Intensive outpatient · Lake Forest
IOP Treatment in Orange County at Lake Forest
IOP treatment in Orange County is intensive outpatient at our Lake Forest campus, several hours on several days, and you sleep at home.
- Several days — Hours each week, not one visit
- Live at home — You sleep at home
- Dual diagnosis — Substance use and mental health
- Day or evening — Two tracks, same level of care
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Tell us what's going on, and we'll check your insurance before you start IOP.
The level of care
What IOP Treatment In Orange County Is
You come to 23726 Birtcher Dr in Lake Forest for several hours on several days, then go home or to a sober living partner.
The ASAM Criteria names intensive outpatient level 2.1, which is more than one weekly visit and less than a full PHP day. The Joint Commission accredits this outpatient program for behavioral health care. If you need medical detox or a residential stay first, admissions can connect you with a partner.
At a glance
About Three Hours
IOP is usually about three hours on three to five days, and admissions confirms the exact days before you start.
Day Or Evening
Daytime IOP meets during the day, and Evening IOP is usually 4 to 7 p.m. on weeknights.
Same Team Later
PHP, IOP, and outpatient visits stay in this building, so you don't start over with new clinicians.
Both In One Plan
Substance use and a mental health condition share this IOP plan, with no second intake.
A session in IOP
What A Typical IOP Session Looks Like
Each session moves from a check-in to skills and practice, and your week is several of those sessions rather than one appointment.
- Check-in
Check-In And Goals
You start with a clinical check-in about mood, cravings, and the days since you were last here.
- Skills
Group And Individual Therapy
Licensed clinicians lead group and individual therapy, using cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.
- Practice
Practice For The Hours After
You leave with a plan for work, home, and who you can call before the next session.
- Week
Several Days, Not One
Those sessions repeat on several days that week, on the daytime track or the evening track.
Schedules depend on your level of care, and admissions can walk you through a sample week before you start.
Two tracks
Daytime IOP And Evening IOP
Both tracks are intensive outpatient at the Lake Forest campus, and the difference is when you come in.
When
- Daytime IOP
- Several hours during the day
- Evening IOP
- Usually 4 to 7 p.m. on weeknights
Days
- Daytime IOP
- Usually three to five days
- Evening IOP
- Weeknights admissions confirms
Who it fits
- Daytime IOP
- You can come in during the day
- Evening IOP
- Work or school fills the daytime
Level
- Daytime IOP
- Intensive outpatient
- Evening IOP
- The same IOP level of care
After-work details live on the Evening IOP page. This page stays with how the two tracks differ.
IOP among the levels
How IOP Compares With PHP And OP
All four meet at 23726 Birtcher Dr, and you sleep at home after each one. IOP sits between a full PHP day and shorter outpatient visits.
Hours
- IOP
- Several hours on several days
- PHP
- Most of the day
- Evening IOP
- Usually 4 to 7 p.m.
- Outpatient (OP)
- Shorter visits
Nights
- IOP
- You sleep at home
- PHP
- You sleep at home
- Evening IOP
- You sleep at home
- Outpatient (OP)
- You sleep at home
Team
- IOP
- Lake Forest clinicians
- PHP
- Same team if you step up
- Evening IOP
- Same IOP team, later hours
- Outpatient (OP)
- Same team if you step down
Best when
- IOP
- Weekly therapy is not enough
- PHP
- You need a full clinical day
- Evening IOP
- Daytime hours are taken
- Outpatient (OP)
- You need fewer hours than IOP
The partial hospitalization program is the full-day step up, and outpatient visits are the shorter step down. The other levels of care stay in the same Lake Forest building.
Who IOP Is For
- 01
Weekly Therapy Has Not Been Enough
Cravings or mental health symptoms have stayed hard to manage on one appointment a week.
- 02
You Can Attend And Sleep At Home
You can be at the Lake Forest campus for several hours on several days, and you have a safe place to sleep.
- 03
A Full Day Is More Than You Need
You still need structure, including after PHP, and a full clinical day is more time than your week can hold.
Who IOP Is Not For
You Need A Full Clinical Day
If several hours are not enough, PHP treatment is the full-day program in the same building.
