IOP Addiction Treatment-Heights Recovery Institute

A unique advantage of our IOP is the flexibility it provides. Our program has a structured treatment schedule that still enables individuals to keep regular commitments such as work, school, and family obligations. Individuals receiving care in IOP have access to a high level of care and get to return home after treatment each day.

IOPs allow individuals in recovery to have more responsibility than they would in residential treatment programs. This is beneficial because you can learn how to manage personal responsibilities. IOP treatment provides a good balance between sustaining recovery care and attending to responsibilities outside of rehab.

Intensive outpatient programs utilize group therapy to provide educational resources on addiction topics and create opportunities to practice the coping skills individuals learn through therapy. These group sessions also encourage supporting one another. Community is an important component of recovery. Having people who understand your journey can be beneficial for mental and social health.

In IOPs, individuals practice coping skills with their therapist and in groups. Our IOP provides education on life skills to ensure each individual is ready to maintain sobriety outside of the rehab center. This includes communication, relationship building, money management, and relapse prevention skills.

A significant benefit of receiving treatment in an IOP is that it helps smoothly transition from residential care to traditional outpatient care. In the continuum of addiction care, this is an essential step to receiving ongoing treatment and support for recovery. IOP is a great option for those able to leave inpatient care but is still in need of intensive care. Similarly, IOP can be a good option for those who require a higher level of care but inpatient treatment isn’t practical due to commitments.

Our addiction specialists conduct an initial screening which serves several purposes; determining which program is most suitable, informing the creation of an individualized treatment plan, and identifying where an individual is in their recovery. The thorough assessment will include questions about medical history, past use of substances, and goals for recovery. The admission process may include a physical examination as well as a psychological evaluation to determine the best course of action for treatment.

Our IOP follows a structured schedule that offers a blend of therapeutic interventions and support. Depending on personal treatment plans, individuals complete a set amount of treatments and therapy sessions. At scheduled times, individuals will come to our facility for individual therapy, group therapy, education workshops, and other treatments.

The therapeutic component of IOP treatment is essential for recovery. Individuals will receive one-on-one time with a licensed therapist as well as group sessions with others in recovery. Individual therapy is a personalized approach that allows clients to share concerns and their struggles. Together with a therapist, individuals explore the causes of addiction and discuss a strategy for sustainable recovery.

In group therapy, individuals have the opportunity to connect with others over the challenges of addiction. Individuals can also learn from each other in a supportive and confidential environment. While learning from others’ experiences, group therapy is also useful for workshops on coping skills and other life skills that support recovery.

We place a strong emphasis on learning how to cope with cravings and other symptoms of addiction because this helps ensure that individuals do not relapse. Training involves identifying triggers during individual therapy and learning which strategies are effective in managing or avoiding these triggers. People in recovery will also work on developing healthy habits to support their sober lifestyle.

Relapse prevention planning is something we do with all clients. It involves learning coping strategies and developing skills for a healthier lifestyle, but it also includes providing resources to support recovery outside of the facility. Our team will help find support groups in the community and ensure individuals know what to do when they encounter challenges to their sobriety after completing a treatment program.