The Intensive Outpatient Program for Substance Use Disorders ("IOP-SUD") is a 12 week program for male and female adolescents (age 12-18) who are experiencing difficulties with use/abuse/dependence of substances.
IOP-SUD is a co-occurring diagnosis program, meaning a participant may struggle with substance use as well as a mental health issue, including anxiety, ADD/ADHD, depression, mood disorders and/or substance use.
IOP-SUD is appropriate for adolescents who are willing, along with parents/guardians, to actively participate and comply with program guidelines.
Types of issues experienced by adolescents in the IOP-SUD may include:
- Substance use, abuse or dependence on substances, resulting in relational, legal, financial, family, academic stress or consequences
- Engaging in substance use and maladaptive behaviors such as inappropriate use of Internet, high-risk behaviors, sexual acting out, gaming, and self-injurious behaviors
Schedule
- IOP-SUD is held Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- Multi-family group is Wednesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.
What to expect
Intake assessment
First step to assess adolescent's needs: includes recommendations, referrals, and development of safety plan.
First day
Orientation to program at 2:15 p.m., join group from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Ongoing
- Psychoeducation and skills groups
- Group therapy
- Coordination of treatment with outside providers and schools
- Participation in one 12-step meeting or SMART Recovery group at least once while in SUD IOP (not at Inova Kellar Center) is required
One time per week
Multi-family group (parents and teens attend together)
How do you qualify to join?
To schedule an intake assessment, for the purposes of admission to IOP, please contact the intake department at Inova Kellar Center at 703-218-2900.