Mental Health IOP · daytime sessions, a few times a week
Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Steubenville, Ohio
Structured daytime therapy a few times a week for depression, anxiety, trauma and mood disorders, while you keep up with daily life.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Pamela Tambini, Medical Oversight · Last reviewed
Overview
What Is a Mental Health IOP?
An intensive outpatient program gives you a few therapy sessions each week, during the day, while you keep living your life. It is more structured than standard therapy, and far more flexible than a full-day program.
IOP works well when symptoms are affecting daily life but you can stay safe and functioning between sessions. It’s also a common next step after mental health PHP.
At The Ohio Recovery Collective, mental health IOP is for people whose main concern is their mental health. You don’t need a substance use problem to be treated here. If substance use is part of the picture, our dual diagnosis treatment addresses both in one plan.
Who Mental Health IOP Is For
When weekly therapy is not enough
You’re in therapy, or have tried it, but an hour a week isn’t moving things fast enough.Stepping down from PHP or the hospital
IOP keeps regular support in place as you return to work and routine, so progress holds.Keeping up with daily life
You need real structure and accountability, but your life can’t pause for full days of treatment.
Conditions We Treat
Recognizing yourself in one of these is not a diagnosis, and you don’t need a diagnosis before you call.
Depression and mood disorders
Low mood, loss of motivation and withdrawal that make ordinary days feel heavy.
Anxiety and panic disorders
Worry, panic attacks and avoidance that keep getting in the way.
PTSD and trauma
The after-effects of trauma, treated in a trauma-informed setting at a pace you can manage.
Bipolar disorder
Building routines, spotting early warning signs and staying steady between episodes.
OCD
Intrusive thoughts and compulsions that take up time and cause distress.
Adjustment and life transitions
Grief, divorce, job loss or other changes that have knocked you off balance.
What Treatment Includes
Every plan starts with an assessment and is built around your goals.
- Group therapy a few times a week, separate from our addiction treatment groups, focused on coping skills and emotion regulation
- Individual therapy with a consistent clinician
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to challenge unhelpful thinking
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills for distress tolerance and relationships
- Medication management by our in-house team, where it’s part of your plan
- Family involvement, when you want it
- A plan for what comes next, including outpatient care
IOP vs. PHP vs. Outpatient
Mental Health PHP
- Time in treatment
- Several hours a day, 5 to 7 days a week
- Where you sleep
- At home or in recovery housing
- Work or school during treatment
- Usually paused
- Best for
- Stabilizing serious symptoms
Mental Health IOP
- Time in treatment
- A few times a week
- Where you sleep
- At home
- Work or school during treatment
- Usually possible
- Best for
- Building skills while keeping a routine
Mental Health Outpatient
- Time in treatment
- Once a week
- Where you sleep
- At home
- Work or school during treatment
- Yes
- Best for
- Ongoing support once stable
If you need help right now
If you’re thinking about suicide or are in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. If you’re in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a substance use problem to attend?
No. Our mental health IOP is for people whose main concern is their mental health. If you also use alcohol or drugs, we treat both together.
Can I work while in IOP?
It depends on your schedule. Mental health IOP runs during the day, a few times a week, and we don’t offer evening sessions. Our admissions team can walk you through session times before you start.
How long does mental health IOP last?
There’s no set length. Our clinical and medical teams recommend how long you attend based on your needs and treatment plan, and adjust that recommendation as you progress.
What’s the difference between IOP and PHP?
PHP is full-day treatment most days of the week. IOP is a few hours at a time, a few days a week, during the day.
Do you offer virtual IOP?
No. All mental health programs at The Ohio Recovery Collective are in person, at our Steubenville facility.
Paying for treatment
Insurance for Mental Health IOP
Most major insurance plans cover intensive outpatient treatment for mental health. We work with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Optum, UnitedHealthcare and others. We verify your benefits for free before treatment starts.
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Start With a Confidential Conversation
Call our admissions team. We’ll ask what’s been happening, recommend a level of care, and verify your insurance.
4525 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville, OH 43952