Professional mental health treatment facilities offer a range of options to support individuals in managing their emotional well-being. Depending on your specific needs, history, and life factors, you may choose from several levels of care. An outpatient program (OP) provides flexible support, while a partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers a highly structured approach similar to inpatient care. Between these two options is an intensive outpatient program (IOP)—a structured yet flexible treatment plan that allows individuals to receive comprehensive mental health care while maintaining their daily responsibilities.
At Evoke Wellness, our intensive outpatient program (IOP) provides evidence-based therapies led by expert clinicians. Our commitment is to deliver high-quality care tailored to your unique mental health needs. Want more information? Call us today at 866.429.2960 or through our online form to get started.
Are You a Candidate for an IOP Program?
An IOP allows individuals to live at home while attending structured therapy sessions on a set schedule. Many programs offer evening sessions to accommodate work, school, or family responsibilities.
An intensive outpatient mental health program is often a good option for individuals who:
- Live in a stable and supportive environment
- Have a reliable personal or professional support network
- Have outside commitments but need structured mental health care
- Do not require 24/7 supervision or inpatient hospitalization
- Are working on emotional regulation, stress management, or trauma recovery
Several other criteria may indicate an IOP as the best option. Discuss it during your intake session with the staff if you think intensive outpatient treatment is best for you.
What to Expect from an Intensive Outpatient Program
As a structured treatment option, an IOP requires a meaningful time commitment while still allowing flexibility. The average schedule includes three to five hours of therapy per day, five days a week. Many participants spend up to 25 hours per week at the treatment center.
Most individuals in an IOP can continue working or attending school with minor adjustments. If you require time off for mental health treatment, you may be eligible for FMLA-protected leave—ensuring you can focus on your well-being without work-related penalties.
While enrolled in an IOP, you will receive comprehensive mental health care, including:
- Individual psychotherapy
- Group therapy
- Family therapy
- Support groups
- Life skills education
- Relapse prevention sessions
You will work on the following and more:
- More effective communications skills
- Healing your relationships
- Addressing underlying trauma
- Emotional regulation
- Mindfulness
- Other forms of self-care
An intensive outpatient mental health program provides individualized treatment plans, evidence-based therapies, and access to licensed professionals. It also offers a supportive peer community, helping participants stay accountable and engaged in their wellness journey.
If you're ready to start your journey to recovery, we're here to help.
The Intensive Outpatient Program at Evoke Wellness
Our intensive outpatient treatment program offers top-notch care in state-of-the-art facilities with excellent amenities to make your experience a positive one. The culture at Evoke Wellness is one of positive change, safety, encouragement, support, and responsiveness. Your comfort and well-being are priorities for all of us.
Don’t think of your recovery as a challenge you have to face alone, a journey you must undertake solo. It is a healing process that works best when it involves an entire community. All our graduates stay connected as alumni and provide ongoing support to one another, easing the transition between treatment and post-residential life. Let Evoke Wellness be your recovery community. Reach out today to learn more about our intensive outpatient program. Call 866.429.2960 or use our online form.
