Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) provide structured treatment for individuals dealing with substance abuse, mental health disorders, or both. These programs offer intensive care without the need for participants to live at a treatment facility. They provide the flexibility needed to maintain work, school, or family commitments while receiving the support necessary to recover. In this

Inpatient care provides intensive mental health treatment in a controlled environment. However, the next phase of recovery often involves moving to outpatient mental health programs. These programs offer flexibility and continued support without the full-time care that inpatient treatment provides. This article will discuss how to transition from inpatient to outpatient care smoothly, the different types