IOP for mental health & SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
Help your patients get the specialized support they need with timely access to our Intensive Outpatient Programs.
For patient referrals:
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VIRTUAL IOP AT BRIGHTSIDE
This program is a good fit for patients whose mental health symptoms are disrupting daily life—whether they need more support than weekly therapy provides or are stepping down from other care.
This program is designed for patients with a primary substance use disorder who need flexible, evidence-based care—whether they’re starting recovery or stepping down from a higher level of care.
Our IOP is tailored to your patient’s needs—whether for mental health, substance use, or both. We address all aspects of treatment with intention and expertise.
Every patient is supported by a multidisciplinary care team, including an individual therapist, group therapist, psychiatric provider, and care coordinator.
Accredited by The Joint Commission with The Gold Seal of Approval®, our care meets rigorous standards for quality, safety, and clinical excellence—so you can refer with confidence.
We share regular updates with referring providers for ongoing collaboration—and support engagement, transitions, and step-downs to aftercare options.
MADE FOR LONG-TERM RECOVERY
While each Intensive Outpatient Program track is designed around the needs of its primary population, both are equipped to support patients with co-occurring disorders.
Mental health track | Substance use track | |
|---|---|---|
Core focus | Emotional insight, adaptive coping, and interpersonal effectiveness | Recovery strategies, emotional regulation, and behavior change |
Skill development | Phase-based lessons build on motivation, coping skills, goal setting, and more | Phase-based lessons build on motivation, accountability, coping skills, and more |
Modalities | Individual therapy, group therapy, and integrated medication management if needed | |
Evidence-based interventions | Unified Protocol, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing | |
Mental health track | ||
|---|---|---|
Core focus | Emotional insight, adaptive coping, and interpersonal effectiveness | |
Skill development | Phase-based lessons build on motivation, coping skills, goal setting, and more | |
Modalities | Individual therapy, group therapy, and integrated medication management if needed | |
Evidence-based interventions | Unified Protocol, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing | |
Substance use track | ||
|---|---|---|
Core focus | Recovery strategies, emotional regulation, and behavior change | |
Skill development | Phase-based lessons build on motivation, accountability, coping skills, and more | |
Modalities | Individual therapy, group therapy, and integrated medication management if needed | |
Evidence-based interventions | Unified Protocol, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing | |
90
scheduled first appointment within 48 hours1
87
discharged patients reported improved quality of life1
91
SUD IOP participants maintain abstinence ≥30 days2
Begin care immediately
Help your patients get the care they need.
CARE AT BRIGHTSIDE
Our virtual IOP fills a critical gap between core services & inpatient care, providing specialized support for individuals with acute mental health or substance use needs—right from home.
OUR PARTNERS INCLUDE:
a seamless path to care
We make it easy to connect your patients to care.
Our team will contact your patient the same day, assist with intake, and help with insurance eligibility or prior authorization.
During the intake process, the patient will match with their care team, choose a group therapy schedule, and book a session with a therapist to assess and confirm clinical appropriateness.
Once enrolled, the patient is paired with a dedicated care coordinator who supports them through phase-based group therapy, individual therapy, and medication management if needed.
After completing program phases with measurable progress, the patient transitions to the appropriate level of aftercare with a personalized plan for ongoing support.
"Our IOP providers help patients develop practical coping strategies and a strong foundation for progress—so they can get back on track and live the life they deserve."
Conor O’Neill, PhD
Director of Therapy Programs
"This is 'it'. Tried everything. The team was caring and it was 100% more effective than anything else I've encountered. It's an absolute life-changing experience."
MICHAEL
IOP Patient
WHY BRIGHTSIDE
Our platform enables real-time care management with alerts, progress tracking, and interventions—supporting patient safety and measurement.
We meet the highest standards in health care, with accreditation from The Joint Commission and certification from HITRUST.
We hold our care accountable with outcomes published in over a dozen peer-reviewed studies.
All of our clinicians are part of our national practice, hold advanced certifications, and receive active clinical supervision to ensure quality care.
We treat mild to severe needs across the care continuum—and our Care Coordination team supports engagement, transitions, and referrals.
Our AI-driven medication management tool helps our clinicians improve first-time medication success for effective treatment.
All patients benefit from video sessions, direct messaging with their care team, skill-building lessons, and progress tracking tools.
REFER A PATIENT
All referrals can begin IOP as soon as tomorrow.
SPECIALIZED CARE
One weekly session
Three sessions per week
Medication management, as needed
SPECIALIZED CARE
One weekly session
Three sessions per week
Medication management, as needed
Clinicians are rated 4.9/5
Covered by insurance
Achieve remission in 12 weeks3
Accredited for quality care
RESOURCE CENTER
The latest Brightside Health research, insights, and news for clinicians and healthcare professionals.
1Internal evaluation, 2024
2Healthcare, 2024: Nearly 80% of participants remained engaged in the program for 30 days, and 91% attained at least 30 consecutive days of abstinence.
3BMC, 2022
