Intensive Outpatient Program for Mental Health
Not everyone needs the care found in an inpatient psychiatric or a partial hospitalization program (PHP). The flexibility of an intensive outpatient program (IOP) provides the required care while allowing you to live at home and continue working. Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility’s medical and therapeutic team is well-versed in cutting-edge care for your mental health needs.
Insurance and Payment Options
Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility accepts most major insurance providers, including Medicare and private insurance plans such as Aetna. We do not accept Medicaid. Our admissions team is available 24/7 to verify your plan’s benefits and help you take the next step. We also accept private pay.
A Flexible Path to Healing and Growth
Our IOP treatment program provides flexible psychiatric and psychological support to address mental health disorders and symptoms related to depression, suicidal thoughts, mood disorders, or thought disorders.
Your psychologist or psychiatrist may refer you to an IOP because you’re exhibiting symptoms and behaviors that could potentially lead to hospitalization. Or you could be referred to IOP as a transition from inpatient, acute, or psychiatric care. IOPs can also be a step-down from a PHP. They also serve as an option for you to stabilize your mental health disorder without entering an inpatient or PHP.
IOPs are recommended if you have these qualifications:
Your psychologist or psychiatrist may refer you to an IOP because you’re exhibiting symptoms and behaviors that could potentially lead to hospitalization. Or you could be referred to IOP as a transition from inpatient, acute, or psychiatric care. IOPs can also be a step-down from a PHP. They also serve as an option for you to stabilize your mental health disorder without entering an inpatient or PHP.
IOPs are recommended if you have these qualifications:
- Your mental health symptoms or behaviors are treatable, but require monitoring
- Behaviors that need consistent treatment in a more structured environment
- Live in a stable and safe home environment
Share Experiences in a Supportive Environment
Ocean View’s philosophy is to meet you where you’re at by recognizing your specific needs. This includes being placed with peers who share the same mental health diagnosis and are on an equal cognitive level. Being with people you relate to makes it easier to discuss and share your thoughts.
Getting Started Is Easy
Step 1:
Contact a
Representative
Call to speak with an Ocean View representative. Alternatively, you can visit our website to chat or contact one of our admissions team members via email.
Step 2:
Verify
Insurance
When you speak with one of our admission team members, you will answer a few questions while they verify your insurance.
Step 3:
Schedule
Admission
Once your insurance is approved, we will determine if you require acute psychiatric care and schedule your admission.
How Our Program Differs
We know you’re different from anyone else, so we offer acute mental health care that meets your unique needs. With Ocean View, you’ll experience stabilization-focused care that provides structure and support without stigma. Your input is essential as our medical and mental health staff build partnerships with your medical and behavioral health services, enabling a smooth transition from our care to your daily life. We do this through providing comprehensive mental health services that are accessible to everyone.
- On-site Team of Psychiatrists: Our on-site psychiatrists provide medication stabilization, monitoring, and management. Your well-being is vital throughout your stay in our inpatient mental health crisis facility and our outpatient services.
- Case Management & Aftercare Support: Case management begins when you’re admitted to either our inpatient or outpatient program. Our case managers and social workers ensure you have a safe place to go, whether that’s housing or a facility, once you leave us.
- Transportation Coordination Provided: We offer transportation services coordinated with a trusted provider that takes you to and from inpatient intake, discharge destinations, as well as transportation to/from our on-site outpatient programs. *Transportation is provided to patients within a 50-mile radius
- Stabilization for Managing Psychiatric Symptoms: Ocean View provides 24/7 inpatient psychiatric care. We also have outpatient treatment programs.
- Patient Resource Network: Transitioning from inpatient or outpatient treatment can be overwhelming. That’s why we have an opt-in patient follow-up option. You don’t have to be alone in managing your symptoms.
Transitioning From Inpatient/PHP to IOP
Ocean View offers all levels of mental health crisis stabilization care. Not everyone starts their healing journey at the IOP level. If you started at a higher level of care, you will work with your case manager to develop a plan to transition from a higher level to a lower level. We will guide you through your journey by tailoring your treatment plan to reflect your current progress.
Continuing Care Without Interruption
Your care at Ocean View will follow you as you transition from one level of care to another. Your care team will be with you as you transition, so you can confidently move from one stage to another in your recovery journey. Throughout your time with us, you will have the same warmth and respect you had at a different level of care.
