Structured, evidence-based outpatient treatment offering intensive support while allowing individuals to maintain daily responsibilities.
The Substance Use Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at San Diego Transformation Center provides structured, evidence-based outpatient treatment for individuals who need more support than standard outpatient care but do not require partial hospitalization or residential treatment.
IOP offers a higher level of clinical engagement through multiple weekly treatment sessions while allowing individuals to continue managing work, school, and family responsibilities. This level of care emphasizes consistency, accountability, and therapeutic structure to support ongoing progress in substance use recovery.
A Substance Use Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a structured level of outpatient treatment that provides intensive clinical support for individuals recovering from substance use while allowing them to live at home and maintain daily responsibilities.
At San Diego Transformation Center, substance use IOP is designed for individuals who need more therapeutic structure and accountability than standard outpatient care but do not require partial hospitalization or residential treatment. This level of care offers multiple weekly treatment sessions delivered in an outpatient setting to support consistent engagement in recovery.
IOP emphasizes evidence-based treatment, regular clinical contact, and continued skill development to help individuals strengthen recovery while balancing work, school, and family commitments.
Intensive outpatient treatment may serve as a step down from more intensive programs or a step up from standard outpatient care.
A Substance Use Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is appropriate for individuals who need a higher level of structure and clinical support than standard outpatient care but do not require partial hospitalization or residential treatment.
This level of care may be a good fit for individuals who:
We know recovery must fit your real life. Our evening and weekend IOP tracks offer the same comprehensive care, with flexible schedules for working professionals and students.
You receive the same high-quality care and dedicated team—on your schedule.
Whether you’re stepping down from PHP, detox, or stepping up from standard outpatient therapy, your treatment team remains consistent, ensuring continuity and trust. Program intensity is adjusted to your progress, not a fixed timeline.
We work with most insurance plans and handle all verification and authorization—making your admission process smooth and stress-free.
Admission Requirements:
Take the next step in your substance use recovery with flexible, comprehensive care that adapts to your life.
