Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

This program is designed for adults who need a higher level of treatment than traditional outpatient counseling. We provide a supportive environment where patients focus on improving life skills. Participants may continue activities in their home or work environment while in treatment.

Program Features:

• In person IOP treatment is from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Tele (virtual) IOP treatment is from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m and 5:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
• Medication management
• Group therapy and individual case management
• Nursing service
• Experiential learning and recreational therapy
• Chemical dependency education
• Education groups for daily living
• Lunch
• Comprehensive discharge planning

Clients attend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy groups on:

• Processing grief
• Improving coping skills
• Reducing anxiety and depression
• Spiritual care
• Stress management and problem-solving
• Communication
• Relaxation skills
• Emotional regulation

Dual Diagnosis Evening Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Austin Oaks Hospital now offers an evening Dual Diagnosis Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for clients in all levels of substance use recovery.

IOP Components:

• Masters level clinicians that specialize in addiction
• Individual and family therapy as needed
• Comprehensive discharge planning
• Guest speakers in addiction
• Referrals for aftercare

The highly structured and supportive environment empowers clients to establish and maintain abstinence from alcohol and drugs, while participating in their day to day lives and responsibilities.

The IOP may also include guest speakers such as medical doctors and psychiatrists specializing in addiction and recovery.

Treatment draws from evidence-based therapy: such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement.

An important goal of the program is to reduce the stigma of addiction through education for clients and families. While research shows group therapy to be most effective for substance use, we provide individual therapy as necessary to enhance treatment.

IOP is an excellent support for a client’s first time in treatment or as a step down level of care from inpatient treatment.

Contact Austin Oaks Hospital

Talking with one of the mental health professionals at our treatment center could help answer your questions. Our team is ready and waiting to identify how we may be able to help you or your loved one improve daily life with our mental health services. We offer no-cost, confidential assessments 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 512-440-4800.

Our inpatient and outpatient programs can help individuals deal with mental illness or behavioral health issues whether they’re suffering from depression, anxiety or other disorders. If you are currently experiencing an emergency, please dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.