Outpatient treatment programs bridge the transition between more intense forms of substance abuse treatment and living an independent life in recovery without structured treatment. It’s often recommended as part of continuing care when you leave inpatient rehab, a partial hospitalization program (PHP), or an intensive outpatient program (IOP). After high levels of care, a traditional outpatient program (OP) can offer ongoing support and help prevent relapse.
Outpatient programs are a flexible option for those seeking recovery from substance abuse. Unlike inpatient programs, where clients live on-site for an extended period of time, outpatient treatment allows individuals to continue living at home while attending scheduled therapy sessions and activities at the treatment center.
What Is An Outpatient Program (OP)?
An outpatient program is typically the least restrictive option and allows individuals to attend treatment sessions at a designated facility while still living at home. This means they have more freedom to maintain their daily responsibilities such as work, school, or family commitments. Outpatient addiction treatment programs offer therapy and support groups tailored to the individual’s needs, but they do not provide round-the-clock supervision like inpatient or residential treatment.
Is Outpatient Right for Me?
Most people with severe substance use disorders don’t enter addiction treatment at the outpatient level. For people who don’t require a higher level of care like a residential program or partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient treatment could be clinically appropriate with a transition into an outpatient setting as they have more days of sobriety under their belt.
Outpatient addiction treatment is ideal for those who feel confident about sustaining sobriety without the everyday structure of a higher level of addiction treatment. It can also be a good tune-up option if you are feeling less secure in your recovery journey and need some extra support beyond what groups like Narcotics Anonymous or Alcoholics Anonymous can provide.
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What Is Outpatient Treatment Like?
Outpatient rehab programs are the final phase of professional substance abuse treatment. It’s the last stop on your return to everyday life. An outpatient program allows you to face real-life challenges that can threaten your sobriety while maintaining a foothold in professional treatment. It provides a regular time each week to get help with providers and reinforce relapse-prevention skills with the help of professional treatment and peers in recovery.
Outpatient Addiction Treatment Services
Most people enter an outpatient program having just left a more intensive level of outpatient care. Outpatient treatment programs usually meet one to three hours a week. Many outpatient programs will have you start at three hours and gradually decrease the amount of time you attend therapy as you gain your footing in sobriety outside a treatment setting.
Some outpatient drug rehab programs provide regular individual or group therapy sessions, once a week or every other week. They also connect you with support groups and resources to help you stay sober. Outpatient programs may offer several different times and places you may attend your sessions, as well as a place to get referrals for other types of medical or psychological care.
Some people in choose to stay in sober-living facilities as an added layer of support in sobriety. Others choose to live at home if that environment is healthy and conducive to their recovery work.
What Therapies Are Offered in Outpatient Treatment?
The types of therapy offered in outpatient programs are tailored to support your specific recovery needs. A key focus of outpatient treatment is relapse prevention. Many addiction treatment centers, such as Vogue Recovery Center, include a combination of one-on-one counseling and group therapy as essential components of outpatient care.
In our outpatient program (OP), our therapists combine traditional and alternative therapies to provide a personalized approach to your recovery. This allows you to engage in treatments that align best with your unique needs and goals. These methods may include:
Sober Living In Outpatient Treatment
At Vogue Recovery Center, we understand that true recovery goes beyond completing a treatment program—it’s about building a foundation for long-term success. That’s why we offer sober living options for clients in our outpatient program (OP), providing extra support as they transition back into everyday life.
Our sober living homes create a safe, supportive environment for individuals in early recovery. Nestled in tranquil neighborhoods, these residences offer a space free from distractions, allowing guests to focus fully on their sobriety. Each guest is paired with a dedicated case manager who collaborates with them to develop a personalized plan for ongoing care and support throughout their stay.
We know that re-entering daily life after a structured treatment program can be daunting. Our sober living options are thoughtfully designed to ease this transition, helping clients navigate their journey with confidence and stability.
Specialized Outpatient Treatment
Recovery is a personal journey, and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. That’s why Vogue Recovery Center offers personalized addiction treatment programs tailored to each individual. We know everyone’s experience with addiction is different, and recovery should reflect those unique needs. Our outpatient team creates custom treatment plans focused on physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Seeking help for addiction is a brave step, often filled with uncertainty and fear. We understand how important support is during this process. Building connections with others who share similar experiences can be a powerful tool for healing. That’s why our programs emphasize community through group therapy, peer support, and shared activities, helping clients form meaningful, lasting bonds.
At Vogue Recovery Center, we treat the whole person, not just the addiction. Our programs empower individuals to overcome addiction, rediscover their strengths, and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Veteran Rehab Program
Veterans struggling with substance abuse often face challenges tied to military experiences like PTSD, combat stress, or adjusting to civilian life. These factors can make recovery more complex, requiring specialized care. Our Valor Program offers trauma-informed care tailored to veterans, focusing on physical, emotional, and mental well-being. By working through outpatient treatment with fellow veterans, participants benefit from peer support, a proven method that fosters trust, understanding, and encouragement.
Our Outpatient Levels of Care
At Vogue Recovery Center, we follow a step-down approach that includes the following outpatient recovery phases:
Partial Hospitalization Program
A half-way step between the inpatient and intensive outpatient phases, partial hospitalization provides the structure of inpatient care with added freedoms.
