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The Intensive Outpatient Program is designed for individuals whose substance use may be appropriately treated in an outpatient setting. Admission to the program is determined on an individual basis following an assessment. This program allows the patient to continue with employment, school or home responsibilities while receiving treatment. Patients are expected to commit their primary effort to treatment.
How does the program work?
The Intensive Outpatient Program is highly structured and is designed to maximize recovery through the use of individual, group and family therapy. Therapy sessions are generally offered mornings and mid-afternoons/evenings Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. The total number of hours of IOP treatment includes three hours of group therapy three times each week for a total of nine hours. In addition, each client will meet in an individual session with an assigned counselor on a weekly basis.
In this program, a wellness model of recovery is used to assist the patient in making lifestyle changes and to become involved in self-help groups such as AA or NA. Family members are also encouraged to become involved with the treatment process through participating in family therapy sessions. At the completion of the program, patients are then placed into the Extended Outpatient Program (EOP) Phase-II part of the program.
What are the treatment times?
Adult
IOP Day Program: 10 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
IOP Afternoon/Evening Program: 3:30 to 6:20 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
Adolescent – Ages 16 and older
IOP Program: 3:30 to 6:20 p.m. with adult clients
What are groups like?
The adult program consists of three separate groups each day that focus on different topics.
Education Group
10 to 10:50 a.m. or 3:30 to 4:20 p.m.
Education Group provides individuals with insight and tools to work through recovery in an interactive and informative setting.
Therapy Group
11 to 11:50 a.m. or 4:30 to 5:20 p.m.
Therapy Group allows all clients to explore how substance use has personally affected their lives. Group members share information within a safe, therapeutic environment. Clients and the counselor facilitating the group provide feedback and support.
Self-Esteem Group
Noon to 12:50 p.m. or 5:30 to 6:20 p.m.
Self-Esteem group invites group members to reflect on their relationship with themselves. This group aids in developing a healthy self-worth. Individuals may become more aware of how their unique perception and attitude can help to shape the recovery process and allow them to lead a more emotionally balanced life.
Extended Outpatient Program (EOP)
The Extended Outpatient Program is designed for patients whose substance use is addressed at a lower level of intensity. This program allows the patient to continue with employment, school or home responsibilities while receiving treatment. In this program, group meetings occur on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday with both morning and mid-afternoon/evening programming available.The total number of hours and days of attendance will be dependent on individual needs, preferences and collaboration with counseling staff. Generally, EOP begins at six hours per week and moves down gradually as the individual progresses through the program. Individual counseling sessions will continue on a bi-weekly basis and as any need may arise.
Treatment in accordance with the patient's needs
Through Sedlacek's programs, patients are helped to examine their substance use, resolve conflicts caused by their illness and are encouraged to make lifestyle changes. Although the Outpatient Program has a basic structure, each treatment plan is tailored to the individual. In all of our programs, family members are strongly encouraged to participate through the "Family CaringProgram." When appropriate, referrals may be made to community services such as financial, marital and/or individual mental health counseling where the patient's issues may be further addressed as appropriate.
Graduation and One-Year Milestone
When a patient has successfully completed his or her course of treatment with us, he or she is recognized by staff and other group members for this outstanding accomplishment. When patients have one year of sobriety under their belts after discharge, Sedlacek welcomes them back to speak to the new group of patients and provide insight into how they are remaining clean and sober.
