Planning and coordination that support continued care after treatment, including outpatient services, therapy, and recovery resources.
An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offers structured treatment and clinical support while allowing individuals to continue living at home or in supportive housing. At Brooks Healing Center, IOP is designed for people who need more than standard outpatient care but do not require 24-hour residential treatment.
This level of care helps individuals continue recovery work while balancing responsibilities like work, school, or family.
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IOP is a step between inpatient or residential treatment and traditional outpatient therapy. Clients attend treatment several days per week for multiple hours per day, focusing on therapy, skill-building, and relapse prevention.
IOP is often appropriate for people who:
Call now or complete the form with your health insurance information, and our admissions team will verify your coverage and discuss the cost of our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Some policies can even pay for your stay with no cost to you depending in your coverage.
Drug and alcohol IOP rehab in Nashville may be appropriate for individuals who:
• Have completed detox, residential treatment or partial pospitalization programming
Need ongoing therapy and accountability
Are medically and psychiatrically stable
Want support while maintaining responsibility in or returning to daily home life
Brooks’ Intensive Outpatient Program emphasizes consistency, flexibility, and individualized care. Treatment schedules are designed to provide meaningful clinical engagement while supporting real-world responsibilities.
Programming may include:
One-on-one sessions focused on understanding substance use patterns, mental health needs, and developing personalized coping strategies.
Facilitated group sessions that provide peer support, shared learning, and opportunities to practice communication and accountability in recovery.
Educational sessions that help individuals understand how drugs and alcohol affect the brain and body, and how substance use can impact behavior and health.
Integrated support for individuals experiencing both substance use and mental health conditions, addressing both at the same time to improve stability.
Skills-based sessions focused on identifying triggers, managing stress, and developing practical strategies to reduce the risk of relapse.
Planning and coordination that support continued care after treatment, including outpatient services, therapy, and recovery resources.
Care plans are tailored to each person’s needs, history, and goals.
The IOP at Brooks supports individuals dealing with:
IOP can also be appropriate for individuals transitioning from higher levels of care who benefit from continued structure and support.
Feature | IOP | PHP |
Hours per week | Fewer hours | More intensive daily schedule |
Living situation | Live at home or sober housing | Live at home or supportive housing |
Level of structure | Moderate | High |
Common use | Step-down or moderate support | Higher clinical intensity |
Focus | Continued recovery and integration | Stabilization and symptom management |
A clinical assessment helps determine whether IOP or PHP is the right fit.
An Intensive Outpatient Program offers a balance between intensive clinical care and day-to-day independence. For many people, this level of care provides the structure they need without the restrictions of residential treatment. Key benefits of a IOP include:
Brooks Healing Center integrates holistic approaches alongside evidence-based treatment. When medications are used, the focus is on non-habit-forming options whenever possible, particularly for sleep, mood regulation, and ADHD-related symptoms. The goal is to support long-term stability without creating new dependencies.
Recovery doesn’t end when residential treatment does. IOP provides a supportive bridge between structured care and independent living, helping individuals apply skills in real-life settings while staying connected to clinical support and ongoing Medication-Assisted Treatment.
Regular treatment hours help establish consistency, accountability, and healthy routines that support recovery after Detox, Residential or PHP programming.
Finding the right rehab and detox center is a crucial part of ensuring you successfully complete treatment. Just like finding the right doctor for you and your family, you want to make sure the treatment facility you select is going to be a good fit, and there are several things to consider when selecting a treatment facility.
If you or someone you love is exploring treatment options, an Intensive Outpatient Program may be the right next step.
Brooks Healing Center offers:
Support is available to help you continue moving forward in recovery.
IOP stands for Intensive Outpatient Program. It is a structured form of treatment that provides several hours of therapy and support each week while allowing individuals to live at home or in supportive housing. IOP is designed for people who need more support than standard outpatient care but do not require 24-hour supervision.
IOP is considered outpatient treatment. While it is more intensive than traditional outpatient therapy, individuals return home after each session rather than staying overnight in a facility.
Inpatient treatment involves living at a facility full time while receiving care, typically with 24-hour support and supervision. Outpatient treatment allows individuals to attend scheduled therapy sessions while continuing to live at home. IOP falls under outpatient care but offers more structure and hours than standard outpatient programs.
Mental health IOP can be paid for through private insurance, employer-sponsored plans, or self-pay options. Coverage depends on the insurance provider, policy details, and medical necessity. Many programs also help verify benefits and explain payment options before treatment begins.
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