Treatment Programs
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Comprehensive addiction treatment with evening scheduling so you can keep your life running.
An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides 9 to 15 hours per week of structured clinical services including group therapy, individual counseling, and skills development. IOP allows adults to maintain work, school, or family responsibilities while receiving serious treatment. ASAM Level 2.1.
- Hours of clinical care per week
- 9-15
- Days per week
- 3-5
- ASAM level of care
- 2.1
- Evening scheduling
- Yes
Is IOP Right for You?
IOP is designed for adults who need intensive care without a daytime commitment
IOP works for adults stepping down from PHP, or those entering treatment for the first time with a clinical profile that does not require PHP-level intensity. The right starting level is determined by a clinical assessment.
- Stepping down from Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
- Employed adults who cannot attend daytime programming
- Parents or caregivers who need schedule flexibility
- Adults with a stable, substance-free home environment
- Individuals with moderate substance use disorder or strong support systems
- Adults seeking continued structure after completing residential care elsewhere
The Continuum of Care
Where IOP fits in your recovery journey
01
Detox Concierge
Coordinated by Archangel
02
PHP
ASAM Level 2.5, 25-30 hrs/wk
03
IOP
ASAM Level 2.1, 9-15 hrs/wk
04
Outpatient
ASAM Level 1, 1-3 hrs/wk
Treatment Approach
Evidence-based modalities in our IOP
Every modality in our IOP is evidence-based and aligned with SAMHSA best practice guidelines for outpatient addiction treatment.
The Archangel Differentiator
IOP + Way House: treatment and housing together
Many IOP clients struggle not with the treatment itself but with what happens between sessions. If you do not have a stable, substance-free home environment, evening IOP alone may not be enough.
Our Way House sober living program pairs directly with IOP. You attend evening sessions, then return to structured, peer-supported housing. Full recovery structure, day and night.
Learn about Way HouseInsurance
Most major insurance covers IOP
Federal law under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act requires most insurance plans to cover IOP comparably to medical services. Coverage varies by individual plan and medical necessity criteria. Contact us to verify your specific benefits.
Verification is free, fast, and confidential.
Common Questions
IOP Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)?
An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a structured addiction treatment program providing 3 to 5 days per week of clinical services including group therapy, individual counseling, and skills development. IOP allows adults to maintain work, school, or family responsibilities while receiving intensive treatment support. It is more intensive than standard outpatient therapy and is classified as ASAM Level 2.1.
How many hours per week is IOP?
IOP typically provides 9 to 15 hours of clinical programming per week, across 3 to 5 days. At Archangel Centers, IOP sessions are scheduled in the evening to accommodate working adults and family responsibilities.
Who is IOP appropriate for?
IOP is designed for adults stepping down from PHP, or those whose clinical presentation indicates that a high-intensity but schedule-flexible program is the right starting point. It works well for working adults, parents, and individuals who have a stable, substance-free home environment.
Can I keep my job while in IOP?
Yes. Evening IOP scheduling is specifically designed to allow adults to maintain employment, schooling, or family commitments during the day. Most clients hold jobs or meet other obligations during the day and attend IOP in the evening.
What is the difference between IOP and standard outpatient?
Standard outpatient (OP) provides 1 to 2 sessions per week, typically 1 to 3 hours of clinical contact. IOP provides 9 to 15 hours per week. IOP maintains therapeutic momentum and structure that standard OP cannot. IOP is the appropriate step down from PHP; OP follows IOP as clients stabilize.
Does insurance cover IOP?
Most major commercial insurance plans cover IOP under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. Horizon BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and others typically cover IOP with medical necessity documentation. We verify your specific benefits before you commit to anything.
Ready to start IOP?
Our admissions team is available 24/7. One call starts the process.
Confidential. Adults only. Tinton Falls, NJ.