At Healthy Life Recovery, we provide the treatment you need to overcome addiction and to achieve sober living. Our outpatient rehab in San Diego is designed to assist patients with maintaining their personal commitments while receiving the necessary care to remain sober. People who have completed detox and medication-assisted treatment will most likely need assistance transitioning back into society. We recognize that staying sober does not come easy, which is why our outpatient program can help individuals obtain a drug-free lifestyle.
We offer multiple levels of outpatient care to ensure that our clients are matched with a personalized program that meets their unique needs. Whether they are looking for a Partial Hospitalization Program that meets every day and is supported by a sober and supportive living environment or an intensive outpatient program (IOP) that involves a combination of therapies and psychiatric care, our outpatient services provide the ongoing structure and support for people to transition back into society.
At Healthy Life Recovery, we understand that each individual’s journey toward recovery is unique, and flexibility is key to accommodating the diverse needs of our patients. That’s why we are proud to offer an Evening Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) designed specifically for those who require a treatment plan that fits their busy schedules and working hours.
It is estimated that 60% of people who have been treated for addiction will relapse once they leave rehab. The stress of resuming work, family reintegration, and familiar locations can all be significant risk factors for addicts in early recovery.
Intensive outpatient rehabs can be a regular standard to remain engaged and focused on recovery during this period. Clients are continuously learning effective coping mechanisms to achieve recovery. They have the opportunity to start applying these skills as they begin to function in their day-to-day lives.
When selecting the advantages of one treatment approach, the individual’s needs, resources, and the likelihood of success must be taken into consideration.
Many clients struggle with progression out of treatment settings. The stress of resuming work, family reintegration, and being back in familiar locations and situations can be major risk factors for addicts in early recovery. Intensive outpatient rehabs can be a regular touchstone to remain engaged and focused on recovery during this period. Clients continue to learn effective coping mechanisms in intensive outpatient rehab and have a direct opportunity to start applying these skills as they begin to function in their day-to-day lives.
Intensive outpatient programs will typically meet during the weekdays. Many treatment facilities offer daytime, as well as evening programs, that require sessions lasting for a few hours. During the scheduled meeting time, patients will meet with groups and have breaks in between each session. Common types of group sessions for an IOP include:
The therapies used in IOP include:
Inpatient treatment is a more extensive approach to addiction treatment. Also known as residential care, inpatient treatment provides around-the-clock care by medical professionals in a non-hospital setting. It does not possess the same flexibility as an outpatient treatment program.
People who will more likely benefit from an inpatient program are those who are physically dependent on their substance of choice. Additionally, an individual who does not have a reliable support system in their home environment would also be a good candidate. The choice ultimately comes down to the patient’s situation and should be a joint decision with an addiction specialist.
Sean Leonard is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. He received his master’s degree in adult geriatric primary care nurse practitioner from Walden University and a second postmaster specialty in psychiatry mental health nurse practitioner from Rocky Mountain University. Sean has experience working in various diverse settings, including an outpatient clinic, inpatient detox and rehab, psychiatric emergency, and dual diagnosis programs. His specialty areas include substance abuse, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, and OCD.
Dr. John Allen, MD is a psychiatrist in El Cajon, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Allen has extensive experience in Addiction & Substance Abuse and Psychotic Disorders. He graduated from Baylor University in 1976.
