The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a structured treatment approach for individuals with substance use disorders (SUD). It offers a higher level of care than traditional outpatient therapy, allowing participants to maintain their daily responsibilities while receiving comprehensive support to achieve and sustain recovery.
Why Choose the IOP?
The Intensive Outpatient Program provides a balance of flexibility, structure, and support, making it an ideal option for individuals seeking recovery while managing everyday responsibilities. Through evidence-based programming and personalized care, participants gain the tools and confidence needed to achieve lasting recovery.
Locations
Adult Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Services are Offered at the Following PA Treatment & Healing Locations:
East Stroudsburg – (570) 223-503 Honesdale – (570) 253-3980
Milton – (570) 246-5866 Altoona – (814) 201-2355
For More Information About the Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Drug & Alcohol Program or Any of the Other Services PA Treatment & Healing Provides, Please Contact:
Kristi Harris, Project Director
Admission Criteria
Age: Adults
Sex: Male or Female
Key Features of the IOP
Structured and Evidence-Based Treatment
Our IOP includes a variety of therapeutic interventions designed to meet each client’s unique needs:
- Individual and group therapy
- Psychoeducation about addiction and recovery
- Coping strategies for managing cravings and triggers
- Medication management when appropriate
- Evidence-based programming, including Seeking Safety, The Matrix Model, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Unique Opportunities at PATH
Participants in the PATH program benefit from several unique offerings:
- Referrals to outside support groups such as AA, NA, and others
- Expertise in treating conduct-disordered youth and individuals with co-occurring mental health disorders
- Active client involvement in developing personalized treatment plans
- Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet client needs
- Drug screening to validate program compliance
- Use of PA Client Placement Criteria (PCPC) and American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) guidelines
Program Compliance Criteria
To ensure success in recovery, participants are required to:
- Maintain abstinence from all mood-altering chemicals, including alcohol, validated through urinalysis
- Avoid substituted addictive behaviors such as gambling, workaholism, or sexual addictions
- Demonstrate improvements in physical, emotional, intellectual, behavioral, social, financial, and spiritual well-being
- Achieve the goals and objectives outlined in their individual treatment plans
- Commit to the program for a minimum of 3-6 months or longer as advised
- Establish a strong support system prior to discharge
- Develop an aftercare plan approved by the Program Supervisor before leaving the program
- Honor the confidentiality and anonymity of fellow clients and group members
Program Guidelines
PATH may terminate therapy for clients who:
- Refuse to follow their treatment plan
- Fail to attend scheduled sessions
- Become incarcerated or do not comply with facility norms
- Display disruptive behavior, use physical violence, or threaten such actions
- Attend therapy under the influence of substances
- Engage in sexual misconduct toward staff or clients
- Refuse to honor financial commitments
Benefits of the IOP
The IOP provides flexibility, structure, and support through:
- Opportunities to transition from inpatient care or step up from outpatient therapy
- Drug screening to ensure accountability
- Individualized care for mental health and addiction challenges
- A therapeutic community fostering recovery and resilience