Clients don’t need to take time off from work, school or their family obligations to recover from addiction. Rather than postponing addiction treatment because of scheduling conflicts, choosing outpatient programs is a smart choice. An intensive outpatient program offers clients the services and treatments they need most. Explore Gateway’s intensive outpatient programs, how they work and what to expect from them as a client or as a supportive family member.
Not all clients find it possible or desirable to be in a 24/7 rehabilitation environment. Fortunately, residential programs are not the only way to fight back against a drug or alcohol addiction. Outpatient rehabilitation programs offer the same types of treatments and services, but they don’t include accommodation.
There are several types of outpatient care available. One option is intensive outpatient rehabilitation. An intensive outpatient program may meet several times each week, but typically just for a few hours at a time. The programs are designed to fit into an otherwise full schedule. This allows those who have busy lives to make recovery a priority.
Our intensive outpatient program (IOP) allows those struggling with addiction in and around the Chicago area to participate in our recovery services while accommodating family and work life. IOP provides intensive treatments while working with your schedule. During a few sessions per week, you will work alongside our team to build the foundation for long-term recovery.
Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) provides the intensity of our residential treatment programs while allowing you to return to your own home at night. Also called day rehabilitation, PHP includes many of the same components of inpatient treatment, including medical care and clinical services.
This program is considered by many as the middle ground between full-time residential care and an intensive outpatient program.
The main difference between our IOP and PHP programs is the levels of intensity. IOP is a more flexible option that requires fewer hours in treatment and more weekend and evening sessions. PHP has a full-day schedule that individuals attend daily. Both programs are customized to our clients’ unique needs and center around evidence-based treatment.
Intensive outpatient programs are beneficial for clients from all walks of life. They are especially popular with those who don’t need or want residential care. They can also be part of a step-down approach to recovery. Finally, outpatient programs can be cheaper than alternatives for those on a budget.
An intensive outpatient program may be ideal for someone who needs to get back to work as quickly as possible.
Other candidates might include students in high school or college. Parents and those who serve as caregivers to family members also appreciate that IOP can work into their already full lives.
Choosing an intensive outpatient program may be a natural choice for someone who is ready to graduate from a residential program. IOP can still offer regular support and accountability several times per week. It can serve as a transition period between 24/7 care and independent living. In this way, intensive outpatient programs may be a smart way to prevent relapse.
Finally, it is important not to ignore the issue of financing treatment. Sadly, many prospective clients who need support don’t get help because they are worried about cost. Although there are many ways to finance recovery, including insurance, intensive outpatient programs are a viable option for those who want to limit their expenses. In fact, Gateway is both an in and out-of-network provider for many major insurance carriers.
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There are plenty of reasons to choose IOP in the fight against addiction. Many clients find that the flexible scheduling works best for their lives. If full-time or residential care doesn’t work, then intensive outpatient rehabilitation can be the better choice for you.
Intensive outpatient care also provides clients with routine. There is accountability and peer support, not to mention medical counseling and addiction therapy. In short, intensive outpatient treatment allows clients to focus on their recovery even when life gets in the way.
All too often, clients and their loved ones want to find a recovery solution that can be contained to a few weeks. The reality is that overcoming addiction isn’t just a single step. It is a process, and most clients will thrive if they can embrace the full continuum of care.
An intensive outpatient program can be a key part of that continuum of care. It provides a simple transition between full-time support and solo living. It can be a great way to fight back against relapse when the risks are highest, and it can provide clients with the strength and confidence they need for lifelong sobriety.
If you can’t attend in person due to current social distancing rules or an inability to come to one of our treatment facilities, Gateway Foundation is proud to offer virtual outpatient services to residents in Chicago and throughout Illinois. Our online intensive outpatient program and partial hospitalization program directly mirror our in-person treatments while using a different medium. That means the same hours, intensity levels, methods, approaches and commitment to personalized treatment.
All telehealth programs utilize HIPAA-compliant teleconferencing platforms for both group and individual sessions.
Our virtual programs are especially useful for clients with home and work commitments or those uncomfortable attending our treatment programs in person for any reason.
Some other benefits of virtual PHP and IOP include:
Nearly every one of our clients who experience our telehealth outpatient care discover the engagement level and therapeutic services exceed their expectations. However, if you struggle with severe addiction or are experiencing heightened symptoms, this may not be the most effective care format for you. We encourage you to contact us to discuss our virtual outpatient services with a member of our team.
What is it like to attend an intensive outpatient program online? Rather than daily group counseling or individual therapy sessions held in person, these outpatient services are provided via our safe and secure teleconferencing platform — similar to Skype or FaceTime. All you need is a laptop, computer, tablet or smartphone and a secure internet connection.
Treatment at Gateway Foundation begins with a comprehensive intake assessment provided by our highly trained addiction specialists. With virtual programming, this evaluation can be conducted online.
With virtual IOP, you never have to worry about your personal health information becoming compromised. Your telehealth portal is accessible only by you using your email address. During group sessions or support meetings, our facilitators will need to know who is participating for documentation purposes. However, you can choose how much or how little you share with your peers. You can also limit video or audio at any time.
At Gateway locations, clients can choose to participate in an intensive outpatient program. These programs offer the same addiction therapies and treatments as other successful rehabilitation programs. Some of the many therapies available to clients include:
An intensive outpatient program offers clients a path to recovery that can fit into their schedule. At Gateway, with locations in and around Chicago, Illinois, it is just one of many options for recovery. Work toward sobriety starting right now by calling 877–377–2027.
