction treatment program.
- You have not made progress in your recovery in a traditional outpatient program.
- You have work or family obligations which make it hard for you to be away from home for weeks or months at a time.
The Intensive Outpatient Program is designed for people who are struggling with problems associated with addictions, substance use and abuse and can manage urges and triggers without using drugs or alcohol.
Eligibility for the IOP is determined by clinical/medical assessment, which is conducted as part of the admissions process.
- Choosing an IOP?
If an IOP sounds like the right solution for you or your loved one, it is important to choose a program that will be the best fit. Here are the steps involved in getting started:
- If you are using health insurance to pay for your IOP treatment, you should look online at providers close to your work of home,
- Choosing a program based solely on proximity may not be the best choice. Don’t hesitate to ask your insurance company, health provider, or private therapist for their recommendations. It may be worth an extra drive to get the quality treatment you deserve.
- Once you select a program, you will be asked to do an intake assessment or screening. The questions you will answer will help providers understand exactly what you need to address your substance use disorder.
- Ask if you can stop by for a tour and meet the clinical team. Knowing who will be treating you can provide assurance that you are making the most informed choice.
When you are ready to pick an intensive outpatient program, be sure to acknowledge the fact that you will need to keep an open mind and be kind to others in the group. Adjusting to a new group setting can be difficult, but the sooner you participate and offer support to others, the sooner you will reap the benefits of and IOP program.
We Accept Insurance:
The cost of addiction treatment can prevent some people from seeking out the treatment they need. There are a variety of options that can help cover the cost of treatment, including:
- State and locally funded addiction treatment programs
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) grants.
- Medicare and Medicaid
- S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Many treatment programs may cost-prohibitive for a large number of people. As a result, many people who may be ready to get help for their addiction put off treatment, which means that those people may decide to not get help at all. To make sure that treatment is attainable when it is needed, there are public assistance options that can offer these people the financial support they need to begin the recovery process.
Health insurance is not required to get the care you need for your addiction treatment. Even if you are insured, you may wish to pay cash for drug rehab instead of filing insurance claims and worrying about treatment authorization and coverage. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that 23.5 million people over the age of 12 needed treatment for a drug or alcohol abuse problem in 2009. Unfortunately, only 11.2 percent of these individuals sought treatment for their condition.
If you suffer from an alcohol or drug abuse issue, it’s important to get the help you need to live a healthy, well-balanced life. There is hope in the form of addiction treatment. Private pay rehab centers are located across the country, making high-quality drug abuse treatment an option for many individuals.
Outreach, screening, assessment and referral (OSAR) centers may be the first point of contact for people seeking substance use disorder treatment services. Texas residents who are seeking services and information may qualify for services based on need. OSARs are now located at local mental health authorities in all 11 Texas Health and Human Service regions. For immediate and confidential help, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, please call the OSAR LMHA in your region. Counties served by each OSAR are listed below the contact information in the list of OSAR LMHAs. You may also call or contact 211 Texas. Dial 2-1-1 or call 877-541-7905.
Please check with your provider for coverage.