Intensive Outpatient Treatment Support Services
Intensive Outpatient Treatment Support Services (IOTSS) is designed for adults with significant mental health needs, recent hospitalizations, or those at risk of hospitalization. IOTSS offers group-based services throughout the week, in addition to individual therapy sessions, psychoeducation, medication management and psychiatric support. This 14 week program serves everyone, with or without insurance.
We’re here to help with:
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Depression
Identifying and treating depression and other mood disorders.
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Stress & Anxiety
Identifying and treating anxiety disorders.
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Mood Disorders
Helping to identify and treat mood disorders.
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Trauma
Providing support through traumatic events and resulting recovery.
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PTSD
Supporting you to identify and treat PTSD and other mental health challenges due to stress and trauma.
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Self-Esteem Struggles
Working with you to improve your self-esteem, building confidence and assuredness.
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Community Resources
Connecting you to important resources to guide you through your healing process.
Eligibility
To be eligible for IOTSS services, you must:
- Be over the age of 18
- Have a serious and persistent primary mental health diagnosis
- Complete an intake assessment and psychiatric evaluation
What to Expect
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Reaching Out
You can receive a referral to IOTSS from a hospital or by reaching out to Acenda’s Access Center via phone, contact us form or request an appointment online. An IOTSS staff member will reach out to you within 24 hours of receiving your referral.
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Intake Meeting
Your first meeting will involve completing your intake assessment and psychiatric evaluation. The IOTSS program supervisor will introduce you to the team you will be working with and the services you will be receiving throughout your time with the program.
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Moving Forward with Care
Each week, you will receive around nine hours of care from the IOTSS team, including for group sessions, therapy, and psychoeducation, among other services. Depending on your availability, you can attend the Monday-Wednesday-Friday or the Tuesday-Thursday sessions.
FAQ’s
How long is the program?
IOTSS takes place over the course of 14 weeks.
How many hours per week is the program?
IOTSS typically takes up about nine hours of your week, divided among two or three days.
Are the IOTSS clinicians licensed?
Yes, all IOTSS clinicians are licensed practitioners.
How do I qualify for Intensive Outpatient Treatment Support Services?
To qualify for IOTSS services, you must:
- Be over the age of 18
- Have a serious and persistent primary mental health diagnosis
- Complete an intake assessment and psychiatric evaluation
