IOP in Birmingham, AL
At Birmingham Recovery Center, our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Birmingham exists to provide a comprehensive set of services in a less structured environment. IOP in Birmingham can be ideal for clients who have more complex symptoms or dual diagnosis but don’t need residential treatment. Alternatively, IOP can be a step down level of care for clients who have completed inpatient rehab.
Different from PHP level of care, IOP is limited to three hours session and three to five days per week. No matter if you’re looking for a drug and alcohol IOP or a program for dual diagnosis, our clients can choose from day or evening hours while still focusing on work and family responsibilities, volunteering, attending AA or support groups, or even residing in a sober living environment in the area. At our Birmingham rehab facility, this level of care is essential to create sustained and lasting recovery.
IOP vs. Residential Treatment
Two of the biggest differences between residential treatment and an intensive outpatient program are time and flexibility.
When a person enters a residential treatment program, they make a 24/7 commitment. Residential care usually features full days of treatment, five to seven days per week. Clients typically follow a highly structured daily schedule, which includes treatment, breaks, meals, and all other daily activities.
When residential clients are not receiving care, they are still required to remain in the facility or at least on the grounds.
At the IOP level, clients can work with their treatment team to develop the schedule that works best for them. For example, as noted earlier on this page, clients at our IOP in Birmingham can attend treatment either in the morning or in the evening. Some clients attend treatment five days per week, while others participate in fewer sessions. When they are not taking part in treatment sessions, clients are not required to be at our center.
If a person needs round-the-clock supervision to help them achieve stabilization, inpatient or residential care may be the right choice for them. But if they have already completed one of these programs, and they are looking for step-down support to help them transition out of treatment, an intensive outpatient program may be the ideal choice.
An IOP may also be the optimal place for people who need more robust services than they can receive through weekly or biweekly counseling sessions, but who do not need full days of treatment or 24/7 support.
To learn more about the differences between a residential program and an IOP, please feel free to contact us directly at your convenience. We will be happy to discuss the features and benefits of our IOP in Birmingham as well as all our other programming options.
Begin IOP in Birmingham Today
At Birmingham Recovery Center, we understand that recovery isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. Our multidisciplinary team understands the challenges of recovering from addiction and together our staff works with clients to develop a schedule that fits their individual needs. This is why we offer convenient morning and evening options for IOP services in Birmingham, Alabama. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, contact Birmingham Recovery Center today.