After an inpatient rehab program, many clients still need additional treatment to build the skills needed for lifelong recovery. This is because drug and alcohol addiction can alter the way a person’s brain functions. Thus, the healthy skills that they adopt during inpatient rehab need more time to develop into daily habits. Our IOP program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, helps clients continue their treatment with a flexible schedule to resume their day-to-day lives.
Enlightened Recovery is proud to offer IOP in Philadelphia to extend our outreach to those in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Clients in this area can now get the high-quality care offered at Enlightened without needing to travel far from home for treatment.
What is an Intensive Outpatient Program?
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) is a type of treatment program for people with behavioral health concerns, such as drug or alcohol addiction. IOPs are also great for people with a dual diagnosis of both substance use and mental health disorders. Unlike inpatient rehab or partial hospitalization (PHP), clients can work treatment around their schedule because substance abuse IOP occurs only three days per week.
During an IOP, clients get a structured treatment program that focuses on relapse prevention and symptom management as well as relationship building and additional life skills. This is especially important for those recovering from an addiction.
Drug and alcohol addiction impacts several areas of a person’s health and well-being. Thus, comprehensive treatment that helps with multiple dimensions of health during IOP is best for those in early recovery. Most clients in our PA Intensive Outpatient Program have other obligations, such as work, family life, or school that make it tough for them to attend a higher level of care.
Who is an IOP For?
Our intensive drug and alcohol treatment program is for people who still need an intensive level of care after inpatient rehab or those stepping down from a PHP. Clients who choose an IOP usually have enough skills to sustain their recovery without the restrictions of inpatient rehab or day treatment. That way, clients can still get the support they need while practicing their recovery in their daily lives.
An IOP also helps those who have restrictive schedules due to other responsibilities. While a PHP might be the ideal treatment program for clients out of inpatient rehab, sometimes, the schedule is not realistic. Therefore, an IOP level of care helps to remove a common treatment barrier for those in need of a higher level of care.
The best candidates for IOP live in a supportive environment that is conducive to recovery. This can be at home, with family, or at a sober living program. Since clients will only attend the program for three days per week, they need to hold themselves accountable for their recovery. Thus, it is best if clients live with supportive people who do not trigger their addictive behaviors while attending IOP programs in Philadelphia.
Holistic IOP Program
Our Philadelphia IOP program is holistically based. We focus on a whole-person approach to addiction recovery, taking physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health into consideration. Some of the holistic treatment methods we employ include:
- Traditional Psychotherapy — We offer cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in an individual, group, and family therapy setting. Psychotherapeutic intervention is an important part of our integrated addiction treatment program. During IOP, clients have access to group therapy sessions regularly and individual therapy at least once a week.
- Mindfulness Meditation — Mindfulness meditation helps clients learn to stay grounded in the present moment. Mindfulness serves as an important relapse prevention technique. Our clients are introduced to a range of meditation techniques.
- Yoga Therapy — Yoga therapy helps foster a deeper connection between the mind and the body. Studies show that incorporating a yoga practice into an addiction recovery program reduces cravings, improves mood, and increases energy levels.
- Creative Therapies — In our IOP program in Philadelphia, we believe in the healing power of expressive arts. We offer a range of creative therapies including art therapy, music therapy, and more.
- Nutritional Counseling — Eating healthy, well-rounded meals is fundamental when it comes to healing the physical body from the devastation of active addiction. We offer one-on-one nutritional counseling services to our clients.
- 12-Step Program Involvement — For many, 12-Step program involvement is an important part of aftercare planning. Not only do 12-Step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous help keep people accountable, but they also provide them with a built-in sober support system. We encourage our clients to attend as many 12-Step meetings as they can outside of IOP. We also educate our clients on the 12-Step model and facilitate meetings of our own.
Benefits of an Intensive Outpatient Program
Third-party IOP treatment outcomes by Vista Research found that 67% of clients at Enlightened Recovery complete their program compared to the national average of only 26%. That means that the clients who start with us stick with us, as we can help them meet—and often exceed—their treatment expectations. By attending an IOP, clients gain several benefits that help them continue their lifelong journey in recovery.
Benefits of our Intensive Outpatient Program in Philadelphia include the following:
These benefits can greatly improve outcomes for those who need additional support following inpatient rehab or after stepping down from a PHP. During IOP, clients get to resume their daily lives while still getting a high level of support and structure. That way, they are not completely on their own yet are able to work on their recovery in the real world.