Cincinnati, OH • Blue Heart Services

Intensive Outpatient Program in Cincinnati, Ohio

ASAM Level 2.1 outpatient treatment with four group sessions weekly, individual counseling, case management, peer support, and psychiatric services, scheduled so clients can keep working and keep up with family responsibilities.

Intensive Outpatient Program at Blue Heart Services

Blue Heart Services provides Intensive Outpatient Program in Cincinnati, Ohio. Every client starts with an ASAM assessment, so the program you start in fits where you are.

Your care comes from credentialed clinical staff: psychiatric nurse practitioners, licensed counselors, certified peer recovery supporters and nursing. Case management is part of every level of care. Services are confidential under HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.

Common Questions About Intensive Outpatient Program

What is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)?

IOP is an ASAM Level 2.1 treatment program that provides significant clinical support while allowing you to live at home and maintain work or family commitments. At Blue Heart Services, IOP includes four group counseling sessions per week, individual counseling, case management, peer support, nursing as needed, medication management, psychiatric services, toxicology, and treatment planning.

Can I work while in IOP?

Yes. IOP at Blue Heart Services is scheduled so clients can keep their jobs and family responsibilities. ASAM Level 2.1 gives you intensive support without stepping away from your life.

How many hours per week is IOP?

Blue Heart Services IOP includes four group counseling sessions weekly plus individual counseling. Total weekly hours depend on your individualized treatment plan, which is reviewed on an ongoing basis as you progress.

What is the difference between IOP and standard outpatient?

IOP (Level 2.1) is more intensive than standard outpatient (Level 1.0), with more frequent sessions and more clinical touchpoints per week. Standard outpatient is appropriate for individuals with greater recovery stability who need ongoing support rather than intensive structured programming.

Does IOP include psychiatric care?

Yes. Blue Heart Services integrates psychiatric services directly into IOP for clients with co-occurring mental health conditions. You don't need to find psychiatric care separately. It's part of your treatment plan.

What You Can Count On at Blue Heart Services

Choosing a behavioral health provider is a big decision. These are the commitments we make to every client in this program.

  • Scheduling

    Sessions are scheduled around work and family, so you don't have to choose between treatment and keeping your life running.

  • Psychiatric

    Co-occurring mental health conditions are treated within IOP, not referred out to a separate provider.

  • Nursing

    Nursing is available as needed and medication management is part of the program, so medical support continues while you're in outpatient.

Our Licenses and Credentials

  • OhioMHAS Licensed
  • ASAM Levels 1.0 – 2.5
  • Psychiatric NP On Staff
  • Licensed Counselors
  • Ohio CPRS-Certified Peer Supporters
  • Protected by HIPAA & 42 CFR Part 2

Questions About Intensive Outpatient Program?

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