Whether you have work, school, family obligations, or a combination of these, daytime commitments can take up the majority of your time. Unfortunately, people with packed schedules often struggle to seek the mental health and/or addiction support they need due to their busy days.
At Alvarado Parkway Institute (API), we are happy to work with clients’ schedules. We understand that many people are busy during the day, which is why we created the La Mesa evening Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Keep reading to explore the details of this program and discover if it would fit your recovery needs well.
About Our IOP Evening Program
Our IOP Evening Program in La Mesa is designed with you in mind. This structured care program offers action-oriented support in a time-limited setting so you can get right back to your schedule afterward.
We meet you where you are and apply a harm-reduction approach to recovery. Our team is here to help with your unique needs so you can maximize your potential and apply the things you learn in therapy to your everyday life.
Clients also receive a light evening meal, which can be especially helpful for those coming directly from another commitment.
Mental Health Treatment Modalities
We offer educational, medical, and psychological treatments at API. Clients can benefit from the following mental health services:
- Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT is a form of psychotherapy that helps you understand your thoughts and behaviors and practice skills to better manage them.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): With ACT, the aim is to accept difficult feelings and make positive changes in the midst of them.
- Experiential process groups: Group therapy is a way to share what’s on your mind in a safe space and listen to other people’s stories as well.
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction: Mindfulness is one method for combating stress, and it helps you stay present and reach a calmer mindset.
- Medication management with a psychiatrist: Our psychiatrists can collaborate with you on the right medication for your mental health.
Addiction Recovery Support
API also provides addiction recovery support in our La Mesa night program.
Addiction treatment with us focuses on relapse prevention, medication management, and outreach support. The end goal is for clients to access the tools they need for ongoing sobriety after they have completed their program.
For those facing mental health and addiction support, dual diagnosis care is available. In this case, we can address both concerns at the same time throughout comprehensive treatment.
Flexible Care
We believe that your mental and physical health shouldn’t be sidelined because of your schedule. Our program comes with a flexible structure so we can provide the best support possible that makes sense with your day-to-day life.
It is designed as a 12-week module and takes place from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Through just nine hours a week of intentional work, clients can strive for lasting relief from addiction and/or mental health struggles.
Who is the API IOP Evening Program in La Mesa for?
There are several signs that you could benefit from this program. If you find that one or more of the following applies to you, we suggest giving the night program a try:
- Daytime commitments: Your work schedule, school responsibilities, and/or family obligations occupy your daytime hours.
- Symptoms: You are facing either mild or moderate symptoms that do not require full-time support.
- Preventative care: You need preventative care to stop a behavioral health condition from escalating.
- Inpatient transition: You have recently transitioned from inpatient or partial hospitalization program (PHP) services. The IOP evening program in La Mesa is a great way to receive support while you adjust back to your life.
- Home environment: You have a supportive home environment that will positively influence your recovery.
- Support network: You have a strong support system that will stand by you and encourage you during your healing journey.
- Self-motivation: You have a deep passion and motivation to recover.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an evening IOP?
An evening Intensive Outpatient Program, or IOP, is a place where clients can receive mental health and/or addiction treatment at night in order to accommodate their daytime schedule. It is typically a few days a week for a few hours at a time.
What is a dual diagnosis?
A dual diagnosis refers to co-occurring addiction and mental health disorders. Alvarado Parkway Institute offers treatment for both conditions in our evening program.
How do I know if API’s La Mesa night program is for me?
Our night program might be for you if one or more of the following applies to you: you have recently finished an inpatient or partial hospitalization program (PHP), have a busy daytime schedule, struggle with mild to moderate symptoms, require preventative care, have positive home environments and support systems, and/or possess strong personal motivation to recover.
Does API’s night program provide food?
Yes, we provide light meals for clients during the IOP evening program.
Connect with the Alvarado Parkway Institute Team
We are dedicated to serving our La Mesa community with compassionate care that best fits their needs and schedules. If you’re struggling to balance managing your full plate with seeking the help you need, we’d really like to support you. Our team can help you develop the coping skills you need to improve your well-being and quality of life.
To find out more about our evening program, reach out to one of our staff members today.