Intensive Outpatient Program

 It is important to remember that you are not alone. In 2021, 46 million people in the United States reported living with a substance use disorder. Once you’ve identified SUD or a mental health condition, the next step is getting help. 

If you have recently completed an inpatient stay or a partial hospitalization program (PHP), an intensive outpatient program (IOP) may provide a level of care that is best for you. Alternatively, if you feel like regular outpatient therapy is not providing you with the level of support you need, moving to IOP might be the right fit. 

At Oceans Healthcare, we provide a safe, respectful space for people recovering from mental health conditions and SUDs of all kinds to heal and grow through a variety of treatment options included in our IOP. 

At Oceans Healthcare, we understand that mental health and SUD can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of the next step. Often, people living with mental health conditions and/or SUD have experienced trauma, whether it was recently or many years ago, that makes it difficult to cope with aspects of daily life.

If you are constantly overwhelmed by your mental state, you may find it difficult to do basic tasks like cooking, cleaning, and self-grooming. It can also be difficult for people living with trauma to get through life with triggers. Sometimes, it is possible to avoid triggering situations, but often they can occur suddenly. Starting treatment can help you come up with coping mechanisms to successfully manage difficult situations.  

If you’ve found yourself turning to substances as a way to cope – you’re not the first. In fact, almost half of all people with SUD report a co-occurring mental health condition. Likely, the number of people who have not reported experiencing SUD with a co-occurring mental health condition, but are still living with one, is much higher. The reality is that while substance use may make you feel better in the short term, it makes the symptoms of mental health conditions worse over time. 

However, life can take a turn for the better once your condition has been diagnosed. This is the first step towards a life that puts you in control of your future. Oceans Healthcare is here to provide you with support that will help you get through difficult periods so that you can live a more fulfilling, joyful life as you recover from SUD and mental health conditions. 

Group therapy is an important part of treatment for SUD and mental health conditions. This setting can help you see that you are not alone. Group therapy allows you to share your experiences in a safe, validating environment where you’ll learn from others, celebrate each other’s successes, and lean on each other for support.

In our IOP, we separate cohorts by age group. Specifically, we have different groups for adolescents 13-17 years of age, a group for adults ages 18-54, and our senior group for individuals who are 55+. We understand that recovery looks different at different stages of your life. A teenager who hasn’t graduated from high school yet has very different goals than a married mother of two or a retiree. 

By providing unique options for different age groups, we ensure that our clients get the most out of their therapy sessions and have the opportunity to connect with others who are at similar stages in their lives. We believe this helps clients see that realistic goals are attainable, and when they experience a setback, they are not alone.

We understand that family support is vital to many people’s recovery process. That is why we are proud to provide support for the families and caregivers of our clients as part of our IOP. Support for families and caregivers can help them better understand their loved one’s condition, how to provide support, and how to take care of themselves throughout this process.

At Oceans Healthcare, we see our clients as individuals with unique experiences, needs, and goals. To best support them, we follow 6 core values daily in each of our facilities:

Clients who come to our IOP typically participate for roughly two hours in the evening 2 to 3 days a week. We often see our clients stay in IOP for between 8 and 12 weeks, but this is not set in stone.

At Oceans Healthcare, we are proud to tailor our treatment options to your needs. For this reason,  the length of stay depends on factors that are unique to you. These factors may include dual-diagnosis status, the severity of your condition, reactions to medication, and the level of ongoing support you have outside of the program. 

Residential Treatment is a very high level of care, which is not needed for every individual. Residential treatment can be a good fit for someone afraid that they will harm themselves or someone else, or who needs a stable environment while they begin recovery. However, not everyone who experiences a mental health condition or SUD needs this high level of care. 

Many people have a safe environment at home but need more support than once-weekly therapy can provide. In this case, IOP is often the best option. 

IOP is also often the best option for people who are looking for a considerable amount of therapy and support but want or need to work full-time. We offer IOP in the evenings so you can maintain your usual schedule during business hours.