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Level of Care · Intensive Outpatient

Recovery that fits around your life.

Three to five sessions per week of intensive group and individual therapy at our Pasadena estate. Designed for working professionals, parents, and clients ready to rebuild while staying connected to clinical care.

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3-5

Sessions per week

Three-hour group sessions, plus weekly 1:1 therapy. Morning and evening tracks available.

PM

Evening track available

For working professionals and students. Programming runs 6:00-9:00 PM most weeknights.

8-12

Weeks, on average

Most IOP programs run 8-12 weeks, then step down to outpatient or aftercare.

What IOP looks like at Elijah's House

Intensive Outpatient is recovery that meets real life. You go to work, you take care of your kids, you keep your apartment — and you come to our Pasadena estate three to five times a week for intensive clinical programming. Most IOP sessions run three hours; we offer both morning and evening tracks so the program can fit around the rest of your obligations.

IOP isn't "rehab lite." It's a serious clinical commitment — group therapy, individual sessions, psychiatric care when needed, drug testing, and close monitoring of your recovery progress. What it isn't is the kind of program that takes you out of your life. For clients who've completed residential or PHP, IOP is the natural step-down. For clients whose addiction doesn't require 24-hour care, IOP can be a starting point.

Who IOP works for

  • Working professionals who can't take 30 days off but need real clinical support
  • Parents who can't be away from their children overnight
  • Clients stepping down from PHP or residential treatment
  • People with stable, sober living environments and reliable accountability
  • Clients with co-occurring mental health conditions that need continued care

What's included in your stay

3-5 group sessions weekly
Process, skills, and psychoeducation groups
Weekly 1:1 therapy
Same therapist throughout your IOP
Psychiatric care
Medication management for co-occurring conditions
Drug testing
Built into the program for accountability
Family programming
Structured family education and therapy
Alumni community
Connection to our recovery alumni network
In-Network With Major Insurers

Out-of-network options and private pay welcome. Verification takes about an hour.

Frequently asked questions

IOP questions, answered.

Can I keep working during IOP?

Yes. Our evening track runs 6:00-9:00 PM most weeknights specifically for working professionals. Many clients maintain full-time employment throughout IOP.

How is IOP different from regular outpatient?

Standard outpatient is typically one hour of therapy per week. IOP is 9-15 hours per week of intensive group and individual programming. The clinical depth is much closer to PHP than to traditional outpatient.

How long does IOP last?

Most clients attend IOP for 8-12 weeks. The exact length depends on clinical progress, insurance authorization, and your individual recovery goals.

Is IOP covered by insurance?

Yes. IOP is covered by most major insurance plans. We're in-network with Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, UMR, UHC, and Optum.

What happens after IOP?

Most clients step down to standard outpatient (one hour per week with an individual therapist) and stay engaged with our alumni program. Some clients transition to aftercare or community-based recovery support.

Recovery that fits around your life, not the other way around.

Find out if IOP is the right level of care. We'll review your situation and help you build a plan that actually works.

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