An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a structured mental health treatment program designed for individuals who need more support than traditional individual therapy but do not require 24-hour residential care. IOPs offer a focused and accelerated approach to addressing various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and other significant challenges.

Key Features of IOPs:

• Short-Term, Intensive Treatment: With sessions several days a week, IOPs allowing for concentrated progress in a shorter time frame.
• Group Therapy Emphasis: Group therapy is a central component of IOPs, providing a supportive environment where individuals can share experiences, learn from others, and develop coping skills.
• Individual Therapy: IOPs also include individual therapy sessions to address specific needs and tailor treatment to each person’s unique circumstances.
• Escalated Level of Care: IOPs offer a higher level of support than standard outpatient therapy, making them suitable for those who have not found sufficient relief with less intensive options.

First, your care team must determine whether an IOP is a good fit for you at this stage. If it is, your IOP team (consisting of a therapist, psychiatrist, care coordinator, and specialists when appropriate), will create a personalized plan outlining your goals and the therapies involved. Group therapy is at the center of the IOP program, with three sessions a week (each lasting three hours). Throughout the program, the team monitors your progress and adjusts your treatment plan as needed. As you reach your goals, they help you create an aftercare plan to support your continued recovery after leaving the IOP.

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) and inpatient care are both designed to address mental health challenges, but they differ significantly in intensity and structure.

Intensity: IOPs are less intensive than inpatient hospitalization or partial hospitalization, offering a step down from 24/7 care while still providing a structured treatment environment. This makes IOPs suitable for individuals who have a safe and stable living situation but require more support than traditional outpatient therapy.

Structure: IOPs typically involve 9+ hours of treatment per week, spread across several days. Treatment often includes a combination of group therapy, individual therapy, and other modalities like medication management.

Delivery: IOPs can be delivered in person or through telehealth, offering flexibility and convenience for individuals who may not be able to attend a physical facility.

Medications are not required but may be helpful in some cases. During your initial evaluation, you will discuss your situation and needs with a psychiatric provider.

IOPs are designed to help individuals facing a wide range of mental health challenges, including but not limited to:

• Depression
• Anxiety disorders
• Mood disorders (such as bipolar)
• Co-occurring psychiatric disorders
• Substance abuse

If you’re wondering whether our IOP program is suitable for your needs, please reach out for a consultation.

Our IOP includes group therapy sessions each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Weekly individual therapy sessions are scheduled separately.

Many insurance policies cover intensive outpatient programs, but your coverage will depend on your individual insurance plan. Eligibility is determined prior to admission to the program.

You may choose to attend the IOP in person at our comfortable, convenient Siyan Care Campus in Santa Rosa, or virtually from your own home with our telehealth option.

A telehealth visit is an audio-visual, real-time exchange (a video call) between you and a provider that takes place instead of a scheduled in-person appointment. These types of visits are also sometimes referred to as telemedicine visits.

With telehealth, you can have your visit from the comfort and safety of your own home via a computer, tablet or cell phone with video capability and an internet connection. The provider will connect with you via the internet.

We use a secure telehealth platform called Tebra for our telehealth appointments. You will not need to download any software or application prior to your visit. You will receive a link for your appointment by email prior to your scheduled appointment.

You may use your mobile phone (iOS or Android), computer, or tablet. The device must be able to make phone calls and have video capabilities, a microphone, and audio. You also must have a reliable, high-speed internet connection ( WiFi or a cellular data connection with 5G LTE). Make sure your internet is stable and it can run video without a break.

On the day of your appointment, please make sure your device is sufficiently charged or plugged in; you can log in to your visit up to 5 minutes prior to the start time.

It is not always easy or convenient for patients to get help for their healthcare needs. Telehealth offers an alternative way to see providers and get the healthcare you need without leaving home. Telehealth reduces the time you spend traveling to a clinic and waiting for your appointment, as well as your time away from work and other priorities.

Coverage for services is dependent upon each individual client’s insurance plan. Eligibility is determined prior to admission.

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