Daytime Hours Do Not Work
If work or school fills the day, Evening IOP meets after work, usually from 4 to 7 p.m.
You Need Emergency Care
If you might harm yourself, call or text 988, and call 911 in an emergency. IOP is not a crisis unit or a hospital.
Dual diagnosis
Dual Diagnosis In IOP
Substance use and a mental health condition share this IOP plan, with the same clinicians and no second intake. The dual diagnosis treatment page explains that one-plan approach.
- 01
One Plan
You don't start a second program for depression, anxiety, trauma, or another condition that shows up with substance use.
- 02
Inside The IOP Session
Group and individual time can cover both, and your plan says which one needs more time that week.
- 03
The Plan Stays
If you step up to PHP or down to outpatient, the plan for both conditions comes with you.
Our campus
Our Outpatient Campus In Lake Forest
The campus has comfortable common spaces, outdoor seating, and group rooms set up for day treatment, not a hospital ward.
Client voices
What People Say About OC Revive
“This is an amazing program with dedicated and passionate staff, counselors, and therapists. Everyone is positive and uplifting on a day to day basis. I felt very welcome and accepted during my time at the program.”
“Honestly these guys pretty much saved my life. The staff are fantastic and always there when you need them. The structure and support made recovery feel possible again.”
“OC Revive treated the whole picture—not just the substance. The team helped my family understand dual diagnosis and kept us in the conversation every step.”
Treated in IOP
Conditions Treated In This Program
Open the substance or mental health page that matches what you're dealing with, and call admissions if you want help choosing.
Substances
Substance Use
Mental health
Mental Health
You can see every condition we treat on the What We Treat page.
Before you start
Insurance And Intake
Admissions checks what your plan pays for IOP before your first day at 23726 Birtcher Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630.
Benefits vary by plan, and your insurer makes the final coverage decision, so verification is not a promise of payment.
Call (800) 808-6757 or use the verify insurance form with your member ID. A clinician confirms whether IOP is a safe start for you.
After IOP
What Happens After IOP
When the hours need to change, you stay in the same Lake Forest building and the same clinical team.
- 01Partial Hospitalization (PHP)If several hours are not enough, you step up to a full clinical day with the same team.
- 02Evening IOPIf daytime hours stop working, Evening IOP keeps the same level of care after work.
- 03Outpatient (OP)These are shorter visits after IOP, or a start when you need less time each week.
FAQ
Common Questions
If you're not sure which level of care fits, admissions will talk it through with you without any pressure to decide.
(800) 808-675701What is IOP treatment in Orange County?
IOP treatment in Orange County is several hours of outpatient care on several days at OC Revive in Lake Forest, and you sleep at home. The ASAM Criteria calls this level 2.1, and it is more than one weekly visit and less than a full PHP day.
02How is IOP different from PHP?
IOP meets for several hours on several days and leaves more of the day for work or family, while PHP fills most of the day. Both meet in Lake Forest, and you can move between them with the same team.
03Is there an evening track?
Evening IOP is the same level of care after work, usually from 4 to 7 p.m. on weeknights. Admissions confirms which nights are open, and the Evening IOP page has that schedule.
04Do you treat dual diagnosis in IOP?
Substance use and a mental health condition are treated together in IOP, so you don't enroll in a second program for the other one.
05Does insurance cover IOP in Orange County?
Admissions checks your benefits for IOP before you start, and many commercial plans include outpatient care. Benefits vary by plan, and your insurer decides what it will pay. Call (800) 808-6757 or use the verify insurance form.
06What if I need detox before IOP?
Medical detox is not offered at the Lake Forest campus, so a partner handles that step when you need it. Admissions can connect you with that partner and then plan your first IOP day.
07How long does IOP last?
There's no set number of weeks. Your team reviews progress with you and steps the hours down when a lighter schedule fits.
08Can I come to IOP from Irvine or Mission Viejo?
The intensive outpatient program meets only at 23726 Birtcher Dr in Lake Forest. People in Irvine, Mission Viejo, and other Orange County cities drive there and sleep at home.
Next step
Verify Insurance For IOP
Admissions checks your benefits for IOP in Lake Forest, confirms whether several hours on several days fits, and plans the next step with you.