Intensive Outpatient Program

Intensive Outpatient (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.

Valle Vista Hospital offers an adult chemical dependency intensive outpatient program for patients who need rehabilitation from alochol or other substance abuse. This program meets three times per week. The program includes education on relapse dynamics and family dysfunction, plus covers 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