Substance Use
Intensive Outpatient Program
Structured Support While You Continue Your Daily Life
An intensive outpatient program offers more structure and support than standard outpatient counseling, without requiring a residential stay. At NorthStar, IOP is designed for adults who need a higher level of care but want to continue living at home, going to work, or meeting family responsibilities.
IOP sessions typically meet multiple times per week for several hours at a time. The schedule is structured, but it’s built to fit alongside your life outside of treatment.
What IOP Includes
Your IOP treatment plan is individualized, but services may include:
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Family therapy
- Case management
- Peer support
- Psychiatric treatment
- Drug screening
Who Is This For?
- Adults 18 and older
- Individuals who need more support than weekly outpatient sessions but do not require residential care
- Individuals stepping down from residential treatment who need continued structure
- Individuals with substance use, mental health needs, or both
