An intensive outpatient program (IOP) can be tremendously beneficial to women who are looking to strengthen their sobriety. At Wayside House, we offer intensive outpatient for women in the form of an 8-week, 24-session highly structured therapeutic program. The aim of the program is to teach women sober coping skills and relapse prevention so that they can remain successful in their recovery.

Why Intensive Outpatient Is Suggested After Treatment

Life after treatment can be full of challenges and hurdles. There will be ample opportunities to practice the many skills you learned in treatment, but sometimes it is helpful to have additional support.

After years of active addiction, the newly clean and sober woman may be experiencing a myriad of emotions and situations. Not only that, but she may be faced with old friends or even family members who are actively using. Other issues such as relationships, finances, looking for housing or trying to find job training — all of these things can pile up and cause overwhelming feeling. It is often during these times that relapse is a concern. The temptation to deal with powerful feelings or stressful situations by using may still feel like a strong instinct.

IOP can help you stay committed to your sobriety by offering a supportive place to learn new skills, address issues that may be coming up and provide educational and enriching opportunities for growth.