The Connections Outpatient Centers virtual intensive outpatient programs offer care on digital platforms so that individuals can get the well-rounded addiction and mental health disorder treatment they need from the comfort of their own homes.
What Is Intensive Outpatient Programming?
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) is a structured level of care that can be ideal for people who need greater support than that which is offered in traditional outpatient treatment but do not need the 24/7 monitoring or daylong support that is provided in inpatient treatment or partial hospitalization programs (PHPs). IOPs can also serve as a step-down level of care for people who have completed inpatient treatment, residential treatment, or partial hospitalization programming.
In an IOP, patients receive various therapeutic interventions while still being able to live at home. These programs are designed to help people build stronger coping skills and make progress in their recovery while remaining connected with their communities and engaged in their daily routines. Taking part in an IOP can also reduce the risk for relapse or the need to move to an acute level of care.
What Is a Virtual IOP?
Virtual intensive outpatient programs offer the same type of personalized, comprehensive treatment from a virtual setting that a person would normally receive in an in-person setting. Patients take part in the same therapies while being in the comfort of their own homes.
There can be any number of factors why someone may not be able to participate in an on-site IOP, including lack of transportation, medical considerations, busy work schedule, lack of child care, or other responsibilities. By offering virtual programs, Connections Outpatient Centers are able to remove these barriers, increasing access to care for more people in need.
Virtual IOP Structure
Treatment in the Connections virtual IOPs is individualized based on each person’s specific needs, and the actual length of time a person may spend in the program can vary based on those needs and their personalized treatment plan.
Within the first three days of admission to one of our virtual IOPs, patients have one individual session, during which they complete a series of assessments so that the team can make sure that the virtual IOP will be the most beneficial treatment option for them.
After admission to the program, patients meet for individual check-ins on a biweekly basis to review and discuss their treatment plans. These check-ins are typically held outside of group hours. Patients may also have individual sessions as needed if there is a change in symptoms or a need for additional support.
Patients meet three to four days a week depending on the specific program they are participating in.
Learn More About the Connections Virtual IOPs
If you have any questions about what intensive outpatient programming is or how our virtual platforms work, please contact our team today. We are here to help ensure that you have all the information you need to make the most informed decision for yourself or a loved one.
This content was written on behalf of and reviewed by the clinical staff at Connections Outpatient Centers.
