The program is for individuals that have challenges with mental health issues, as well as individuals who have problems with alcohol or drug use. It is a voluntary and non-residential program for adults 18 and older. It may serve as a transitional program for individuals going from inpatient to outpatient care, to shorten inpatient hospitalization, or to avoid the need for a higher level of care.
What sets the IOP apart is that it is more in-depth than traditional outpatient treatment services, offering a minimum of nine hours of treatment per week. Psychotherapeutic services are provided at least three days a week and include a variety of groups in addition to individual and family therapy.
Requirements:
- Adults; 18 years of age or older
- Do not require an inpatient hospital level of care
- Have a psychiatric diagnosis
- Require intensive and professional program structure and support to control emotions and behaviors
- Have a moderate to severe risk of relapse
- Have a history of risk of harm to self or others
- Have one or more functional impairments that require weekly evaluation or monitoring
- For dual diagnosis track
- Substance use disorder in addition to primary psychiatric diagnosis
Treatment includes:
- Comprehensive psychiatric and psychosocial assessment
- Multidisciplinary treatment planning
- Three to five days and up to fifteen hours a week of treatment
- Group therapy
- Individual therapy
- Psychopharmacology
- Psychoeducation
- Case management
- Discharge planning
- Family participation in therapy is strongly encouraged
What is expected of participants?
- Commit and comply with regular and consistent program attendance and assignments (all absences require pre-approval)
- Must remain substance free of all non-prescribed drugs, including alcohol
- Agree to recommended or requested urinalysis tests
Resources
Mental Health Education Series
Do you or a family member struggle with emotional problems or mental illness? Do you find it difficult to find useful information about these illnesses and treatment options? Is it difficult for you and your family to find community resources? If so, then the Mental Health Education Series would benefit you and your family.
Steward Health Care