Intensive Outpatient Addiction Program

Philosophy

Alliance Health Center feels that a structured group setting is beneficial to an individual who has a diagnosis of substance abuse or substance depedence and is medically stable enought to attend on an outpatient basis.

Goal

The goal of the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is to help the chemically dependent person gain knowledge and insight into addiction, recovery and relapse. The patient will become comfortable in sharing honestly and openly in a group setting. We emphasize the fact that the IOP program does not take the place of the respective support group (Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous).

Program Description

The 10-week program is designated to give the chemically dependent patient education and support until they become comfortable with life on life's terms, free from mood-altering chemicals. This will be accomplished through various therapies, including:

• Group therapy: A certified chemical dependency counselor will facilitate the groups. Group sessions will be held three times a week with a total of 30 sessions over the course of the program. Each session will consist of a one-hour educational group and a one-hour process group. Progress notes will be kept in the patient's file to show attendance and progress towards goals and objectives. A Licensed Professional Counselor will review each patient's file once a month to ensure appropriate care and program.
• Individual therapy: Each patient will be required to attend a one-hour individual therapy session each week with the IOP counselor. A progress note form will be used to document each session in the patient's file.
• Family therapy: Two one-hour family therapy sessions will be held during the 10-week program. Each patient will be required to have his or her spouse or significant other (a friend if no one else is available) attend this session.
• Journaling: A personal journal will be provided each patient at Session I and will be used throughout the program. Successful completion requires that the personal journal be complete and turned in to the IOP counselor.

On successful completion fo the IOP program, a certificate of successful completion will be prepared and presented to the patient. If the patient requests, and signs appropriate release documents, progress reports, and records of attendance may be released to employers or EAP contractors.