Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) for coronavirus disease 2019 offer a structured middle ground between inpatient care and standard weekly therapy.
What Is IOP for Coronavirus Disease 2019?
IOP typically involves 3-4 days per week, 3 hours per day, in structured therapeutic programming for coronavirus disease 2019. You sleep at home while receiving near-daily support.
Who Benefits from IOP for Coronavirus Disease 2019?
IOP is appropriate when:
- Standard weekly therapy isn't sufficient for current coronavirus disease 2019 severity
- Step-down from inpatient care to maintain stability
- Acute life stressors have temporarily worsened coronavirus disease 2019 beyond weekly therapy's capacity
- Building foundational skills for coronavirus disease 2019 management in an intensive format
What IOP for Coronavirus Disease 2019 Involves
Most IOP programs for coronavirus disease 2019 include group therapy, skills training (DBT, CBT), individual sessions, and family components.
Finding an IOP for Coronavirus Disease 2019
Ask your current therapist for referrals, contact your insurance, or use SAMHSA's treatment locator to find IOP programs specializing in coronavirus disease 2019.