Structured Care at Home

Intensive Outpatient Program

Intensive outpatient treatment runs 3 to 5 days a week, with morning, afternoon, and evening tracks, so you can keep working, parenting, or attending school.

  • 9-12 Hours/Week
  • 3-5 Days/Week
  • Adults 18+

IOP at a Glance

What Is Intensive Outpatient Treatment in Seattle?

Our intensive outpatient program is 9 to 12 hours of treatment a week across 3 to 5 days, with morning, afternoon, and evening tracks. It includes individual therapy and group therapy, with a prescriber deciding whether medication fits. You sleep at home and keep working or studying while your plan is reviewed as you progress.

Hours
9 to 12 a week
Days
3 to 5 a week
Tracks
Morning, afternoon, and evening
Format
In person at our Seattle clinic
Care included
Individual therapy, group therapy, medication decisions by a prescriber

Virtual IOP runs the same 9 to 12 hours for adults anywhere in Washington. Partial hospitalization is the level above, at 25 to 30 hours.

Understanding IOP

What is an Intensive Outpatient Program?

IOP Treatment In Seattle

Mountain View Health's IOP is at 13028 Interurban Ave S, Suite 124, Seattle. It offers 9 to 12 hours of treatment a week over 3 to 5 days for substance use disorders, including alcohol and drug use. Morning, afternoon, and evening tracks let you keep working or attending school.

What IOP Includes

Intensive outpatient care at Mountain View Health includes:

  • Individual therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) skills
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills
  • Relapse prevention
  • Medication decisions by a prescriber

Is IOP Right For You?

Who Benefits from Intensive Outpatient Treatment?

Step-Down from PHP

For adults finishing partial hospitalization or inpatient care elsewhere who are ready for less intensive care but still need structured support.

Working Professionals

For working adults who need addiction treatment but cannot take extended time off work. The evening track can fit around a full-time job.

Students & Young Adults

For students and young adults 18 and older who are continuing their education. Morning, afternoon, and evening tracks can fit around classes.

Family Responsibilities

For parents and caregivers who need structured treatment while keeping their role at home. A daytime or evening track can fit around school and family schedules.

Moderate Substance Use

For adults with a stable living situation whose assessment shows they can be treated safely in an outpatient setting.

Fit and Next Steps

Is IOP the Right Level?

Intensive outpatient sits in the middle of our four levels. Your assessment decides whether it is where you start.

IOP Fits If

  • You need structured treatment several days a week and can still sleep at home.
  • You are stepping down from partial hospitalization or from inpatient care elsewhere.
  • Work, school, or caring for children means you need a morning, afternoon, or evening track.
  • You are in early recovery and want one team to plan your therapy and any medication together.

Another Level Fits Better If

  • You need daily clinical structure and a longer treatment day. Partial hospitalization offers both.
  • You need medical detox first. Mountain View Health does not provide it, and you can start here once you are stable.
  • Your assessment shows you need 24-hour supervision. Outpatient care does not provide it.
  • Your recovery is stable and you need only 1 to 3 hours a week. Outpatient may be enough.

Where Care Goes Next

  • Step up. If 9 to 12 hours is not enough, your plan can move to 25 to 30 hours a week. See partial hospitalization.
  • Step down. As you stabilize, you can move to 1 to 3 hours a week. See outpatient.
  • Stay in Washington, stay home. If travel gets in the way, the same hours run over video. See virtual IOP.

Related program: Need telehealth IOP from anywhere in Washington? Our virtual intensive outpatient program offers the same 9 to 12 hours a week over secure video.

Virtual IOP in Washington

Track Options

IOP Schedule Options

IOP has morning, afternoon, and evening tracks. Admissions can tell you the current meeting times for each track when you call.

Morning IOP

3 to 5 days a week

9-12 Hours a Week

A morning track for people with afternoon or evening commitments, or those who prefer morning structure.

  • Morning track
  • Afternoon commitments

Afternoon IOP

3 to 5 days a week

9-12 Hours a Week

An afternoon track for students, shift workers, or anyone with morning obligations.

  • Afternoon track
  • Morning obligations

Evening IOP

3 to 5 days a week

9-12 Hours a Week

An evening track for adults who work during the day and want treatment after hours.

