When addiction or a mental health crisis upends life, you don’t have to do this alone. At Adaptive Care Network, our Addiction & Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program is a lifeline, structured, compassionate care that helps you heal while you keep showing up for work, school, and family. We serve clients through our network locations, including New Jersey Recovery Solutions in Florham Park, NJ, and Forward Health Ohio in the Groveport/Columbus area, with in‑person and telehealth options.

We offer a clear path forward: expert dual-diagnosis treatment, flexible schedules, and evidence-based therapies that meet you where you are. Getting help now can restore stability, confidence, and hope, and we’re here to walk that path with you.

What Is an Addiction & Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)?

An Addiction & Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) blends the structure of clinical treatment with the flexibility of real life. In our Addiction and Mental Health IOP, you’ll attend several therapy hours each week, often 9–15 hours across 3–5 days, while living at home or in sober housing. It’s a proven step between standard outpatient therapy and higher‑intensity care.

What makes our approach different? Dual-diagnosis treatment is core to everything we do. Many people come to us with both substance use and mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or trauma. We address both, together, through a coordinated plan that includes individual, group, and family therapy: relapse‑prevention work: medication support when appropriate: and ongoing progress reviews. You stay connected to your daily responsibilities while building the skills and support needed for long‑term recovery.

Who Is a Good Candidate for an Addiction and Mental Health IOP?

Our Addiction & Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program is a strong fit if you:

• Need more structure than weekly therapy but don’t require 24/7 inpatient supervision
• Are stepping down from detox, residential, or PHP and want continued momentum
• Have safe, stable housing (home or sober living) and can manage between sessions
• Live with co‑occurring conditions, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD/trauma, and want integrated care
• Want an accountable schedule that still allows for work, school, or family duties

If you’re medically unstable or in acute crisis, we’ll first discuss higher levels of care to keep you safe, then step you into IOP when appropriate.

Addiction & Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program vs Outpatient Program (OP)

Both IOP and OP support recovery, but they’re not the same.

• Structure and time: IOP typically involves 9–15+ hours per week across multiple days. OP is lighter, often 1–3 hours weekly.
• Clinical intensity: IOP offers a multidisciplinary team, multiple weekly groups, individual sessions, and family involvement. OP focuses on ongoing therapy and check‑ins.
• Goals: IOP is ideal as a step‑down from inpatient/PHP or a step‑up from standard outpatient when symptoms or relapse risk increase. OP is great for maintenance once you’ve stabilized.

Not sure which level you need? We’ll complete a confidential assessment and, if OP is more appropriate, we’ll guide you there and coordinate a smooth transition.

Benefits of an Addiction & Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program

An effective Addiction & Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program changes daily life, not just appointment times. Here’s how our IOP supports real progress:

• Long‑term recovery skills: Relapse prevention, coping strategies, and trigger management you can apply immediately between sessions
• Emotional regulation: Tools for anxiety, depression, mood swings, and trauma responses
• Flexibility and accountability: A consistent schedule that fits real life while holding you to the work
• Community and connection: Peer support that reduces isolation and builds momentum
• Continuity of care: A clear path from higher levels (detox, residential, PHP) into sustainable outpatient support

We focus on outcomes you can feel, steadier sleep, clearer thinking, better boundaries, and more confidence navigating stress.

What to Expect in ACN’s Addiction & Mental Health IOP Programs

From your first call, we make the process simple and respectful.

• Intake and assessment: We review your history, current symptoms, goals, and any past treatment experiences. If you need detox or a higher level of care, we coordinate that first.
• Personalized plan: Together, we set measurable goals and map your weekly schedule, group therapy, individual sessions, family involvement, and wellness activities.
• Weekly rhythm: Most clients attend multiple groups each week, plus one‑on‑one therapy. We include relapse‑prevention work, psychoeducation, and skills practice.
• Multidisciplinary team: Licensed therapists, medical/psychiatric providers, case managers, and recovery staff collaborate on your progress.
• Evidence‑based + holistic care: CBT, DBT, trauma‑informed therapy, and experiential/holistic modalities are integrated based on your needs.
• Ongoing reviews: We adjust your plan as you grow. When you’re ready, we step you down to OP and aftercare, keeping support in place.

