Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)

What is IOP?

IOP stands for Intensive Outpatient Program. It’s a structured, group‑based treatment program that offers more support than traditional outpatient therapy. Even though it’s not a full‑time program, it’s considered “intensive” because members meet three days a week for three hours each session.

What if I’m nervous about joining a group?

Feeling nervous is completely normal. Many people who start IOP share that they were anxious at first. Over time, they often say it feels comforting to be in a safe space with others who truly understand what they’re going through. In fact, clients who were hesitant at the beginning frequently end up not wanting the experience to end.

Who is a good fit for IOP?

IOP is a great option for individuals with a mental health diagnosis who are finding it hard to manage their emotions or daily stress on their own.

What can someone gain from this program?

Our goal is for IOP members to leave the program with a strong foundation for their mental health journey. This foundation is built through five core areas:

  • Healthy Boundaries

  • Coping Skills

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Healthy Communication

  • Distress Tolerance

These skills help clients feel more confident and better equipped to handle challenges.

How do I join IOP?

To get started, call the West Grove Clinic location closest to you and schedule an intake assessment. If you’re already a patient, simply talk with your provider. After your assessment, if IOP is the right level of care, we’ll help you get scheduled and ready to begin.

-Substance Use IOP

West Grove Clinic provides a holistic, team‑based approach to care, ensuring clients receive the most well‑rounded support possible. Our program includes medication management, individual therapy, group therapy, and holistic services. We incorporate holistic practices because they help clients reconnect with self‑care, increase body and thought awareness, promote relaxation, and offer new, healthy ways to express emotions.

The main goal of our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is to help clients establish and maintain sobriety while building a stable, healthy lifestyle.

Core topics covered in IOP include:

  • Understanding addiction triggers and cravings

  • Building coping skills

  • Identifying high‑risk situations

  • Relapse prevention

  • Recognizing warning signs

  • Strengthening relationships and support systems

IOP Times

*All groups take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays*

Milwaukee West Grove Clinic Location: Morning (in-person) 9:30-12:35pm, Evening (virtual) 5:00-8:05pm

Kenosha West Grove Location: Morning (in-person) 9:30-12:35pm, Evening (virtual) 5:00-8:05pm

Appleton West Grove Location: Evening (virtual) 5:00-8:05pm

Oak Creek West Grove Location: Evening (virtual) 5:00-8:05pm

-Mental Health IOP

This is West Grove Clinic’s newest Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), created to offer a higher level of support for individuals facing mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and more. We developed this program because we saw how many people needed structured, consistent care to help them feel stable and supported.

The main goal of this IOP is to help members build coping skills that make it easier to manage difficult emotions and create a strong foundation for the next steps in their mental health journey.

Core topics covered in this IOP include:

  • Healthy Boundaries

  • Coping Skills

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Healthy Communication

  • Distress Tolerance

IOP Times

All West Grove Clinic Locations (virtual): Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:30-12:35pm