IOP Louisville, KY

Throughout treatment for addiction, some programs offer more support and structure than others. That way, clients can get the appropriate level of support for their needs in recovery. Our outpatient programs include varying levels of care for our clients. For those ready to step down from an inpatient or partial hospitalization program, our intensive outpatient program (IOP) in Louisville, KY is the next right step.

What is an Intensive Outpatient Program?

An intensive outpatient program (IOP) offers a high level of structure but in an outpatient setting. This means that clients do not need to reside in the facility where they get treatment. Like other outpatient programs, clients in an IOP can live at home or in a sober living program during treatment. However, there are some differences between an IOP and other types of outpatient programs.

For one thing, an IOP can be a step down from a partial hospitalization program (PHP). A PHP has a lot of structure where clients must attend their program throughout most of the day for four to five days per week. After a PHP, clients gain the skills they need to stay sober without high levels of support and structure. But, if they still need a structured program, they can transition to an IOP.

Overall, an IOP offers more flexibility than a PHP or other higher levels of care, like detox or residential treatment. IOPs occur during the evening or on weekends so that clients can attend school or go to work during the day. During IOP, most sessions will last for a few hours and occur three to five times weekly.

How Does IOP Differ From PHP?

The main difference between our PHP and IOP in Louisville, KY is the amount of time clients spend in each program. Attending a PHP takes up about the same amount of time as a full-time job. People could have 30 to 40 hours per week of programming in PHP. However, during an IOP, most people will have between nine and 20 hours per week. 

Another difference between these programs is that clients in a PHP often aren’t ready to work or attend school yet. They could need additional time or skills to obtain work or start a career track. However, clients in an IOP often have other obligations during the day that limit their availability to attend treatment. Yet, people in an IOP still need a lot of programming to maintain their sobriety and stay engaged in recovery.

What are the Benefits of IOP in Louisville, KY?

The main benefit of IOP is that clients get a structured program with a flexible schedule. As a result, they can bridge the gap between active, daily treatment and returning to everyday life. Their treatment is still a regular part of their schedule and requires more time than outpatient therapy. Yet, they are less restricted than inpatient and partial programs.

Additional benefits of IOP include the following:

• Able to help out with family and household responsibilities during outpatient rehab
• Learn to build a natural support system
• Individualized treatment plans to meet the needs of the person in recovery
• Evidence-based treatment methods yield the best outcomes for recovery
• Continue life skills courses that are often not available in standard outpatient therapy
• Lower cost than residential treatment or PHP
• Continue to pursue educational goals or work during treatment
• Peer support from others in recovery

These benefits can help our clients get back on the right track during their recovery. By offering different levels of care, our clients can move from one level to the next without feeling like there is a gap in treatment. That way, they can move forward gradually while still having the structure and support they need.

Is IOP the Right Level of Care for Me?

IOP isn’t the right level of care for everyone in recovery. Some people in the early stages of treatment need more structure and restrictions to stay sober. In addition, IOP is not a detox or stabilizing service. Therefore, someone in a crisis or actively using drugs and alcohol would not be a good fit for IOP.

IOP could be right for clients who meet the following criteria:

• Able to stay sober without the restrictions of a residential program
• Need treatment but cannot attend PHP or inpatient programs due to work schedules
• Completed a residential or partial hospitalization program
• Not ready to step down to outpatient therapy once a week
• Strong natural support system of peers, families, friends, and other loved ones
• Stable home environment that is conducive to recovery

In addition, an IOP could be right for those at the beginning stages of their addiction. Not everyone’s addiction is the same. Some people have been using or drinking for years and face severe withdrawal after quitting. For someone looking to get ahead of their addiction before they need the restrictions of inpatient care could benefit from an IOP.

Services During IOP in Louisville, KY

At our IOP, we offer many of the same services as our PHP. However, unlike PHP, clients could have more choices about where they really need to focus their recovery. For instance, a client could still need help with certain life skills, like maintaining a new job or getting their own place to live. On the other hand, a person might only need therapy and relapse prevention skills. Since the cause and consequences of each person’s addiction are unique, not everyone will need the same types of services.

We offer the following services during our IOP:

• Trauma therapy with EMDR and brainspotting
• One-on-one counseling 
• Group therapy
• Holistic therapy, like meditation and yoga
• Life skills training
• Peer support and 12-Step recovery
• Relapse prevention skills
• Medication-assisted treatment

These services can help each client create their own treatment plans. That way, they can focus on what is truly important to them during their recovery.

Begin IOP in Louisville, KY

IOP can be a great way to step down from a higher level of care without having a gap in treatment. Clients can transition into an IOP after PHP or inpatient levels of care. At Louisville Addiction Center, we know the importance of gradually recovering from heroin, Xanax, or alcohol addiction and mental health disorders. That is why we offer varying levels of care like IOP during our outpatient programs. Contact us today to begin treatment at the level of care that you need.