A Typical Day in Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Our intensive outpatient program (IOP) serves as the next step in the recovery process after completing PHP. In this phase of treatment, you’ll attend recurring outpatient sessions rather than stay at the facility for a full day of treatment.

Here, you’ll develop individual accountability, gain support from our clinical staff, and have a treatment plan built around your specific needs. During therapy sessions as part of the intensive outpatient program, our licensed therapists may work with you on topics such as:

  • Addressing cravings
  • Creating alternative coping mechanisms
  • Dealing with stress
  • Managing anger
  • Identifying triggers
  • Maintaining healthy relationships

How to Know Whether IOP Is Right For You

At North Georgia Recovery Center, IOP is considered an automatic next step for people who’ve completed a higher level of care. We’ll decide when you’re ready to move into IOP by considering whether:

  • You’ve completed PHP and are ready for the next step down in intensity
  • You’re ready for a structured program you can attend while slowly re-integrating back into your daily routine, such as work or school
  • You need an opportunity to practice individual accountability while still receiving consistent support
  • You’re managing addiction alongside anxiety, depression, or another mental health condition and are ready to start managing symptoms on your own
North Georgia Recovery Center's intensive outpatient program (IOP) provides a flexible level of care for those ready to step down from residential or PHP.

What Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Involves

Our intensive outpatient program is a flexible treatment program that provides patients with multiple options for managing addiction issues. Your experience in IOP may include:

Individual Therapy

Confidential sessions with a licensed therapist in which you can discuss your struggles and learn how to address them

Family Therapy

Therapy sessions that involve your loved ones in general talk therapy, thought exercises, and addiction education

Group Therapy

A therapeutic approach where people facing similar addiction challenges meet under the guidance of a therapist

Why Choose North Georgia Recovery Center’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

At North Georgia Recovery Center, we’re committed to treating people, not conditions. That means that no matter what addiction you’re struggling with, our program was designed to address the underlying causes and to help you realize complete wellbeing.

We take the time to thoroughly understand what you’re struggling with, so we can create a treatment plan that’s completely tailored to your needs. As you make progress through your recovery, our intensive outpatient program (IOP) serves as a natural gateway from full-day treatment to gradual return to your regular routines.

Does Your Insurance Cover IOP for Substance Abuse Treatment?

Before you start treatment at North Georgia Recovery Center, our team can verify your insurance benefits to help you understand your coverage. We accept most major insurance plans, and we’re happy to talk through your options so there are no surprises when you start our program.