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Anxiety, depression or drinking may be getting harder to manage, and you still can’t step away from work or family. Our intensive outpatient program in Orange County gives you structured treatment several days a week at our Laguna Hills clinic while you keep living at home.
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) is one step up from weekly therapy and one step down from a residential stay. You come to treatment several times a week, then you go home. You keep your job, your own bed and your daily routines.
The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) calls this Level 2.1 care. For adults, it generally means at least nine hours of structured treatment each week. At Compassion Recovery Centers, our IOP combines group therapy, one-on-one counseling, psychoeducation and medication management when it’s needed. You can get help for a mental health condition, substance use, or both at the same time.
IOP fits when weekly therapy isn’t enough but you don’t need 24-hour supervision. It’s also a common next step after partial hospitalization (PHP) or a residential stay.
Our IOP is for adults who are struggling and want real structure without putting their lives on hold. You may be a good fit if any of these sound familiar:
If you’re worried about your teen, we offer separate mental health programs for teens ages 12 to 17.
If you’re not sure IOP is the right level of care, start with a free, confidential assessment. Our admissions team will point you to the right fit, whether that turns out to be IOP, PHP, standard outpatient care or virtual care.
Our clinical team treats mental health conditions and substance use disorders, often both at once. When the two overlap, our dual diagnosis treatment addresses them together instead of one at a time.
Treatment starts with a free assessment. We ask about your symptoms, health history, substance use and what’s happening at home and at work. Then your care team builds a plan around what you need.
In a typical week, you attend small group sessions several times and meet one-on-one with your therapist. If medication is part of your care, you’ll also see a licensed prescriber. Between sessions, you go to work, school or home and practice what you’re learning in real life.
Each week you meet one-on-one with a licensed therapist. This is private time to work through personal challenges, process trauma, set goals and talk about anything that came up in group.
Groups are small, usually 6 to 10 people, and meet several times a week. Topics include relapse prevention, managing triggers, emotional regulation, communication, stress management and understanding co-occurring disorders. Being in a room with people facing similar struggles can make it easier to speak up and practice new skills.
The people closest to you are part of your daily life, so they can be part of your care. We offer family counseling sessions to improve communication, repair strained relationships and help your loved ones understand how to support you.
Our licensed therapists use evidence-based approaches, including:
You’ll also learn practical life skills, like spotting triggers, managing stress, setting healthy boundaries and making a relapse-prevention plan.
Medication isn’t right for everyone, but for some people it makes a real difference. If it could help you, our clinical team works with licensed prescribers to evaluate, prescribe and monitor medication as part of your overall plan.
If drinking or drug use is part of the picture, it’s treated in the same program as your mental health. You’ll work on identifying your personal triggers and build a relapse-prevention plan you can use long after IOP ends. Groups also help you understand how substance use and mood affect each other.
Many health plans cover IOP when it’s medically necessary. California’s SB 855 requires state-regulated health plans to cover medically necessary mental health and substance use treatment. Federal parity law also says many plans can’t limit this care more strictly than they limit medical care.
We work with most insurance and Medicare plans, including:
What you pay depends on your plan, including your deductible and copays. We can usually check your benefits in minutes, and we’ll explain what we find before you start. Call (877) 375-4344 to talk with our admissions team. It’s free and confidential.
For a lot of people, daytime treatment just isn’t realistic. That’s why we offer an evening IOP track. You go to work or class during the day and attend treatment afterward. Our admissions team can walk you through current evening schedules and help you pick the one that fits your week.
Evening care has a real upside. You try new skills during the day, in meetings, in traffic and in hard conversations at home. Then you talk through what worked with your group while it’s still fresh.
If you live farther away or need care from home, our virtual IOP is open to adults anywhere in California. It offers live group therapy, individual counseling and psychiatric support over a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform.
How long you stay in IOP depends on your needs and your insurance. As you get steadier, your treatment team will help you step down to weekly outpatient therapy so you keep your support while you take on more on your own.
Our clinic is in the Moulton Business Park in Laguna Hills. It’s designed to be a calm, welcoming place to get intensive outpatient care in South Orange County.
We see clients from Laguna Hills, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Aliso Viejo, Newport Beach and Laguna Niguel, and we offer virtual care throughout California.
Compassion Recovery Centers – IOP and PHP Programs in California
Address: 23141 Moulton Pkwy Suite 207, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Phone: (949) 849-4362
Located in: Moulton Business Park at Laguna Hills
Areas Served: Orange County and all of California (Virtual Programs Available)
Your care team includes licensed therapists and licensed prescribers who handle psychiatric care and medication. They work together on one plan for you, so you’re not repeating your story to people who never talk to each other.
Starting takes one phone call. Our admissions team will ask a few questions about what’s going on, check your insurance benefits for free and set up your assessment.
It helps to have your insurance card and a list of any current medications handy when you call. You don’t need to have everything figured out first.
It depends on your needs and your insurance. Your team reviews your progress regularly. When you’re ready, they help you step down to weekly outpatient therapy.
Yes, for most people. IOP is built so you can keep working or attending school. Evening and virtual options make that easier if your days are full. If you do need time off, our resources on taking leave from work can help.
Many plans cover IOP when it’s medically necessary. California law requires state-regulated plans to cover medically necessary mental health and substance use care. Your costs depend on your plan. We’ll verify your benefits for free before you start.
You can be treated for substance use and mental health in the same program. Your plan may include motivational interviewing, trigger work, relapse-prevention planning and, when appropriate, medication management.
PHP is more intensive. It usually means treatment for most of the day, several days a week. IOP has fewer hours, so it works for people who are stable enough to handle work, school or home life alongside treatment.
Your health information is protected by federal privacy law, and substance use treatment records have extra federal protections. In general, your treatment information can’t be shared with your employer without your written permission.
When you’re ready, we’re here to help you take the next step. Call (877) 375-4344 to talk with our admissions team. It’s free and confidential.
We are 100% in Network Provider. Most of our clients pay $0 out of pocket.
