Intensive Outpatient Programs are utilized for those who struggle with mental health or substance abuse to provide them with resources and help them learn to live a non-dependent life. Red Willow Counseling And Recovery offer programs for different individuals to help them tackle new challenges and face fears with confidence.
IOPs help those with addiction, substance abuse, or mental illness be able to find joy in a life that is not ruled by these issues. Participants are able to get the help and therapy they need while holding a job, visiting family and friends, and owning their own homes.
Rehabilitation that requires patients to live on-site and be under 24/7 surveillance can be overwhelming and lead to severe reactions and a less smooth transition back to normal life. IOPs help people learn to cope with their illness while dealing with the stressors of the world and have support systems throughout their recovery. IOPs are most successful when patients have a safe home environment and one that is free of triggers for relapse.
Intensive Outpatient Programs For Substance Abuse
Substance abuse patients often seek the treatment of Intensive Outpatient Programs while working their jobs or raising families. Treatment methods will vary from facility to facility but Red Willow Counseling and Recovery focuses on group therapy, medication management, tools that will help you avoid substance relapse and resources for the long-term.
Individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy can all be helpful for those struggling with substance abuse. Therapy can help break down triggers and trauma that may cause someone to fall into substance abuse. Therapy can help you understand yourself and begin to heal.
Many substances can be addictive beyond just drugs, but Red Willow has seen that regular drug testing is an effective long-term recovery tactic. Our drug tests are verified by an outside laboratory and getting these results helps us to be able to help those who have relapsed seek recovery.
Intensive Outpatient Programs For Mental Health
Those who don’t need inpatient hospitalization can still benefit from therapy and monitoring through an intensive outpatient program. Those with mental illness who seek IOPs will learn more about independence, social wellness, family and relationship health, and better fulfillment in work or hobbies, all while navigating a mental illness.
IOPs are recommended for patients with mild or moderate symptoms because patients in IOPs still need to function outside of a treatment center. Our team at Red Willow gives you the daily schedule on our website before you even are processed and signed up for the IOP. Our groups take place on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
Benefits Of IOPs
If you feel that an Intensive Outpatient Program is right for you or a loved one, here are some things you can gain from utilizing the resources in an IOP.
The biggest benefit of IOP is the flexibility it gives patients. IOPs help people to keep a job, continue school, raise children, and have healthy relationships. This flexibility gives people the freedom to take charge of their health while also being able to have support from outside family and friends.
IOP gives patients the real-time opportunity to practice skills they learn in sessions. Going out into the bustling world or dealing with stressors while in therapy gives you real-time experience to implement tools learned in IOP.
IOP is more private than residential treatment. Because you can live your normal life while getting help, it may be less obvious that you are struggling. IOPs also offer individual therapy, which will help keep your individual experience private from others who are seeking help.
IOPs have been proven to have a higher success rate than residential or inpatient rehabs. Because patients have the opportunity to work on what they are learning outside of the facility, these patients are better equipt to overcome their struggles or addiction.
Other Resources From Red Willow
Red Willow Counseling and Recovery offer many resources for those struggling with addiction, mental health, PTSD, and more. We have additional reading and resources for different issues on our website as well as other therapy outside of IOP.
We also have locations in Salt Lake City and Park City, UT to help multiple different patients gain access to better care. You can book an appointment right now on our site at either of our locations. Or call our IOP number at 385-202-5315.
