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 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 impact 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 IOP 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 IOP in Philadelphia 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.
Benefits of an Intensive Outpatient Program
Third-party IOP treatment outcomes by Vista Research found that 67% of clients at Enlightened Recovery successfully 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 are able to help them meet—and often exceed—their treatment expectations. By attending an IOP, clients gain a number of benefits that help them continue their lifelong journey in recovery.
Benefits of our IOP 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.