Intensive Outpatient Rehabilitation (IOP)
What Is IOP? Understanding the Meaning of an Intensive Outpatient Program
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a beacon of hope for individuals seeking recovery without the need for inpatient or residential care. The IOP program provides 9 to 19 hours of structured programming each week, meticulously tailored to each patient’s personal recovery journey. By understanding the true IOP meaning, intensive treatment with flexible scheduling, patients receive the support they need while continuing with work, school, or family responsibilities.
Embracing the philosophy of Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions, we believe in nurturing the potential within each individual. Our intensive outpatient program (IOP) begins with a comprehensive step-down approach, starting at 5 days per week, then transitioning to 4, and finally 3 days. This phased structure provides consistency while gradually increasing independence. The essence of our IOP is to empower individuals with relapse management skills, robust psychosocial support, and personalized care that addresses unique symptoms and needs. Unlike standard outpatient services, our IOP program in Columbus, Ohio delivers an elevated level of accountability and evidence-based treatment.
Skills and Topics Covered in IOP
Key topics covered in our intensive outpatient program include:
- Emotion regulation
- Anger management
- Coping with stress and boredom
- Establishing healthy boundaries
- Fostering healthy friendships and relationships
- Understanding the dangers of relapse
- Recognizing personal triggers
- Mastering effective communication skills
The development of these vital coping strategies is crucial for patients to sustain long-term recovery even after completing the IOP program. By reinforcing life skills alongside relapse prevention tools, Lighthouse’s IOP ensures individuals leave treatment equipped for real-world success.
Outpatient Rehab Services
- Group counseling sessions focused on peer connection and recovery support
- Individual counseling for personalized treatment goals
- Case management to connect patients with essential resources
- Peer Support services
- Nursing services and medical oversight
- Comprehensive mental health evaluation
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
- Random urine drug screening
- Random breathalyzer testing
Substance Use Disorder And/Or
Outpatient Mental Health (OP)
Lighthouse’s Outpatient Program (OP) is a testament to our commitment to ongoing recovery and long-term wellness. It is designed for patients who have progressed beyond the intensive stages of the IOP program (5, 4, and 3 day schedules) and are ready for more independence while still benefitting from clinical support. This program also welcomes individuals in stable conditions who still benefit from structured monitoring. Our outpatient drug rehab and alcohol rehab services provide continuity of care after completing an intensive outpatient program, ensuring every patient’s recovery is fully supported.
Outpatient Services Include:
- Group Counseling
- Individual counseling
- Case management
- Peer support services
- Peer Support services
- Nursing services
- Mental Health Evaluation
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
- Random urine drug screening
- Random breathalyzer testing
Embracing Whole-Person Wellness in Outpatient Rehab Care
By embracing the whole person and fostering a strong sense of self, our OP program supports patients in achieving meaningful and lasting changes in both substance use and mental health. This holistic approach enables individuals to manage daily life tasks in healthy, fulfilling ways. Many patients who complete the intensive outpatient program (IOP) choose to continue into OP for ongoing support, ensuring that the progress made in IOP is sustained and strengthened.
