Invicta Recovery Center’s Intensive Outpatient Program delivers structured, evidence-based addiction and mental health care while you continue living at home, working, or attending school. IOP is built for adults who need more support than weekly therapy but do not require 24/7 supervision or residential treatment.
We serve adults navigating addiction, mental health challenges, and co-occurring disorders at our Altadena facility, with multilingual programming in English, Spanish, and Armenian.
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What Our IOP Program Includes
IOP at Invicta is a structured, multi-session-per-week program built around evidence-based clinical care. Each client receives an individualized treatment plan that typically delivers approximately nine hours of treatment per week across multiple sessions, drawing from the following services:
Individual Therapy
Regular one-on-one sessions with your assigned licensed therapist, focused on the underlying drivers of addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Group Therapy
Clinically facilitated groups covering addiction recovery, emotional regulation, relapse prevention, and dual diagnosis skill-building.
Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management
Comprehensive psychiatric intake and ongoing monitoring, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid and alcohol use disorder when clinically appropriate.
Trauma-Focused Therapies
Evidence-based trauma modalities including EMDR, Trauma-Focused Therapy (TFT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for individuals with PTSD or complex trauma histories.
CBT and DBT Skill-Building Groups
Structured programming rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, the two most evidence-supported modalities for addiction and co-occurring mental health treatment.
Family Therapy and Psychoeducation
Family involvement sessions and education designed to rebuild relationships and strengthen the client’s support network for lasting recovery.
Case Management and Relapse Prevention
A dedicated case manager coordinates your care, manages insurance authorizations, and builds your relapse-prevention plan and step-down strategy before you complete IOP. Learn more about our full levels of care.
Active Military and Veteran Programming
Specialized tracks for active-duty personnel and veterans, including TRICARE insurance support.
Who IOP Is For
Intensive Outpatient is recommended when standard outpatient treatment is not enough, but residential or partial hospitalization is not clinically required. IOP at Invicta is a strong clinical fit for adults who are:
Stepping Down from PHP or Residential Care
IOP is the most common next step after Partial Hospitalization or residential treatment, providing continued structure and clinical support with a lighter daily time commitment. Our levels of care overview outlines how IOP fits into the full continuum.
Managing a Co-Occurring Mental Health Condition
Individuals with a concurrent diagnosis like depression, anxiety, PTSD, or bipolar disorder alongside substance use disorder benefit from IOP’s integrated dual diagnosis approach with regular psychiatric access.
Needing More Than Standard Outpatient Therapy
If weekly outpatient sessions have not led to lasting stability, IOP’s frequency and clinical intensity provide the level of support that can make the difference without requiring you to pause work, school, or family responsibilities.
Balancing Recovery With Daily Responsibilities
IOP offers structured clinical care in concentrated daytime, evening, or hybrid blocks so you can maintain employment, schooling, or caregiving while building the habits and coping skills that sustain recovery.
If you’re unsure whether IOP is the right starting point, our admissions team will conduct a no-cost clinical assessment and recommend the appropriate level of care. Call us at (626) 600-3124 or contact us online.
Integrated Dual Diagnosis Support
Co-occurring mental health conditions are present in the majority of individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorder, and IOP is one of the outpatient levels of care best equipped to address both alongside daily life.
At Invicta, dual diagnosis treatment is not a parallel track. Mental health and addiction care are integrated into the same clinical structure: your therapist, psychiatrist, and case manager coordinate together from day one. This approach is critical for conditions like PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety, which can directly sustain or worsen substance use if not treated alongside addiction.
IOP’s regular psychiatric access and clinical structure make it the appropriate setting for clients whose co-occurring conditions are stable enough to manage outside full-day PHP programming but still require consistent monitoring and adjustment throughout treatment.
Therapies and Approaches Used in IOP
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps clients identify and reframe the thought patterns driving addictive behavior and emotional distress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT builds skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and is particularly effective for dual diagnosis clients and those with trauma histories.
Trauma-Focused Therapy and EMDR
Evidence-based trauma modalities used within IOP for clients with PTSD or histories of complex trauma. See our therapies overview for more on how these modalities are applied.
Motivational Interviewing
Supports intrinsic motivation for change and helps clients clarify their values and goals in recovery.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
FDA-approved medications combined with counseling for opioid and alcohol use disorder, integrated into the broader IOP treatment plan when clinically indicated.
What to Expect: From First Call to Day One
1. Call or Contact Us: Reach our admissions team at (626) 600-3124 or submit a contact form. We’re available Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm.
