Options Behavioral Health provides an adolescent intensive outpatient program (IOP) for young people who are struggling with a mental health concern and possible co-occurring substance use disorder. Youths ages 12-17 who participate in IOP services at our treatment facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, receive comprehensive, personalized care from experienced professionals in order to help them understand and manage their symptoms, with the goal of living a happier, healthier life.
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Overview of the adolescent intensive outpatient program at Options Behavioral Health in Indianapolis, IN
The adolescent intensive outpatient program at Options Behavioral Health in Indianapolis, Indiana, provides therapy and support services to youths ages 12-17 who have been struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, and other mental health disorders. As the least intensive level of treatment Options provides, IOP is ideal for adolescents who have completed a higher level of care and can benefit from step-down support to facilitate an effective transition back to independent living. Adolescents can also enter as direct referrals.
Adolescents who participate in IOP at Options will complete three hours of treatment three times a week, for a total of nine weekly hours of care.
Typical length of stay in IOP at Options is six weeks, though the specific time your child will remain in the program will be determined according to their needs, progress, and goals. As is the case with all levels of care at Options, duration of care and other treatment-related decisions are made according to what’s best for the patient.
The adolescent IOP at Options features clinically sophisticated care provided in a warm and supportive environment where all are treated with the utmost dignity and respect. The professionals who provide treatment in the IOP place a premium on establishing and maintaining close relationships with adolescents and their families in order to ensure that each youth ages 12-17 who comes to us for care receives the focused attention that will empower them to achieve successful long-term health.
Types of Treatment
Types of care in the adolescent intensive outpatient program at Options Behavioral Health in Indianapolis, IN
Each youth ages 12-17 who participates in IOP care at Options in our Indianapolis, Indiana, facility will have a customized experience based on their unique strengths, needs, and goals. Depending on those specific factors, the following are among the elements and modalities that may be incorporated into their treatment:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Trauma-informed therapy
- Person-centered Rogerian and Adlerian approaches
- Medication management services
Adolescents must have a primary diagnosis of a mental health disorder to be admitted to IOP care at Options, though we also treat those who have a substance use disorder as a secondary diagnosis. Some of the mental health concerns we commonly treat include:
- Major depressive disorder
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD)
- Adjustment disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
The goal of the adolescent intensive outpatient program at Options is to help your child understand the condition they are suffering from, improve their ability to cope, achieve their full potential in terms of both functioning and independence, and improve their overall quality of life. To accomplish these objectives, IOP incorporates a variety of methods of care, including therapy and educational groups.
Group therapy plays an integral part in the treatment process for our young patients in the adolescent IOP at Options. Group sessions allow youths ages 12-17 to share their thoughts, learn from the insights and experiences of others, and receive guidance and feedback from a trained professional in a safe, comforting environment. Options offers two types of groups for our adolescent IOP patients:
- Psychoeducational groups: Informative sessions on relevant topics such as mental health and addiction education, managing symptoms, dealing with co-occurring disorders, and related matters
- Process groups: Structured safe spaces in which to share feelings, express emotions, and exchange support with peers who are struggling with similar concerns
Discharge Planning
Planning for discharge after completing the adolescent intensive outpatient program at Options Behavioral Health in Indianapolis, IN
When a youth ages 12-17 has completed their time in the adolescent intensive outpatient program at Options, they will leave with a thorough discharge plan. This schedule will detail your child’s progress while in treatment, identify areas of ongoing focus or concern, and include referrals and other support services that will be necessary for your child to maintain and build on the progress they made while in IOP at Options. Our goal is to make the transition back to independent, day-to-day life as smooth and seamless as possible.
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More information about the adolescent intensive outpatient program at Options Behavioral Health in Indianapolis, IN
To learn more about the adolescent IOP at Options Behavioral Health in Indianapolis, Indiana, or to get additional information about any aspect of care, please feel free to contact us anytime 24/7. We look forward to answering all your questions and helping you determine if our program is the perfect place for your child to find peace and fulfillment while beginning to form a more positive outlook for the future.
