Recovery support that fits your real life.
Our Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA) Intensive Outpatient Program gives you structured treatment several days a week, led by a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor, while you keep up with work, school, and family.
Ready to join? Reserve your spot →
IOP is a structured level of care for alcohol and drug use, a step below inpatient or residential treatment. You get the intensity of a program while living at home.
It works as a first step for people who don’t need 24/7 care, or as a step down after inpatient or residential treatment. Co-occurring anxiety, depression, and trauma are addressed alongside substance use.
Program at a glance
Structure that supports recovery
Your exact schedule is set during intake, based on your needs and progress.
What’s included
What happens in the program
Led by a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), using CBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT skills, and trauma-informed care.
Group therapy
The core of IOP. Work through challenges with peers who understand, guided by an experienced counselor.
Individual counseling
One-on-one time to focus on your goals, triggers, and personal recovery plan.
Relapse prevention
Identify high-risk situations and build a concrete plan for handling them.
Recovery education
Understand how substances affect the brain, body, and relationships.
Coping & emotional skills
Mindfulness, emotion regulation, and stress tools you can use right away.
Family involvement
Help loved ones understand recovery and rebuild trust and communication.
Is IOP right for me?
IOP may be a good fit if you…
Not sure? Call us. We’ll talk through your situation and recommend the right level of care, even if it isn’t ours.
- Alcohol use
- Drug use
- Opioids
- Cannabis
- Stimulants
- Prescription misuse
- Co-occurring anxiety
- Co-occurring depression
- Trauma
You might be ready if
How to join
Four steps to the November 16 group
Reserve your spot
Fill out the short form or call (920) 404-2100.
We verify insurance
Our admissions team checks your coverage and walks you through costs.
Complete intake
A substance use assessment confirms IOP is the right level of care.
Start the program
Join your group on November 15 and begin building your recovery.
Our clinicians
Our substance use counselors
Experienced, compassionate counselors who meet you where you are.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
When does the next IOP start?
Our Substance Use IOP begins November 15, 2026, at our Appleton center. Spots are limited, so reserve yours or call (920) 404-2100.
Who leads the program?
The program is facilitated by a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), supported by our licensed clinical team.
Can I keep working while in IOP?
Yes. IOP is designed so you can keep up with work, school, and family. Your schedule is set during intake.
What if I need more support than IOP?
If an assessment shows you need detox, inpatient, or residential care, we’ll help you find the right program and can support you when you step back down to outpatient care.
Do you treat mental health along with substance use?
Yes. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and other co-occurring concerns are addressed as part of your plan. A Mental Health IOP is also in development.
Does insurance cover IOP?
Many plans cover IOP. We’re in network with BCBS (Carelon), Cigna, Common Ground, HealthPartners, HPS, Lakeland, MHS, Medicare, Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth), Molina, Network Health, Optum, and WPS. Our team verifies your benefits before your first visit. Paying out of pocket or have a different plan? Call us and we’ll walk through your options.
Is it confidential?
Yes. Substance use treatment records have extra federal privacy protections, and we don’t share your information without your written consent, except where the law requires.
In crisis right now?
Please don’t wait for an appointment. Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or call 911 if there is immediate danger. Both are available 24/7.
Ready to start recovery?
Reserve your spot in the November 15 group, or call and talk with our admissions team today.
Get started today
Please contact our Appleton, WI office with any specific questions you may have or to schedule an appointment
