Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Program

For Veterans Referred Through VA Community Care Network (VA CCN)

Honoring Your Service

We are honored to support Veterans referred through the VA Community Care Network.

Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides structured, evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders while recognizing the unique experiences of military service, transition, and reintegration.

This program is trauma-informed and Veteran-centered.

What Is an IOP?

An Intensive Outpatient Program is a structured level of care that includes:

• 9–15 hours of treatment per week

• Group therapy (primary modality)

• Individual therapy

• Relapse prevention planning

• Case management

• Random drug screening (as clinically indicated)

• Care coordination with VA providers

IOP allows Veterans to receive comprehensive treatment while continuing to live at home.

Who This Program Serves

This program is appropriate for Veterans who:

• Struggle with alcohol or substance use

• Have co-occurring PTSD, depression, anxiety, or trauma-related symptoms

• Are stepping down from residential or detox care

• Have experienced relapse

• Need structured accountability

• Were referred through VA CCN for higher level outpatient care

Veteran-Centered Treatment Approach

Our program integrates:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Motivational Interviewing

• Trauma-Informed Care

• Relapse Prevention

• Strength-Based Recovery

• Military Cultural Competency

We understand:

• Combat-related trauma

• Military sexual trauma (MST)

• Moral injury

• Reintegration stress

• Service-related identity transitions

Program Structure

Schedule

• 3–5 days per week

• 3 hours per session

• Telehealth and/or in-person options (if authorized)

Length of Treatment

• Average: 8–12 weeks

• Based on medical necessity and VA authorization

Core Treatment Components

Group Therapy

• Process groups

• PTSD and substance use integration

• Emotional regulation

• Trigger identification

• Peer accountability

• Communication skills

• Relapse prevention

Veteran-specific themes may include:

• Transition stress

• Survivor’s guilt

• Anger management

• Isolation and connection

• Purpose after service

Individual Therapy

• Personalized treatment plan

• Progress reviews

• Trauma processing (when clinically appropriate)

• Coping skill development

• Coordination with VA providers

Coordination With VA

We work collaboratively with:

• VA Primary Care

• VA Mental Health Providers

• VA Substance Use Clinics

• VA Case Managers

With your signed consent, we provide:

• Treatment updates

• Attendance verification

• Clinical progress summaries

• Discharge recommendations

Treatment authorization and extensions are based on VA CCN approval and medical necessity.

Confidentiality & Veteran Protections

Your information is protected under:

• HIPAA

• 42 CFR Part 2 (Substance Use confidentiality regulations)

• VA Community Care guidelines

Information is shared only with proper authorization or when required by law.

Expectations for Participation

Veterans are expected to:

• Attend all scheduled sessions

• Arrive on time

• Participate actively

• Maintain sobriety

• Complete assigned therapeutic work

• Participate in drug screening (if required)

• Treat staff and peers with respect

Attendance compliance is important for continued VA authorization.

Discharge Planning & Aftercare

Recovery does not end at discharge. We assist with:

• Step-down outpatient therapy

• VA mental health follow-up

• Community support meetings (AA, NA, SMART Recovery)

• Medication management referrals

• Sober living resources (if needed)

Crisis & Emergency Resources

If you are in crisis:

• Call 911

• Go to the nearest emergency room

• Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)

• Contact the Veterans Crisis Line (Press 1 when calling 988)

We Stand With Our Veterans

Recovery is possible.
Support is available.
You do not have to do this alone.