Intensive Outpatient Program

The Intensive Outpatient Program

group-therapy-2 The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed to provide intensive counseling for those clients dealing with a diagnosis of substance dependence. The program is up to 12 weeks in length and blends both individual counseling and group counseling in a structured outpatient treatment setting.

The IOP at ADS is built in part on the proven best practice curriculum, The Matrix Model, which has been widely used with success for a number of years in treatment centers across the country.

The Matrix Model is fully endorsed by SAMHSA (the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration) which is a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

IOP treatment groups meet three times per week as mandated by North Carolina state service definitions. Individual counseling is offered once per week (or more) depending on each client’s need. Random urinalysis drug testing occurs at various times during the course of IOP treatment. IOP participants are encouraged to also begin seeking additional community support for their recoveries to reinforce & enhance their commitment to an ongoing substance free life.

ADS Weekly Schedule for IOP in Greensboro

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (morning)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (evening)

ADS Weekly Schedule for IOP in Asheboro

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (evening)

Individual counseling sessions are scheduled by appointment between the IOP counselor and the client. Family or other supports may attend the scheduled individual session as requested by the client.

The Primary Purpose of IOP

The main objective of IOP is to help clients learn the skills necessary sobriety-3 to establish and maintain a comfortable substance free life. While this often takes time to achieve, the IOP is one of the most valuable tools available for helping people move forward in their journey of recovery.