Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Take the next step in your recovery with outpatient mental health services built around your needs. At Via Linda Behavioral Hospital, our compassionate approach combines therapy with community resources to help you move forward.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Via Linda Behavioral Hospital: Why Choose Us?
IOP mental health services at Via Linda offer a structured approach to common but severe mental health issues. Treatment goes beyond therapy. You also have access to helpful services and support for a truly individualized experience.
Highlights of our program include:
- Connected care: Therapists, nurse practitioners and psychiatrists work together to tailor the services you need. Their collaborative approach helps you receive well-rounded care supporting your mental and emotional well-being. With guidance from many providers, it’s easier to focus on healing.
- Flexibility: Our IOP mental health programs run in the morning, giving you the rest of the day for work, school and family. You can choose which days you attend. If coming to our facility isn’t an option, our telehealth sessions let you meet with your therapist virtually.
- Support beyond therapy: Your mental health is one of the many ways we help you. By connecting you with community resources, we provide you with the additional support you need to navigate daily life after treatment.
- Thoughtful send-off: Finishing a day of treatment can be emotional. We want you to leave feeling valued and supported. Our team takes a moment to thank you for coming, offer encouragement and wish you well. If you use a ride service, we walk you to the vehicle to help you feel comfortable and get where you need to go.
IOP Mental Health Services: What to Expect
Our IOP provides structured mental health support that’s easier to fit into your busy life. Groups meet Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. You can expect to attend three days a week.
Here’s more of what to expect:
- Intake: A mental health provider talks with you to understand your needs and assess whether IOP is right for you.
- Treatment: Each day begins with a check-in to see how you’re feeling, followed by therapy sessions. We help you practice new skills, manage challenges and build healthier habits.
- Regular check-ins: You meet with a nurse practitioner and psychiatrist to review medications and discuss treatment progress.
- Discharge planning: We help you plan the next steps after your time with us, which helps your recovery stay on track.
Our Outpatient Mental Health Groups
With IOPs addressing different needs, you get support that’s right for you. Our offerings include:
General mental health
If anxiety, depression or trauma affect your daily life, this program is for you. We provide support and teach practical strategies to help you manage your thoughts and feelings so you feel more in control.
Dual Diagnosis Group
This group helps you understand addiction as a disease and how to live with it. We teach you how to reconnect with loved ones, ask for and offer forgiveness, and build a strong foundation for sobriety.
Empowerment group for people with severe mental illness (SMI)
Living well with severe mental illness isn’t just about managing symptoms. It’s about feeling empowered in your daily life. In addition to therapy, we teach you how to manage relationships and routines that support your well-being.
Adolescent mental health program (ages 12-17)
We help adolescents talk, connect and work through the challenges of growing up. Therapists understand teens’ concerns and engage with them in a way that encourages openness, making it easier to navigate their emotions. We also offer family sessions.
Part-time evening treatment program for working professionals
Via Linda’s evening program is designed to fit your demanding schedule while providing the compassionate mental healthcare you need. If your job involves supporting others, we’re here to support you. We welcome first responders and law enforcement, healthcare workers including mental health professionals, and teachers and administration. The program runs three nights a week from 6 – 9 pm.
Outpatient Care for Adults 55+
Via Linda’s intensive outpatient therapy group for seniors 55 and older is structured around helping adults facing retirement, grief, life or health changes and aging. This licensed therapist-led group is a supportive environment for seniors to feel less alone and develop coping skills for this new phase of life.
Learn more about the IOP for older adults >
Get Help Now
Call 480-476-7210 to schedule a level-of-care mental health intake evaluation. For non-urgent inquiries, you can also schedule an outpatient assessment online.
In a mental health crisis, CALL 988 or seek the nearest emergency room.
