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