High-quality mental health treatment isn’t confined to hospitals or therapist offices. In fact, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) offer the convenience of continued healing with the comfort of current living arrangements.
Intensive outpatient care promotes the long-term management of physical, emotional and mental health, allowing patients to reside at home and maintain their daily routines. At Oceans, treatment and recovery strategies are personalized to meet each individual’s specific needs. Patients can attend sessions up to four times a week, with each session lasting at least three hours, providing flexibility and comprehensive support.
IOP settings provide support through group and individual therapies, medication management and mental health education. Patients in intensive outpatient care can schedule meetings with physicians and participate in family and caregiver therapy sessions. This type of care also emphasizes educating patients about their diagnosis and symptoms, empowering them to better understand and manage their health. As patients improve, frequency of counseling decreases as they transition to traditional outpatient treatment
Intensive outpatient treatment is often the best option for individuals who:
- Are prepared to leave inpatient treatment but are not yet ready to resume their day-to-day activities. It is a helpful option for patients in need of a safe transition back into their normal routines.
- Are not experiencing severe mental health symptoms and do not pose a risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Require support to maintain their treatment programs. Outpatient care facilitates a comfortable environment where they can continue their treatment regimen with the guidance of medical professionals.
- Need help managing stressors. Outpatient care educates patients on coping mechanisms for various triggers and proper medication practices.
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