Intensive Outpatient Program
Level of Care 2.1
Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP)
Mayrx Recovery’s Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP) offers flexible, community-based care for individuals navigating both substance use and mental health challenges. We integrate evidence-based therapies, group support, and clinician-guided healing into a single, whole-person treatment plan.
Through this model, we offer specialized treatment groups for individuals facing shared challenges such as trauma, maternal mental health concerns, disordered eating, LGBTQIA+ support, anxiety, depression and mood disorders, and PTSD.
Tailored Intensive Outpatient Treatment for Specialized Needs
Our SAIOP focuses on individualized treatment plans, ensuring each participant receives care tailored to their unique challenges.
We offer separate IOP groups based on needs such as:
- Trauma and Abuse
- Maternal Mental Health
- Disordered Eating
- LGBTQIA+ Support
- Anxiety
- Depression & Mood Disorders
- PTSD
Our team is committed to helping every individual grow through a path that reflects their unique strengths and needs.
Integrative Treatment: Getting to the Root of Addiction
Substance use and mental health challenges are often deeply connected. Our integrated approach treats both in tandem—using a blend of CBT, DBT, medication management, peer support, and trauma-informed care.
This ensures the whole person is supported—helping clients improve emotional functioning, develop insight, and break cycles of addiction from the inside out.
This whole-person model is especially important for clients navigating overlapping recovery needs, where trauma and substance use are closely linked.
Through this process, clients discover how to live with greater clarity, resilience, and purpose—beyond addiction.
What to Expect from SAIOP
Program Structure
SAIOP (Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program) offers a structured and supportive treatment path that allows participants to continue living at home while receiving consistent care. The program includes group therapy three days a week for three hours per day, in accordance with state guidelines — never exceeding 19 hours per week.
Key components of the program include:
- Individualized Treatment Plans: Each participant receives a personalized plan that reflects their history, challenges, and long-term recovery goals.
- Group Therapy: Facilitated by licensed therapists, group sessions foster peer connection, build communication skills, and offer tools for relapse prevention.
- Individual Counseling: One-on-one sessions provide a confidential space to explore personal issues, address trauma, and manage mental health concerns.
- Family Support: Family therapy is available to improve relationships, communication, and understanding within the home environment.
- Life Skills Training: Workshops support everyday functioning with guidance on stress management, decision-making, and vocational goals.
- Psychoeducation: Educational sessions help participants understand addiction, the impact of substances on the brain and body, and strategies for maintaining long-term wellness.
Sample Personalized IOP Plan
Here’s an example of what a flexible, hybrid IOP schedule might look like:
Why Choose SAIOP?
The Benefits of SAIOP
SAIOP offers a unique blend of intensive care with the flexibility of outpatient treatment. Here’s why it could be the right fit for you:
- Customized Care: Each participant’s treatment plan is individualized based on their unique needs, whether that’s managing mental health conditions, navigating relationships, or overcoming specific addiction triggers.
- Flexible Schedule: Participants can attend treatment several times a week while still managing other responsibilities like work, school, or family life.
- Continuous Support: Even though SAIOP allows for outpatient living, you’ll receive consistent support from therapists, counselors, and medical professionals, ensuring that you stay on track with your recovery goals.
- Community Building: Group therapy provides a sense of community and shared experiences, helping you realize that you’re not alone in your journey. The peer support element is often essential for sustaining long-term recovery.
- Dual Diagnosis Treatment: For individuals struggling with both substance use and mental health conditions, we offer integrated treatment to address both issues simultaneously, improving outcomes for long-term recovery.
How SAIOP Fits Into Your Recovery Experience
SAIOP is a critical piece of the recovery continuum, serving as both a step-down from more intensive programs like inpatient or PHP, or as a preventative measure for those who have experienced relapse or require ongoing care. The program is designed to bridge the gap between needing structured care and maintaining independence. Our goal is to help you regain control of your life and continue progressing toward long-term sobriety.
Who Qualifies for SAIOP?
SAIOP is a critical piece of the recovery continuum, serving as both a step-down from more intensive programs like inpatient or PHP, or as a preventative measure for those who have experienced relapse or require ongoing care. The program is designed to bridge the gap between needing structured care and maintaining independence. Our goal is to help you regain control of your life and continue progressing toward long-term sobriety.
- Substance Abuse Problems: Clients must have significant substance use issues that impact their daily functioning, but who can benefit from an intensive outpatient setting rather than residential care. They can not be in withdrawal from any substances; or the fear that they will go into withdrawal from substances.
- Assessment Criteria: Admission requires a comprehensive assessment to determine the severity of substance abuse and the suitability for intensive outpatient treatment.
- Motivation for Treatment: Clients should demonstrate a strong commitment to attending sessions regularly and actively participating in their treatment process.
- Stability in Other Areas: While not requiring 24-hour care, clients should have relative stability in other areas of life, such as mental and physical health, or have support mechanisms in place.
- Co-occurring Disorders: The program can also accommodate individuals with co-occurring mental health disorders, provided these issues are manageable in an outpatient setting and do not require more intensive supervision.
- Need for Structure: Ideal clients are those who need structured treatment to address substance abuse issues but do not require the full-time supervision and care provided in inpatient settings.
Overall, the SAIOP program suits individuals who need more intensive care than typical outpatient services offer but are stable enough to manage their treatment while living at home or in a supportive environment. This is a group setting 3 days a week for 3 hours per day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do I need to attend SAIOP?
SAIOP typically involves group sessions three times per week, each lasting about three hours. This schedule is designed to offer consistent, focused support while still allowing participants to manage work, school, or family responsibilities outside of treatment.
Can I still work or go to school while in SAIOP?
Yes! SAIOP is designed with flexibility in mind, so you can receive intensive care while continuing to work or go to school. The program offers daytime and evening schedules to accommodate your needs.
What’s the difference between SAIOP and IOP?
SAIOP is generally more intensive than IOP, providing more frequent and structured sessions. It’s designed for individuals who need a higher level of support to prevent relapse or manage co-occurring mental health disorders.
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