Morning and Evening Programs

The Intensive Outpatient Program (I.O.P) for Addictive Diseases at The BridgeWay Hospital provides adults with substance abuse problems an intensive educational and therapeutic alternative to treating their chemical dependency and related problems.  The outpatient setting minimizes disruption of work and family routines.  While supporting the client’s needs for comprehensive treatment in an efficient and cost-effective manner, outpatient care deals with real day-to-day living problems often associated with addictive disease and substance abuse.  Two program options are available:  Morning I.O.P. and Evening I.O.P. 

Morning I.O.P. Program Hours - 9:00am-12:00pm

The Morning I.O.P. is a 12-week program in which adults progress through 4 phases of treatment:

Evening I.O.P. Program Hours - 5:30pm-7:30pm

The Evening I.O.P. is a 12 week program in which adults progress through 4 phases of treatment:

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The I.O.P. includes an Educational Therapy component that assists clients and family members in developing a thorough understanding of the nature of their illness and their responsibility in the process of recovery through a variety of topics including medical lectures.  The Group Therapy component of the program utilizes the group process to develop open and direct communication skills, to give and receive support and direction, and to practice new drug or alcohol-free coping and living skills.

Family involvement is very important and consists of Multi-Family Group two days a week for both programs:  

Family members are encouraged to attend Family Group for the entire 12 weeks the client is in I.O.P.

Involvement in community 12 Step Meetings (A.A., N.A., C.A.) is considered an important part of recovery.  Staff will assist the client in integrating into the self-help group that is most appropriate for them.

The Abstinence Assurance component of the program includes random drug screens and abstinence agreements.