Ocean View’s IOP: A Holistic and Personalized Approach
When you contact us for treatment or are referred to us by your healthcare or mental health provider, we provide personalized care. You will discover how your treatment is tailored to meet your needs. Our medical and therapeutic professionals take time to get to know you. We can discuss your goals, healthcare, and mental health needs. Once we understand your personality, goals, and diagnosis, we work with you to create a supportive and welcoming environment.
Integrated Care Planning
Integrative care planning isn’t limited to one methodology or technique. Instead, a skilled psychologist or psychiatrist draws on various methods to tailor your treatment. Drawing on various evidence-based and holistic therapies is an effective way to adapt treatment. The professionals at Ocean View will work with you to design a care plan that reflects your unique needs.
Integrative therapy can benefit those diagnosed with:
Integrative therapy can benefit those diagnosed with:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
- Co-occurring disorders
The benefits of integrative therapy include:
- Individualization of treatment
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- Holistic
Take the First Step Toward Healing.
Our Team is ready to help you stabilize and heal.
Our Intensive Outpatient Program Features & Aftercare
Ocean View’s IOP is designed to help you successfully attend psychoeducation sessions while remaining active in your life. The flexibility of living at home and working helps you adjust to your environment while receiving compassionate, comprehensive mental health care. You will attend several sessions throughout the week, learning life and coping skills.
We take a compassionate approach to providing evidence-based care. Our program offers three daily opportunities to attend psychoeducation groups, engage in holistic therapies, receive nutritious food, and learn to regulate your mental health. We want you to succeed and feel a part of Ocean View’s community as you experience positive growth and change.
Program specifics include:
We take a compassionate approach to providing evidence-based care. Our program offers three daily opportunities to attend psychoeducation groups, engage in holistic therapies, receive nutritious food, and learn to regulate your mental health. We want you to succeed and feel a part of Ocean View’s community as you experience positive growth and change.
Program specifics include:
- Four group sessions a day that meet five days a week
- Sessions that include a psychoeducational group led by a social worker and a
- therapeutic recreation support session led by a recreation therapist
- Case management
- Snacks and lunch
- Developing focused coping skills
Community Reintegration
Connecting with others in the community once you complete IOP is vital. You’ll be able to work with your case manager to identify support groups and networks in your area. They serve as a protection when you’re faced with difficulties. Support networks also have a positive effect on the mind and body. They enhance well-being by enabling socialization and connection with others who understand you.
Continued Medication Management Support With Our PHP and IOP
After your acute psychosis symptoms and medication are stabilized, you will transition to a lower level of care, and you will receive medication management services. Both our PHP and IOP provide continued medication management under the care of our psychiatric team.
Relapse Prevention
An integral part of your IOP is building healthy skills to prevent relapse. Relapse prevention is a method for identifying and avoiding high-risk behaviors and situations. For example, you will develop a plan to address dangerous behaviors associated with anxiety, depression, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Your relapse prevention plan will reflect your specific mental health diagnosis. The skills you will rely on are the holistic or behavior-based coping and stress management techniques.
Aftercare & Opt-In Patient Follow-Up
Your aftercare plan isn’t developed as you approach returning to your life away from us. When you first create your treatment plan, you start planning your transition back into the real world. Our personalized approach includes:
- Case manager support
- Outpatient transitions
- Housing or facility placements
- Community support referrals
Our Opt-In Patient Follow-Up (Patient Resource Network) continues to provide support and encouragement after you transition back into your life.
Program Referrals
We accept referrals from outside providers, therapists, or case managers. At Ocean View, we work with referring professionals to ensure patients receive empathetic and high-quality care to support mental health.
Ocean View’s Commitment to Patient Well-Being
Our dedicated team is available 24/7 to answer your questions, assist with the intake process, and guide you towards the appropriate level of care. We are committed to making your transition as smooth and stress-free as possible.
FAQs
Does insurance pay for intensive outpatient mental health treatment?
Yes, most health insurance providers have insurance coverage for intensive outpatient treatment for mental health conditions.
Does your IOP include family support?
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What is the difference between IOP and PHP?
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