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All You Need to Know About Outpatient Treatment at The Aviary Recovery Center

The Aviary Recovery Center’s residential treatment program for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders helps people who are in need of medically supervised detoxification and around-the-clock rehab. Inpatient treatment has a variety of advantages, not the least of which is the opportunity to get sober and learn strategies for remaining sober in an environment where you do not have access to drugs or alcohol.

Residential treatment isn’t the only option for those struggling with substance use disorders. The Aviary Recovery Center also provides outpatient treatment through our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), ideal for individuals who don’t require 24/7 monitoring or medical detoxification. The IOP is also an excellent follow-up to residential care, allowing participants to continue treatment while resuming daily activities, such as work, school, and family responsibilities.

The objective of our intensive outpatient program is the same as our residential program: to provide the treatment, resources, and support needed to help individuals sustain their sobriety long-term.

Building Skills for Long-term Recovery

We would love to be able to tell you that if you go through residential treatment you will have achieved permanent sobriety. But unfortunately, that is not the case. The risk of relapse is always present, but the risk can be minimized by building a set of skills that can help you navigate difficult moments in your recovery journey. Building up your skill set while also gathering a better understanding of the nature of a substance use disorder can help you be resilient in difficult situations.

Our IOP—which generally includes three-hour sessions with a licensed mental health professional three to five times a week over a period of months—can help you develop those skills. Our program focuses on:

The Aviary’s IOP Offers Extensive Benefits 

Our approach to outpatient treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders offers a range of benefits for participants. These include:

  • Structured support and increased accountability: A structured treatment program can be highly beneficial for many people, and The Aviary’s IOP provides this structure through regular group and individual therapy sessions, educational workshops, and other supportive activities. This structure serves as a powerful tool to help you stay focused on your goals, while the attendance and homework requirements help maintain motivation and commitment to your recovery.
  • Comprehensive treatment: The Aviary’s IOP offers a variety of treatment modalities (that is, a variety of approaches to therapy) including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). We also provide medication management services. This comprehensive approach addresses the root causes of substance use disorders and mental health issues and paves the way for the development of healthy coping mechanisms.
  • Socialization and support: The Aviary’s IOP program gives participants the chance to connect with others facing similar challenges, building a supportive peer network that helps reduce the isolation often felt by those struggling with substance use disorders.
  • Flexibility and lower cost: For some individuals, stepping away from daily responsibilities for inpatient treatment may not be feasible, whether due to personal obligations or financial constraints—often both. Our IOP offers a more flexible and affordable alternative to inpatient care.
  • A potential and supportive step down from inpatient treatment: As we have noted, some individuals who go through inpatient treatment benefit from the ongoing treatment available from an IOP. The ongoing support of an IOP can help an individual successfully transition back to their daily lives with their sobriety intact.
  • Improved life skills and quality of life: We have identified some key life skills that our IOP introduces and reinforces. The IOP can also boost an individual’s overall quality of life by reducing symptoms of a co-occurring mental health disorder, helping participants strengthen key relationships, and fostering increased self-esteem.

Whether You Choose an Inpatient or Outpatient Option, We Can Help

The Aviary Recovery Center—located near St. Louis, Missouri—offers evidence-based, personalized treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. Whether you choose inpatient or outpatient treatment, you can count on The Aviary staff to bring experience, expertise, and empathy to the process. Our goal is to help you get sober and stay sober—and we are ready to get started whenever you are.

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