In 2022, 894,00 Arizonans needed treatment for substance use, but they didn’t get it. That’s a troubling statistic, and Wolf Creek is working to make treatment more accessible for everyone in need.
Some people think treatment always involves a long-term stay at a hospital-like facility, and avoid it because it doesn’t sound appealing. Thankfully, that isn’t the only option. Our intensive outpatient program (IOP) is a great choice for people in need of care for mental health conditions or substance use disorders who don’t want to uproot their lives to seek treatment.
What We Treat: Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Our intensive outpatient program (IOP) is ideal for people who want comprehensive care, but have responsibilities they can’t fully leave behind. Our IOP allows for a more open and customizable schedule without sacrificing the quality of treatment.
What to Expect in Wolf Creek’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Wolf Creek provides housing for anyone who needs it during their IOP and if you live locally you can commute to your IOP sessions. You’ll participate in various therapies to support your long-term recovery, spending time both in and outside of our facility.
Group Therapy: Strength in Numbers
Group therapy is an important part of Wolf Creek’s IOP. There is strength in numbers, and in group therapy, you’ll strive toward healing alongside like-minded people who understand exactly where you’re coming from. You’ll gain a new perspective, learn new people skills, and build relationships that can last long after you leave treatment. It’s an invaluable source of encouragement and a consistent reminder that you aren’t alone.
Individual Therapy: Treatment Tailored to You
One-on-one therapy allows you to intimately address your unique concerns and challenges alongside a skilled therapist. Most of our staff is in recovery as well, so you’ll find empathetic, understanding professionals who value your experiences and treat you with respect. There are a multitude of individual therapy options available to you, whether you’re living with a substance use disorder or mental health condition. Some include:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
- Motivational interviewing (MI)
- Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT)
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
Complementary and Alternative Therapies
We take advantage of our beautiful Prescott, Arizona location and offer outdoor adventure therapy, where everyone in treatment can take part in canoeing, camping, and other activities outside. Sports and staying active are a big part of developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, so we work that into our treatment too, offering team sports to develop decision-making skills, and build relationships.
Wolf Creek also utilizes music and art alongside traditional therapy.
Support Groups to Supplement Treatment
You’ll have access to various support groups during your IOP, with 12-step groups being the most prominent. We’re dedicated to providing you with the resources you need to achieve and maintain your recovery.
Intensive Outpatient Treatment Timeline
How long intensive outpatient treatment lasts depends on each individual’s recovery goals. They can last from as short as a couple of weeks to several months. There’s no way to rush recovery, and we can tell you that firsthand. We encourage staying in treatment for as long as possible to provide sustained support as you continue settling into your regular life and environment. It will empower you to conquer triggers as you encounter them, and ensure you have a safe place to share your difficulties and learn to overcome them in healthy ways.
Why Choose Wolf Creek’s IOP Over Residential Treatment?
No program is “better” than the other. It just depends on what suits you best and what treatment plan you have developed with your provider. Those who can dedicate all of their time to recovery, and who live in an environment that may provide additional challenges to managing their substance use disorder or mental health concerns, will benefit most from a residential program.
If you have responsibilities you can’t leave behind, such as a job, school, or family, IOP might be a better option. IOP allows more free time for you to continue your life outside of treatment, while supplementing with the tools and strategies you need to remain safe and substance-free. If you think IOP is right for you, contact us for more information.
Wolf Creek Recovery’s intensive outpatient program is available to anyone in the Prescott, Arizona area in need of mental health or substance use treatment. We know the two go hand-in-hand, so we address both simultaneously and comprehensively – no matter what program you choose with us. Call us at 833-732-8202 and start building a life you love today.
FAQs
What are the goals of an intensive outpatient program?
An intensive outpatient program aims to provide treatment and healing to people who need a more customizable schedule. It allows individuals to return home at the end of the day to tend to any necessary responsibilities and helps them practically apply what they learn in therapy to their everyday lives right away.
