Tuesday, 12 November 2019

Vital Facts About an Intensive Outpatient Program


IOP, the acronym for Intensive Outpatient Program is a primary treatment program that may be recommended for individuals who do not require medically-supervised detox, and can also enable individuals in recovery to continue their recovery therapies following successful detox, on a part-time yet intensive schedule, designed to balance family and work life.


The mission of the HELP Outpatient Intensive Outpatient Program New York City will be to deliver recovery-oriented services to individuals who are experiencing an acute episode of mental illness with the program striving to improve the mental health needs of New York City Residents. HELP IOP is committed to providing an intensive high level of mental health care.

Eligibility for IOP:

This program is ideal for individuals who are struggling with problems associated with addictions, substance use and abuse, or the co-occurring disorders associated with substance use. A clinical/medical assessment is what determines the eligibility for the IOP. According to the initial assessment and follow up, the treatment program is customized for each person.

Many different areas and topics, such as spirituality, relapse prevention skills, ways to manage urges and cravings, advancement of the disease of addiction, post-acute withdrawal syndrome or PAWS, understanding the brain chemistry of addiction, focus on co-occurring disorders and the effects on addiction and recovery, etc.- are covered in the IOP.

Difference Between Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment:

Speaking of an inpatient treatment facility, you live in a residence area under the rules and governance of the operators of the center with each center being unique with its own set of requirements, but you generally give up control of your day to day life while in treatment, whereas with an outpatient program you continue to live at your own home and remain in control of your own life. You can continue to work or get a job, and start rebuilding your personal life at the same time with help and support you receive from the program. You, in the Intensive Outpatient Program, carry on with your life with support from the local clinical, emotional and peer support systems offered by the IOP.

Call Anthony Pick, LCSW, Clinical Director at HELP Counseling Center, (212) 876-2300 ext.124 for more information.

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