Leading Mental Health Adult Outpatient Treatment Programs in Cincinnati, Ohio

At Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, we recognize that everyone’s experiences are different and that everyone deserves to get treatment that is truly catered to their unique needs. For this reason, we provide comprehensive services at various levels of care so that we can meet everyone where they are on their healing journey. 

We are pleased to offer an adult-only intensive outpatient program (IOP) for people age 18 and older who need care for mental health and addiction concerns. Our adult IOP is a stand-alone program that is provided in a structured outpatient setting. 

What is Intensive Outpatient Programming?

Intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) can be ideal for people who do not need the round-the-clock care offered in an inpatient or residential setting but need a higher level of care than what is offered in once-weekly therapy. This structured setting allows patients to receive the care they need while still being able to live at home, attend work, and take care of their families and other daily responsibilities.  

Generally, patients stay in our adult IOP for three to six weeks. However, the actual length of time they spend in the program may vary based on their needs and the progress they make while participating in programming. 

Who We Treat

Our adult intensive outpatient program is available for adults of all genders age 18 and older. We provide care for people who are struggling with a variety of mental health and addiction concerns, including: 

  • Depression 
  • Anxiety disorders 
  • Stress-related concerns 
  • Bipolar disorder 
  • Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 
  • Other trauma-related concerns 
  • Personality disorders 
  • Drug addiction 
  • Alcohol addiction 

Before a person is admitted into our adult IOP, they will work with one of our team members to complete a thorough assessment. During this assessment, adults may be asked questions about a number of different things, including their medical history, the symptoms they are experiencing, whether or not they have received any kind of mental health or addiction treatment before, what their social interactions are like, if they are experiencing any difficulties with loved ones, and if they are struggling to perform at work or in any other activities. 

By providing our team with this information, we can determine the level of care that may be most appropriate for them. If a patient does not need inpatient, residential, or partial hospitalization services, we may recommend that they participate in our adult IOP. 

What To Expect in Our Cincinnati Adult IOP

In order to provide patients in our adult IOP with truly comprehensive care, we offer a number of different types of therapies and services. All patients receive individualized treatment plans that are created based on their specific needs and goals. This plan will outline the services they can expect to receive while in the adult intensive outpatient program at our Ohio behavioral health hospital. 

Medication management services are available in our adult IOP for patients who may be taking medication as part of their overall care plan. Patients can meet with psychiatrists biweekly (at a minimum), and they may have additional meetings on an as-needed basis. Nurses are on hand to administer the medications and monitor their effectiveness. 

Individual therapy offers time for patients in our adult IOP to meet one-on-one with a therapist or social worker in a confidential setting. This can be an excellent time for them to process through their experiences, discuss things that they may not feel comfortable talking about in a group setting, develop and practice coping skills, and track the progress they are making in the program. Individual therapy sessions are offered as needed or when requested. 

Family therapy sessions may be scheduled with patients and various members of their support system if the patient’s treatment team recommends it. If family therapy is included in a patient’s overall care plan in our adult IOP, they can meet with their families and a therapist or social worker biweekly or on an as-needed basis. The goals of family therapy can include exploring the family dynamics and the patient’s role in the family, establishing positive interaction between family members, ensuring appropriate involvement of the family in the patient’s therapeutic process and discharge planning, and clarifying the functional nature of the patient’s symptoms with respect to their family system. It can also be a time to discuss healthy boundaries, conflict resolution, and ways that the family can support each other throughout the patient’s healing journey.  

Group therapy is the primary method of care that we use in our adult IOP. Group therapy sessions take place three times a day, three days a week. We offer cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) groups, educational groups, and process groups. In group therapy sessions, which are led by experienced social workers, patients may discuss a variety of topics, including coping skills, healthy relationships, trauma, social anxiety concerns, and problem-solving. The topics will depend on the type of group as well as the patients who are in the group. Group therapy is beneficial not only in terms of the conversations and processing opportunities it provides but also because it allows patients to come together with other people who may be experiencing similar challenges. They can receive support from their peers while also offering support to others. This can be extremely beneficial to a person’s healing process. 

Whatever a patient’s needs are, we aim to provide services that will help them be successful on their path to healing. 

Why Choose Our Adult IOP

At our behavioral health hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, we strive to provide a therapeutic environment where every patient is treated with dignity and respect. We want to create a culture of unity that fosters growth, learning, innovation, and celebration of our patients’ successes. We want every person who enters our adult intensive outpatient program to feel comfortable knowing that they are receiving the highest quality of care. 

When you choose to receive care in the adult intensive outpatient program at Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital, you are choosing to work with a team of professionals that will put you and your needs first. Our team includes professionals from various disciplines within the behavioral healthcare field. Examples of roles that are held by individuals at our hospital include: 

  • Psychiatrists 
  • Registered nurses 
  • General medical practitioners 
  • Psychiatric nurse practitioners 
  • Medical nurse practitioner 
  • Behavioral health associates 
  • Licensed clinical social workers 
  • Licensed therapists 
  • Activity therapists 
  • Certified addiction dependency counselors 
  • Certified recreational therapists 
  • Art therapists 
  • Expressive therapists 
  • Dietitians 

While in our adult IOP, you may not work with all these staff members; however, you can rest assured knowing that they are available for consultation if needed or when beneficial. 

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Making the decision to get help for a mental health or addiction concern can be overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. We want to make sure that entering treatment is seamless and stress-free so that you can begin getting the care you need as quickly as possible. 

If you have any questions about our intensive outpatient program or any of the other services we offer at our Cincinnati, Ohio, hospital, please contact us today. Additionally, if you would like information about the admissions process or would like to speak to someone about insurance benefits, our team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help. 

At Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital, we are invested in our patients. We hope to inspire you as you work toward healing. 

This content was written on behalf of and reviewed by the clinical staff at Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital. 

I am so happy to have joined a facility which is committed to providing individualized, personalized treatment for each client who entrusts Glenwood with their care.

– Glenwood team member