Intensive Outpatient Programs

Enrolling in an outpatient program allows the individuals to continue living at home while getting the treatment they need to overcome their addiction. Generally, this type of treatment program costs less than inpatient or residential rehab and provides a more flexible schedule; making it desirable for those who are unable to take an extended absence from their personal responsibilities. There are a few different types of outpatient programs available: intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization as well as therapy or counseling.

Intensive outpatient programs focus on relapse prevention, medication management and counseling or group therapy. This type of treatment is often scheduled around program participant’s school/work hours. The flexible schedule enables them to maintain most aspects of their day to day life while in the outpatient program. Intensive outpatient programs typically meet three days a week, for two to four hours a day. There are

These programs are similar to inpatient hospital treatment; however, the program participant is not confined to living at the hospital. Typically, the program participant will attend the outpatient partial hospitalization program for four to five hours a day, five days a week. During their time in the program clients usually receive individual counseling, group therapy, and medication management under the care of a physician. There are a number of beneficial reasons for choosing partial hospitalization outpatient treatment. These more intensive types of programs provide an immediate resource for persons being released from the behavioral health wing of the hospital, are ideal for persons who do not need to be admitted to the hospital but require their intensive addiction treatment services, and benefit those who have serious addiction issues yet need a program with schedule flexibility and lower