2. Clinical Assessment: A licensed clinician conducts a brief assessment, by phone or in person, to determine whether IOP is the appropriate level of care and to understand your history and clinical needs.
3. Insurance Verification: Our admissions team contacts your insurance provider directly, verifies your behavioral health benefits, and determines your IOP coverage. There is no cost to you for this step.
4. Prior Authorization: Most insurance plans require pre-authorization for IOP. We submit all clinical documentation and manage the authorization process on your behalf.
5. Intake and Orientation: On your first day, you complete a full clinical intake with your assigned therapist, meet your case manager, and receive your individualized treatment schedule.
6. Treatment Begins: Programming starts with your IOP cohort. Your team reviews progress weekly and adjusts your plan as you stabilize and move toward step-down outpatient care.
Insurance & Payment
IOP is considered a medically necessary level of care by most major commercial insurance plans when clinically appropriate, and is often covered at low or no out-of-pocket cost. Invicta accepts most major commercial plans, Medi-Cal, and TRICARE for active military and veterans.
Our admissions team handles the entire verification and authorization process: contacting your provider, submitting documentation, and confirming approval before your first day. Verify your insurance online. There is no cost and no obligation to enroll.
Our Altadena Location
Invicta Recovery Center is located at 2235 Lake Ave, Suite #110, Altadena, CA 91001, in the northern San Gabriel Valley, minutes from Pasadena. We serve adults throughout Altadena, Pasadena, Monrovia, Arcadia, Sierra Madre, and surrounding communities.
Phone: (626) 238-1511 ┃ Email: Contact@invictarecovery.com ┃ Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–6pm
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Why Choose Invicta Recovery for IOP
Integrated Dual Diagnosis Care
Mental health and addiction are treated by the same coordinated clinical team, not in separate silos, from your first day of IOP through aftercare planning.
Multilingual Programming
IOP is available in English, Spanish, and Armenian, delivered by native-speaking clinicians. One of few outpatient programs in the San Gabriel Valley offering this level of language access.
Flexible Scheduling and Telehealth
Daytime, evening, and hybrid in-person plus telehealth tracks let you fit structured clinical care around work, school, and family obligations without falling out of treatment.
Military and Veteran Specialized Tracks
TRICARE-accepted, with programming designed for the clinical needs of active-duty personnel and veterans.
DHCS Licensed and Joint Commission Accredited
Invicta is licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and accredited by The Joint Commission, the highest level of independent accreditation in behavioral health.
Managed Insurance Authorization
We handle prior authorization, clinical documentation, and all insurer communication. Verify your insurance to get started at no cost and with no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours per week is IOP?
IOP at Invicta typically delivers approximately nine hours of treatment per week across multiple sessions, combining group therapy, individual therapy, and psychiatric coordination. The exact schedule varies by individual treatment plan and track (daytime, evening, or hybrid).
Is IOP the same as standard outpatient therapy?
No. IOP provides more structure, more frequency, and more clinical oversight than weekly outpatient therapy, while still allowing clients to live at home and maintain daily responsibilities.
Does insurance cover IOP?
Most major commercial plans, Medi-Cal, and TRICARE cover IOP when it is clinically indicated and pre-authorized. Our admissions team verifies your benefits and manages the authorization process at no cost before your first day.
Can I work or go to school while in IOP?
Yes. IOP is specifically designed for clients who need intensive support but must keep work, school, or family commitments. We offer daytime, evening, and hybrid scheduling so programming fits around your obligations.
How long does IOP last?
Most IOP plans run between four and twelve weeks, with progress driving the discharge plan. Your treatment team reviews progress weekly and adjusts the timeline based on your clinical goals.
What is the difference between IOP and PHP?
PHP involves more hours per day, more frequent psychiatric access, and a higher level of clinical structure than IOP. IOP is typically the next step after PHP stabilizes the client. The right starting point depends on your clinical assessment. Call (626) 600-3124 and our team will help you determine the right fit.
What happens after IOP?
Most clients step down from IOP to standard outpatient therapy, peer-support groups, and continued medication management. Discharge planning begins early, and your case manager builds your step-down plan and alumni connection from the start. Learn more on our levels of care page.
Is telehealth available for IOP sessions?
Telehealth and hybrid options are available for many IOP components, including individual therapy, psychiatric appointments, and select group sessions when clinically appropriate and permitted by your insurer.
Start IOP at Invicta Recovery Center
If you or someone you care about is ready to begin, our admissions team is available to guide you from your first call through your first day of treatment.
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