IOP Services provides intensive group therapy to adults. We are the only independent, clinician owned mental health IOP in Alabama . We do not provide care to individuals whose primary current problem is a substance use disorder. There are many other options for their care. IOP provides intensive therapy 3 hours per day, 3 days per week. Group therapy is the foundation of IOP. Group has been well established as an effective treatment approach for 80 years. The interpersonal experience of group is supplemented and enriched with instructional material, psychiatric education and a variety of evidence based approaches. Most clients continue their regular individual therapy schedule while in IOP. Enrollment is not determined by a diagnosis but rather by how problems are interfering in your life. We offer in person and virtual treatment in Birmingham and Madison, Alabama. We currently offer morning (9am-12pm) and afternoon in person groups (1pm-4pm) sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We offer virtual groups on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9-12pm, 1-3 pm and 5-8pm.
The length of time each person is enrolled is individualized, with an average of 12 weeks. Most commercial insurance companies provide coverage for IOP.