IOP Treatment in San Diego, El Cajon, and La Mesa
Behavioral health care through intensive outpatient program (IOP) services can effectively treat mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and dual diagnoses.
Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) provides IOP care in three Southern California locations, offering clients evidence-based and individualized treatment. Our IOP services include a variety of medical, psychological, and educational offerings from healthcare professionals focused on client well-being.
In addition to our intensive outpatient program, we provide a partial hospitalization program (PHP) as part of our outpatient services. PHP services have the intensity of an inpatient program, while IOP services are for individuals whose care does not require the treatment level provided with PHP care. With both IOP and PHP services, clients receive treatment at a care center but do not stay overnight at the facility.
We offer various IOP treatment modalities designed to reduce symptoms and help individuals develop new coping skills.
Our Approach to IOP
Intensive outpatient program treatment at our centers is available for mental health, substance addiction, and co-occurring conditions. We are focused on fulfilling our mission to improve mental health and quality of life by helping people maximize their potential.
API is organized to help clients progress through stages of care and recovery, with intensive outpatient services available to individuals transitioning from inpatient care or beginning their treatment process at the outpatient level. We provide a full assessment for individuals considering IOP treatment at API to help determine whether our program is aligned to deliver beneficial treatment.
Benefits of Intensive Outpatient Program Treatment
There are multiple benefits of participating in an intensive outpatient program:
Lifestyle Integration
The structure of an IOP allows participants to return to their homes at night and maintain work and school schedules during the treatment program. Integration of the program into day-to-day life allows individuals to access care while taking care of responsibilities and maintaining routines.
Concurrent Application
One advantage of participating in an IOP is that life-enriching skills presented during treatment can be applied in the context of life outside of the treatment center while the program is going.
Cost Effectiveness
Intensive outpatient programs may be more cost-effective than reactive treatments involving hospitalizations. Also, IOPs often cost less than inpatient programs that require 24/7 staffing, lodging and meal costs, and inpatient medical services. Savings can also result from API’s involvement in a network of service providers, as coordinated efforts can streamline processes and reduce care redundancies.
Support Connections
Another advantage to participation in an intensive outpatient program is access to support from family and friends during treatment. Since the program is not designed for clients to stay at the center throughout entire days or overnight, participants can maintain regular and frequent contact with those who are supporting them through their treatment process.
Are Outpatient Services Right for Me?
Deciding to begin an outpatient program is a big decision. It may lead to sacrifice and various challenges, but it is also one that can have meaningful and long-lasting impacts on your overall wellness and quality of life.
In deciding whether to start an outpatient program for mental health support, substance abuse treatment, or dual diagnosis services, talk with a healthcare provider about your condition and circumstances. The following are considerations for determining whether outpatient care is right for you.
Level of symptoms: IOPs are suited for those with mild or moderate symptoms that can be addressed outside of a full-time healthcare context.
Environmental factors: Consider if you have home and social environments that are conducive to recovery.
Support networks: Those who are successful in outpatient care situations often have recovery support from family and friends.
Lifestyle balance: Individuals who have the ability and need to continue work or school during behavioral health treatment may do well with IOP services.
Commitment to recovery: Having a desire for recovery and strong self-motivation are important to a successful IOP recovery process.
Transitioning from inpatient services: IOPs are great for providing structure following the conclusion of an inpatient treatment program.
Preventative approach: An IOP is a way to provide treatment before escalation of a behavioral health condition.
Professional Outpatient Services
API has decades of experience providing professional outpatient treatment. We offer multiple intensive outpatient services and support clients in improving wellness in various aspects:
Addiction treatments
Anger management
Anxiety and stress management
Cognitive behavior therapy
Coping skills
Distress tolerance
Emotional regulation
Medication management
Mindfulness
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) therapy
Relapse prevention and outreach support
Trauma therapy
Three IOP Locations in the San Diego Area
IOP treatment is available from API in:
- San Diego
- El Cajon
- La Mesa
Each of our locations offers IOP and PHP treatment, with our La Mesa location also providing inpatient care.
Our Vision
The API vision is to be the leading provider of excellent behavioral health services to the San Diego community and beyond.
To help fulfill that objective, we offer the expertise of trained healthcare professionals, evidence-based treatment modalities, and personalized care plans to support each of our clients.
Contact us for information about our locations, specific treatment options, or our overall approach to intensive outpatient services and partial hospitalization care.
San Diego
Outpatient Services
Phone: 619-333-7050
Email: info@nullapibhs.com
Address: University Avenue
San Diego, CA
El Cajon
Outpatient Services
Phone: 619-333-7050
Email: info@nullapibhs.com
Address: El Cajon
CA
La Mesa
Inpatient and Outpatient Services
Phone: 619-333-7050
Email: info@nullapibhs.com
Address: 7050 Parkway Drive
La Mesa, CA 91942
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program
Outpatient services include our abstinence-based Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program. This program is available on multiple levels, supporting clients at both an IOP and partial hospitalization (PHP) treatment level.
The SUD program is presented via an eight-week curriculum and includes meetings up to three days per week. During the program’s psychoeducational group meetings, participants are presented with specific addiction and coping skills. SUD process group meetings are to help individuals work through life challenges.
IOP Treatment Near You
Our team is focused on providing quality outpatient care. If you are considering an intensive outpatient program or know of a loved one who could benefit from IOP services, please call 619-333-7050 or fill out our online form.