Intensive Outpatient Program
(IOP): During this phase, you begin to return to your previous life, but with significant support to prevent relapse. An IOP usually requires several hours of treatment on several weekdays.
Outpatient Program
At this point you’re fully able to live on your own. Our outpatient level of care provides the occasional support needed to face a life of sustainable sobriety.
Sober Living
A sober living home provides a supportive living environment while you attend outpatient care or transition back into everyday life.
Depending on the Vogue Recovery Center location, addiction treatment includes day programs and evening hours. Treatment plans typically include group therapy, individual therapy, and other treatment services as needed. Our outpatient program focuses on relapse prevention and strengthening recovery skills.
Outpatient Treatment Locations
Outpatient Rehab in Las Vegas, NV
At Vogue Recovery Center in Las Vegas, NV, we recognize that every journey through addiction is unique. That’s why our outpatient program (OP) offers personalized treatment plans carefully designed to meet each individual’s specific needs and goals in recovery.
Outpatient Rehab in Phoenix, AZ
Vogue Recovery Center’s outpatient program (OP) in Phoenix, AZ, provides comprehensive care for individuals overcoming addiction. Tailored to support lasting recovery, our outpatient program offers the resources and guidance needed to help you thrive in your new substance-free life.
How Is an Outpatient Program Different From Other Treatment Programs?
When it comes to seeking treatment for addiction, there are various levels of care that a person can choose from. The most common treatment options include inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), and intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and outpatient program (OP). While each of these options offers unique benefits and approaches to recovery, it’s important to understand the differences between them.
Inpatient vs. Outpatient Rehab
Inpatient treatment always involves living at the treatment center while you receive care. Residences are usually set up like apartments or dorms where you share space with another client. Some luxury rehab centers offer the option of private accommodations.
In residential drug rehab, you attend specific treatment during the day. This is a full day of care that usually involves groups, individual counseling, and recovery activities like fitness, yoga, and other holistic approaches. All your meals are taken on campus. In the evenings, you may attend 12-step groups or participate in social activities with other clients.
Outpatient treatment requires that you live at home or in a sober-living residence. You attend treatment programming during the day but do not live at the treatment facility. Outpatient treatment can vary in hours and days. Many people start with more intensive outpatient care and decrease the type and hours of treatment as they grow more confident in their sobriety.
Outpatient Program Vs PHP
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) involves attending treatment sessions for several hours a day, typically 5-7 days a week. This allows individuals to receive more intensive therapy and support while still being able to return home at night or live in a sober home. The main way PHP treatment differs from a traditional outpatient program is the time spent in treatment each day. While traditional outpatient programs may only involve a few hours of therapy per week, PHPs require more time commitment in intensive therapy groups.
Outpatient Program Vs IOP
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) requires participation in multiple sessions a day, several days a week. An outpatient program requires regular, though far less frequent attendance. In general, an outpatient program (OP) meets one to three hours a week, an intensive outpatient program (IOP) meets at least 10 hours a week. This time is spread out over the week. Alternatively, some IOPs meet for three hours a day, every weekday. As the name suggests, an IOP is a more intense form of treatment than regular outpatient treatment.
What Happens After Outpatient?
Drug and alcohol rehab teaches you the skills to achieve lasting recovery. In an outpatient treatment program, you refine the relapse-prevention skills you learned in higher levels of care. As you begin to immerse yourself more into work, school, family, and society, you will eventually “graduate” from outpatient at the treatment center.
Your recovery work is not over, however. Sobriety is something you must constantly protect from triggers, especially in the early days. Some people choose to stay in a sober-living residence after treatment, so they are around others dedicated to a substance-free lifestyle. Many sober-living residences also offer regular activities, groups, and onsite managers for extra support.
After outpatient treatment, it’s important to follow your aftercare program and practice healthy coping skills. This often includes:
- Individual therapy sessions
- Medication management for co-occurring mental health disorders
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), or SMART Recovery
- Couples or family therapy
- Regular fitness
- Proper nutrition
- Getting enough sleep
- Avoiding
- Support groups
- Life skills training
- Relapse-prevention education
- triggers when possible
- Hobbies and sober fun
Does Insurance Cover Addiction Treatment?
Laws require most major private insurance plans to cover behavioral health treatment the same way they cover medical care. Depending on your type of insurance plan, you may need to meet a deductible before coverage kicks in or pay co-pays or coinsurance. Medical detox is typically considered a “medical necessity,” and could be covered in full or at a large percentage. Inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment insurance coverage can vary greatly by the plan.
If you’d like to determine what type of drug rehab insurance benefits you are eligible for under your coverage, please give our admissions team a call. We will work with your insurance provider to determine the specifics of your coverage.
Recover in Outpatient Treatment
An outpatient program (OP) for drug and alcohol addiction can be a transformative step toward long-term recovery. At Vogue Recovery, our comprehensive outpatient treatment equips individuals with the essential tools, resources, and peer connections to sustain their sobriety and thrive in their recovery journey.
If you or someone you care about could benefit from outpatient support, reach out to Vogue Recovery Center today. Your path to healing and empowerment begins here. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone—help is just a phone call away.
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If you or someone you know has a substance use disorder, we hope you’ll begin your journey with us at Vogue Recovery Center.
