Intensive outpatient program (IOP) in Louisville, KY
What is an intensive outpatient program?
An intensive outpatient program sits between residential treatment and standard outpatient care. You get structured therapy during the day or evening, then return home at night — keeping the clinical intensity while letting you hold on to work, school, and family.
Cedar Grove Recovery's IOP offers morning and evening options so the schedule can fit around the rest of your life.
Is IOP right for you?
IOP works well for people who need more than weekly counseling but don't require 24-hour care.
- You've completed medical detox or residential treatment and want to keep the structure as you step down
- You need real clinical support but can't step away from work, school, or caregiving
- You have stable housing and a safe environment to return to each night
- You're managing a co-occurring mental health condition alongside substance use
Inside the program
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Group therapy
The core of IOP — structured sessions built around relapse prevention, coping skills, and shared accountability.
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Individual counseling
One-to-one work with a clinician on the specifics of your situation and recovery goals.
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Family involvement
Recovery is stronger when the people around you understand it. Family therapy is available as part of the program.
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Co-occurring care
Mental health conditions are treated alongside substance use, not after it.
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Medication-assisted treatment
MAT continues alongside IOP when it's clinically appropriate.
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Aftercare planning
Planning for what comes after IOP starts while you're still in it.
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Medicaid and getting started
We accept Medicaid, and our admissions team can verify your benefits and explain what's covered before you start. Admissions answer 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
IOP questions
How is IOP different from residential treatment?
In residential treatment you live at the facility with 24-hour support. In IOP you attend structured therapy sessions and return home at night, which keeps clinical intensity while letting you maintain work, school, and family responsibilities.
Can I work or go to school while in IOP?
Yes — that's much of the point. Cedar Grove Recovery offers morning and evening options so the program can fit around your schedule.
Do I have to complete detox before starting IOP?
Not always. Many people step into IOP after medical detox or residential treatment, but for others IOP is an appropriate starting point. A clinical evaluation determines the right level of care.
How long does IOP last?
Length of stay is determined by medical necessity, your progress, and your care team's assessment rather than a fixed schedule.
Does Medicaid cover IOP?
Medicaid often covers intensive outpatient services, though coverage varies by plan. Our admissions team can verify your benefits and explain coverage before you start.
Can I get medication-assisted treatment during IOP?
Yes. MAT continues alongside IOP when it is clinically appropriate, and it's coordinated by the same care team.
Ask whether IOP fits your situation
Admissions answer 24 hours a day, every day of the year. We can talk through your situation and what starting would look like.