An Adolescent Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) or Teen Mental Health Recovery Program is a specialized treatment program designed to provide comprehensive care for adolescents who are experiencing significant mental health challenges but do not require the level of care provided in an inpatient or residential setting.
An IOP for adolescent mental health typically involves structured and intensive therapy sessions that are held several times a week, usually in the afternoon or evening, allowing the individual to continue attending school or engaging in other daily activities supporting teen mental health treatment. The program focuses on providing evidence-based therapies, such as individual counseling, group therapy, and family therapy, to address the specific mental health needs of adolescents.
The goals of an Adolescent Mental Health IOP or Teen Mental Health Recovery Program may vary depending on the individual's condition but generally include:
Stabilization: Helping the adolescent manage and stabilize their mental health symptoms.
Skill-building: Teaching coping skills, emotional regulation techniques, and problem-solving strategies.
Education and support: Providing psychoeducation about mental health conditions, offering support for the adolescent and their family, and connecting them to appropriate community resources.
Relapse prevention: Developing strategies to prevent relapse and maintain long-term mental health and well-being.
Transition planning: Preparing the adolescent for a successful transition back to a lower level of care, such as outpatient therapy or community support.
The Intensive Outpatient Program at Clear Reflection Counseling Associates typically lasts anywhere from a month to 3 months, or more, depending on the specific needs of the adolescent and their family. The program meets 3 times per week; Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3pm to 6pm and offers a parents group on Thursday evenings from 5pm to 6pm. Parents group is geared towards helping parents implement some of the strategies and philosophies that we have been utilizing with teens and families for more than 15 years.
Our facility has been designed specifically to provide adolescents with a safe, comfortable, supportive, and nourishing environment to engage in therapy.
If you feel likes your teen could benefit from the support of the Intensive Outpatient Program at Clear Reflection Counseling Associates please reach out today.
603-825-6030
paul@clearreflectionnh.com
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