Our Intensive Outpatient Therapy Program for Adults
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for mental health is designed to support those individuals who have suffered from depression, anxiety and other mental health diagnoses, and are learning how to transition back into their lives. This includes those who want to try group therapy to gain perspective on their mental illness or those who want to continue therapy as they navigate the intricacies of life.
Clients attend group sessions with peers and participate in classroom-style educational groups, similar to PHP clients. The major difference between IOP and PHP is the amount of time in treatment. IOP meets three half days per week and PHP meets five full days per week.
Intensive Outpatient Program Schedule
VIRTUAL IOP OPTIONS
- MORNING TRACK: Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9 AM - 12 PM
- AFTERNOON TRACK: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday | 3 PM - 6 PM
IN-PERSON OPTION
- EVENING TRACK: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday | 6 PM - 9 PM
Therapies
The treatment model includes evidence-based therapy, psycho-educational skills groups, process groups and a wide variety of integrative therapies including:
Diagnoses
This program is designed to treat adults 18 years of age or older, who are experiencing one or more of the following diagnoses:
Our Intensive Outpatient Program for Mental Health
Clients entering IOP meet with a psychiatric provider at HopeWay for an initial evaluation before starting treatment.
During treatment, clients attend IOP sessions at HopeWay while continuing to see their existing psychiatrist and/or therapist in their community. If a client in IOP requests a referral for new individual providers, HopeWay will work with the client to make an appropriate recommendation.
Admissions & Insurance Information
Frequently Asked Questions
HopeWay's Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides structured, evidence-based treatment for individuals who need more support than weekly outpatient therapy but do not require inpatient or residential care. Clients attend three-hour sessions three days a week, either in person or virtually, while continuing to manage work, school, family, and other daily responsibilities. The program helps individuals build coping skills, strengthen emotional wellness, and make meaningful progress in their recovery.
HopeWay offers three adult IOP tracks:
- VIRTUAL IOP OPTIONS
- MORNING TRACK: Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9 AM - 12 PM
- AFTERNOON TRACK: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday | 3 PM - 6 PM
- IN-PERSON OPTION
- EVENING TRACK: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday | 6 PM - 9 PM
The length of stay is individualized based on the client’s progress and goals. Clients spend an average of nine weeks in our adult IOP.
Yes. The evening and afternoon IOP tracks were specifically created for people who need to keep working or attending school during the day.
Typically, yes. We are in-network with most major insurance providers. Our finance team will check insurance benefits and authorization during the admissions process.
HopeWay's IOP treats adults experiencing a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, trauma-related disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and other mood disorders.
No, clients in our Intensive Outpatient Program continue working with their outside providers while in treatment. IOP is a group-based program.
We offer three IOP tracks, two virtually and one in-person. Each track meets three days per week, with each session lasting three hours, for a total of nine hours of treatment each week.
We offer three IOP tracks, two virtually and one in-person. Each track meets three days per week, with each session lasting three hours, for a total of nine hours of treatment each week.
IOP is a group-based program. We strongly encourage clients to continue working with their outpatient therapist while attending IOP.
You do not need to complete a higher level of care before starting HopeWay's Adult IOP. While many clients transition into IOP after residential treatment or a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), others begin IOP directly from home. During the admissions process, our team will complete a comprehensive assessment to determine whether IOP is the most appropriate level of care based on your individual needs.
No. Meals are not provided during the Adult IOP because sessions are scheduled outside of traditional meal times. HopeWay offers the following Adult IOP schedules:
- Virtual Morning Track: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Virtual Afternoon Track: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday | 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- In-Person Evening Track: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
IOP focuses on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), along with psychoeducational and process groups, and integrative therapies (art, music, nutrition, drama, etc).
We encourage clients to continue working with their outpatient therapist while participating in IOP whenever possible. If you do not already have an outpatient therapist, our Aftercare Coordinators will work with you before discharge to connect you with appropriate ongoing therapy and other community resources.