Intensive Outpatient Program in Atlanta
Millions of Americans deal with some form of mental illness on a daily basis, and millions more are likely undiagnosed. Time Wellness Centers offers mental health treatment at the intensive outpatient level in Atlanta, Georgia.
Contact us today to learn more about our intensive outpatient program (IOP).
What is an IOP for Mental Health?
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) is a program that usually consists of both individual and group therapy. It’s also typically an outpatient process, meaning you will not be admitted to an inpatient facility during this time.
IOPs are relatively short-term programs with limited commitments required by the patient and the therapist or counselor involved in their care. This makes them ideal for those who need help but aren’t ready or able to make long-term changes, or even if they’re already progressing with another treatment plan.
A mental health IOP typically provides a minimum of nine hours of services each week, often spread across three to five days, with three-hour sessions each day. These services are provided in outpatient settings, so treatment usually lasts longer than in a residential program.
Time Wellness Centers’ mental health IOP in Atlanta allows clients to live at home and be with their families while receiving professional and intensive care for their mental health symptoms. This reduces the cost of care and lets you recover in a more familiar setting.
IOPs can be the ideal treatment approach for those with moderate to severe symptoms yet who may be unable to leave home for an extended period of time due to responsibilities at work or home.
What to Expect at Our Mental Health IOP in Atlanta, Georgia
It’s usually offered in an outpatient setting but can also be provided on an inpatient or partial hospitalization basis.
A mental health IOP program typically involves a team of professionals specializing in specific areas. These specialists will work together to create a program tailored to your needs based on their expertise and knowledge base.
Therapy specialists will create a plan for you to follow during your time at the facility. This might include combining services like therapy, medication management sessions with a psychiatrist or nurse practitioner, group meetings where people share experiences related to their conditions (for example, anxiety support groups), and educational classes about topics such as depression management skills training programs.
Participating in our Atlanta intensive outpatient program can give you:
- Freedom to continue with work or school
- A chance to remain close to home while getting help
- Access to high-quality services
- Group support
- Reduced cost of treatment
- Accountability
Learn more about our Atlanta-area mental health facilities.
When you start treatment, you’ll divide your time between a variety of therapy sessions. You will find time every week for individual and group therapy led by licensed therapists and professionals. In addition to things like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy, we provide services such as:
- Yoga
- Music therapy
- Red light therapy
- Brain mapping
- Life skills
- Outdoor activities
What you receive during treatment will be specific to your strengths, weaknesses, and goals for your mental health. You’ll work with a team who can monitor your progress and provide recommendations for increased services, additional holistic modalities, or decreased levels of care.
Mental Health Treatment
Why Should I Attend an IOP in Atlanta?
Clients in IOP programs learn how to make good decisions, which helps them avoid the negative consequences of poor coping mechanisms.
Mood Disorders
Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, Dysthymia
Anxiety Disorders
Panic Disorder, PTSD, Obsessive Compulsive
Thought Disorders
Co-Occurring Disorders
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