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How it Works

This intensive outpatient program (IOP) addresses the treatment of substance use disorders. It is a structured treatment experience designed to give patients the knowledge, structure, and support they need to achieve abstinence from alcohol and other illicit substances and initiate a long-term program of recovery. The program uses materials that have been developed and evaluated in the matrix model program of research since 1984.

A typical IOP program 12 weeks in length. Patients will participate in 36 group sessions during treatment. Each session is typically three hours and can be held either in person or virtually. Patients meet with IOP Coordinator to create an initial treatment plan to guide their experience and goals.

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  • Individual Therapy on an as-needed basis
  • Dedicated IOP support team
  • Cost totals nearly half compared to inpatient
Frequently Asked Questions

You may be asking…

Our Intensive Outpatient Program is a higher level of care designed to build community and support systems, structure, coping skills, and address co-occurring substance use and mental health with evidence-based treatments. 

The program addresses core clinical areas within five components:
• Medication-assisted treatment education is included in this component
• Early recovery skills group
• Relapse prevention group
• Family education group
• Social support group

When compared with inpatient treatment, IOP outcomes show significant reductions in alcohol and drug use from baseline as well as similar improvements in Addiction Severity Index scores. Patients who complete an IOP or inpatient program are 50-70% likely to maintain abstinence from the substance they are recovering from.

Some insurance plans cover IOP, these include: Ambetter, TennCare (must be primary), BlueCross BlueShield (Commercial), Cigna (Commercial), PIC/SOR Grant, and Selfpay.

Not covered: Ambetter SELECT, Medicare & Medicare Advantage

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) facilitates recovery by offering ongoing support within a consistent group setting. With a focus on coping skills such as healthy boundaries, cognitive dissonance counteraction, and relapse prevention plans, participants gain essential tools. Engaging group discussions cover topics like grief, boundaries, relapse cycles, triggers, and self-care techniques. Modalities like Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Contingency Management further enhance the IOP experience, fostering growth, resilience, and progress towards recovery goals.

The goals of IOP are tailored to individual needs, addressing strengths and challenges. These include educating about substance use disorders, building coping skills, fostering recovery support systems, and overcoming treatment barriers. It aims to manage physical and psychological symptoms, involve families, provide emotional support, and address broader health and psychosocial needs for a comprehensive approach to recovery.

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