Intensive Outpatient Program

IOP is more intensive than traditional outpatient and is designed to achieve short-term stabilization and resolution of immediate problem areas. The patient and family are offered services by a team of professionals. The patient is enrolled in a time-limited program with other patients working on similar issues. The treatment team may include licensed therapists, nurses, program specialists and a doctor.

BHC Alhambra Hospital offers an intensive adult chemical dependency outpatient program for patients who need rehabilitation from alcohol or other substance abuse. This is an evening program (day-time treatment hours can also be arranged) running Monday - Thursday, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. The program includes education, 12-step meetings, co-dependency groups and family education.

Advantages of IOP:

• Individual lives at home.
• Sessions may be conducted while the individual continues to go to work or school.
• Individual therapy is augmented by group therapies specific to the patient's needs.
• Multiple professional disciplines work with the patient and family.
• Frequency of attendance is determined by the individual's specific needs.
• Specialty programs available.