  • Evening track
  • Daytime work

Inside IOP

What Every IOP Track Includes

  • Every Track

    Individual Therapy

    One-on-one sessions focused on your own substance use, triggers, and goals.

  • Every Track

    Group Therapy

    Group sessions covering relapse prevention and peer support.

  • When It Fits

    Medication Decisions

    A prescriber decides whether medication fits your care.

Treatment Levels

IOP vs. Other Levels of Care

Hours per Week

Inpatient (Not Offered Here)
24/7
PHP
25-30 hours
IOP
9-12 hours
Outpatient
1-3 hours

Days per Week

Inpatient (Not Offered Here)
7 days
PHP
5-6 days
IOP
3-5 days
Outpatient
1-3 days

Where You Sleep

Inpatient (Not Offered Here)
On-Site
PHP
Home
IOP
Home
Outpatient
Home

Therapy

Inpatient (Not Offered Here)
Varies by program
PHP
Daily individual and group
IOP
Individual and group
Outpatient
Individual and group

Best For

Inpatient (Not Offered Here)
Needs 24-hour care
PHP
Daily structure at home
IOP
Structure around work or school
Outpatient
Ongoing support

What We Treat

Substances Treated in IOP

Our Intensive Outpatient Program treats substance use disorders, including alcohol, opioids, stimulants, benzodiazepines, marijuana, and prescription drugs.

Substance Use Disorders

  • Alcohol Use Disorder
  • Opioid Use Disorder
  • Stimulant Use Disorder
  • Benzodiazepine Use Disorder
  • Cannabis Use Disorder
  • Prescription Drug Use Disorder
  • Polysubstance Use

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Intensive Outpatient Program last?

Your clinical team sets the length of care with you, based on your assessment and progress. IOP runs 9 to 12 hours a week over 3 to 5 days, and the team reviews the plan regularly. When you stabilize, you can step down to outpatient.

Can I work full-time while attending IOP in Seattle?

Often, yes. IOP has morning, afternoon, and evening tracks and runs 9 to 12 hours a week over 3 to 5 days, so many people keep working or studying. Ask admissions which track fits your schedule, and whether your situation suits outpatient care.

What's the difference between IOP and PHP?

IOP runs 9 to 12 hours a week over 3 to 5 days, and PHP runs 25 to 30 hours a week over 5 to 6 days. PHP adds daily individual and group therapy, so it fits people who need more structure. Your assessment decides which level you start at.

Does IOP include individual therapy sessions?

Yes. IOP includes individual therapy and group therapy, and a prescriber decides whether medication fits. Your care team sets how often you meet one-on-one as part of your plan, and the plan is reviewed as you progress.

What if my work schedule changes during IOP?

Tell admissions or your care team as soon as it changes. IOP has morning, afternoon, and evening tracks, and your team can look at whether another track fits.

Is medication-assisted treatment (MAT) available in IOP?

Yes, when a prescriber decides it fits. For opioid use disorder, that means buprenorphine or naltrexone. For alcohol use disorder, it means naltrexone, acamprosate, or disulfiram. Medication is one part of a plan that also includes therapy.

Do you offer virtual IOP or telehealth options?

Yes. Virtual IOP runs the same 9 to 12 hours a week over secure video for adults anywhere in Washington, with daytime and evening tracks. Call admissions to find out which format fits your assessment and schedule.

What happens after completing IOP?

Your plan can step down to outpatient, which runs 1 to 3 hours a week. Many people add peer support meetings and community resources after their schedule ends, and your team reviews the plan as you progress.

Benefits Verification

Free Verification.
No Obligation.

Benefits verification is free, carries no obligation, and starts from a secure form. Admissions explains what your plan covers so you know your next step.

How The Process Works

  1. 01

    Secure Submission

    Provide your basic policy info through our secure form. Submitting it is confidential and carries no obligation.

  2. 02

    Admissions Review

    Admissions checks what your plan covers for partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient care.

  3. 03

    Clear Guidance

    If your plan can be run, a written breakdown usually arrives within 1 to 2 hours. It is not a guarantee of coverage.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Seattle, WA