Our philosophy is simple: patient‑first, whole‑person, and practical for the life you’re living now.

Evidence-Based and Holistic Therapies in ACN IOP Programs

Individual Therapy

One‑on‑one time to explore triggers, mental health symptoms, trauma history, and personal goals. We use approaches like CBT, DBT, and trauma‑informed care to create steady, realistic change.

Group Therapy

A safe, facilitated space to learn, practice skills, and connect. Groups cover relapse prevention, stress management, communication, and peer accountability, powerful antidotes to isolation.

Family Therapy

Addiction and mental health challenges affect the whole system. We help families repair communication, set healthy boundaries, and build a supportive home environment for long‑term recovery.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

We target unhelpful thought patterns that fuel substance use and symptoms like anxiety or depression, then build healthier behaviors and coping strategies you can practice daily.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

DBT skills, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness, support stability, reduce crises, and lower relapse risk, especially with co‑occurring disorders.

Holistic Therapies

Mind‑body practices like mindfulness and yoga help calm the nervous system, improve focus, and support emotional balance alongside clinical work.

Nutrition and Fitness

Education and activity plans that support sleep, energy, and mood. Balanced nutrition and movement can dramatically improve clarity and resilience.

Adventure Therapy

Experiential activities (where available) build confidence, connection, and healthy risk‑taking, lessons you can translate into everyday life.

Music Therapy

Creative expression helps process emotions that are hard to name, lowers stress, and strengthens self‑awareness.

Equine Therapy

Working with horses promotes trust, presence, and nonverbal communication, powerful for trauma healing and emotional insight.

Life Skills

Time management, job readiness, budgeting, self‑care routines, and boundary‑setting, practical tools to rebuild independence and stability.

Addiction & Mental Health IOP Within ACN’s Full Continuum of Care

We match care to need and keep you supported as those needs change.

Medical Detox

If withdrawal risks are present, we help you access safe, medically supervised detox before starting therapy.

Residential Inpatient Treatment

A 24/7 setting for immersive stabilization when safety, cravings, or mental health symptoms require round‑the‑clock care.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

A full‑day, highly structured option, often 20+ hours weekly, for those needing more intensity than IOP without overnight care.

Outpatient Program (OP)

Lower‑intensity therapy to maintain gains after IOP. We coordinate a step‑down plan so support continues without interruption.

Sober Living and Supportive Housing

Drug‑free, structured environments that reinforce accountability and community during and after treatment.

Aftercare and Alumni Programs

Ongoing groups, peer connection, relapse‑prevention refreshers, and check‑ins that keep recovery strong over time.

Addiction & Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program Locations at Adaptive Care Network

New Jersey Recovery Solutions

Our Florham Park, NJ location offers Addiction & Mental Health IOP with flexible scheduling for people juggling work, school, or family. Expect dual‑diagnosis care, evidence‑based therapies, and convenient access for surrounding communities.

Forward Health Ohio

Serving Groveport and the greater Columbus area, we provide community‑based Addiction and Mental Health IOP with expert clinicians, strong peer support, employment and life‑skills resources, and telehealth options to enhance access.

Why Choose Adaptive Care Network for an Addiction & Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program

• Patient‑first, whole‑person philosophy with personalized treatment planning
• Dual‑diagnosis expertise for substance use and co‑occurring mental health conditions
• Evidence‑based therapies plus holistic and experiential options
• Modern, welcoming facilities and hybrid (in‑person + telehealth) access where available
• A full continuum of care, detox through alumni, so transitions are seamless
• Family programming that strengthens support at home

We’ve grown from a single clinic into a network because outcomes, and the way people feel in our care, matter to us.

How to Pay for an Addiction & Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program

Insurance Coverage for Addiction and Mental Health IOP

We work with most major insurance plans. Many policies cover a significant portion of IOP when medically necessary. Our team verifies your benefits, explains deductibles and copays, and outlines any preauthorization steps.

Flexible Payment Options and Admissions Support

If you’re uninsured or under‑insured, we’ll review payment options and create a plan that fits your situation. Our admissions coordinators handle verification and scheduling quickly and confidentially, so cost isn’t a barrier to getting help.