Intensive Outpatient Program

Recovering from addiction or chronic trauma sometimes requires intensive therapy. At PATH Therapy Services, an intensive outpatient program is available for adults and adolescents who need extra support navigating mental or emotional health issues. Corinne Milentijevic, MSSA, LISW-S, and the team structure therapy sessions to your individual needs and teach you communication and coping strategies to overcome addiction and other challenging life circumstances. Call the Youngstown, Ohio, office today to schedule an intensive outpatient program consultation. You can also book an appointment online.

What is an intensive outpatient program?

An intensive outpatient program is a treatment solution for people with mental health issues or substance use disorder. The program provides structure, therapeutic support, and education, so you can stabilize your mental health and maintain sobriety in the long term.

Unlike inpatient care, an intensive outpatient program allows you to continue living at home while receiving treatment. You can also attend school, go to work, and manage other responsibilities while participating in an outpatient program.

PATH Therapy Services offers an intensive outpatient program for adults and adolescents who want to achieve recovery from alcohol or drug addiction.

The mental health team also provides outpatient resources to those managing depression, anxiety, and other chronic mental health disorders.

When should I consider an intensive outpatient program?

An outpatient program might also be appropriate if you must meet work or school obligations but need treatment for:

• Trauma
• Depression
• Drug addiction
• Eating disorders
• Alcohol addiction
• Anxiety or panic disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Your provider may recommend intensive outpatient therapy if you experience mild to moderate symptoms of a mental or emotional condition, have a solid support system at home, and are otherwise in good health.

You might also be a candidate for the intensive outpatient program at PATH Therapy Services if you’re leaving a residential program and need continued therapeutic support to ease the transition.

If you don’t qualify for outpatient services because of the severity or frequency of your symptoms, the team discusses your options for inpatient treatment or hospitalization during your initial consultation.

What is included in an intensive outpatient program?

An intensive outpatient program offers a higher level of care than traditional therapy services. The program typically includes multiple hours of therapy each week in the PATH Therapy Services office.

Depending on your needs and the condition you’re treating, the team may include different services in your outpatient program, such as:

• Individual therapy
• Couples or family counseling
• Group therapy
• Life skills support
• Educational sessions

The specialists also offer medication management services to support your use of medications to address substance use disorders and other mental health conditions.

Call PATH Therapy Services today to learn more about the benefits of an intensive outpatient program or book a consultation online.