Half Day (IOP/IOS**) Program for Addiction Treatment
There are many reasons why a person in recovery may not be in a full-time residential program. Work, school, or family obligations may require them to live at home, or perhaps they have already completed an in-patient program or a PHP. Regardless of the reason, the early stages of rehabilitation outside of a residential program are perhaps the most critical time in the rehabilitation treatment.
Topsail Addiction Treatment has created an Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOS) program that helps individuals in Massachusetts make that transition by providing support and resources while they work, go to school, and generally try to balance their addiction treatment and rehab with their everyday lives.
What is Intensive Outpatient Service (IOP/IOS)?
A half day, intensive outpatient program, sometimes referred to as an IOP, is an immersive treatment program that helps individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction or alcohol problems while they live at home. IOP or IOS are programs designed so the patient can live in their own residence or a sober living home in Greater Boston and take part in an immersive program of continuing treatment at our North Andover facility, including:
- Case Management
- Individual and group counseling
- Specialized addiction therapies
- Classes and workshops
- Job training
An IOP/IOS program can be used immediately after detox, or it can serve as a step-down from a residential program or PHP. For those at risk of relapse, an IOP provides the resources and support to enable them to transition back into a day-to-day life outside of a full-time residential or Full Day/PHP treatment program.
Why Choose Half Day Addiction Treatment Near Me?
Many people choose a Half Day IOP/IOS** treatment program because it provides an opportunity to work, take care of family members, or return to school. Half Day Treatment is also a better financial option as it generally cosst less than a residential facility or full day/PHP program.
Half Day Programs are also effective for people who are dealing with co-occurring mental health issues such as bipolar disorder or depression, along with their addiction. The intensive and longer therapies and counseling sessions have proven useful to help people understand how they each contribute to the other and how to better work through those challenges.
How Do Half Day Treatment Programs (IOP/IOS) Work?
Before beginning an IOP/IOS** for a substance abuse disorder, each patient undergoes a thorough assessment with an addiction specialist or a case manager to create an individual program tailored to their needs. These physical and mental health evaluations are an important part of this process to uncover potential health problems or co-occurring issues that may inhibit their success in the program.
Once the physical and mental evaluations have been completed, we will work with you to create a structured schedule of therapy, support, and counseling sessions. As the name of the program suggests, these schedules and programs tend to be more intensive than a typical outpatient program. This helps the patient stay focused on their recovery and provide a valuable behavioral, psychological, and social support system during this potentially vulnerable time.
Half Day Treatment also acts as a natural “step down” for someone completing a full day/PHP treatment plan. IOP/IOS** requires less time than PHP* and provides clients more freedom and flexibility as they slowly make the transition back to normal life.
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Services and Therapies in Topsail's Half Day Treatment Program
A typical IOP/IOS outpatient addiction treatment program at Topsail usually consists of three days a week for about 3 hours each of those days and may include a variety of services specific to helping you identify and work through your addiction issues. These may include:
Individual counseling with a licensed therapist is conducted in a private setting that helps uncover co-occurring issues, as well as treating addiction issues.
Group therapy may be part of an individual’s treatment program. It is an important stage of healing that allows the individual to realize they are not alone in experiencing addiction.
CBT is an evidence-based, scientifically-proven Method of therapy used in addiction treatment and recovery. It helps patients to learn to identify negative thought patterns and adjust their thinking to inspire toward positive results.
Family Therapy can be a critical tool in the recovery process. Many addiction problems begin in the home, and understanding family history, and day-to-day interactions can play a large part in the effective treatment of addiction.
12-Step programs are a very effective type of group therapy for many people. Unlike formal therapy sessions, 12 -step meetings are peer-driven and run by the meeting’s attendees and allow people to interact with their experiences while they support and learn from each other.
Many of our patients will work with a central case manager who can monitor and adjust their program to help it best fit the patient’s needs as they evolve.
Intensive Outpatient Therapy in Massachusetts and New England
The Topsail IOP/IOS** programs are conveniently located at our facility in Andover, MA. Convenient from route 128, 495, 95 or 93, we offer residents from the Greater Boston Area, North Shore, Lowell, Lawrence, the MetroNorth and Southern New Hampshire the programming, amenities, and services with world class clinical care. Our serene and private setting is an ideal place for you to continue your recovery journey.
