Intensive Outpatient Programs for Mental Health

AMFM Mental Health Treatment has over a decade of experience in the mental health field, offering adult and adolescent treatment across the country, with inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities in Virginia, Washington State, and California. AMFM Mental Health Treatment was built on the promise of the highest level of care, connection, and attention, without judgment or shame. People and their human experiences and struggles are at the center of our philosophy; with personalized care and treatment plans, the AMFM team is prepared to meet the unique needs of each person with qualified professionals and quality mental health services.

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What is an Intensive Outpatient Program?

Intensive Outpatient Mental Health Treatment is a form of treatment designed to help those with mental health conditions, substance abuse disorders, and dual diagnoses through a combination of group and individual therapy. Qualified mental health professionals lead clients through behavioral health programming, providing personalized treatment plans, evidence-based programs, and psychoeducation resources. 

Studies have demonstrated that “IOP treatment group made statistically reliable and clinically significant improvements on every symptom scale, moved to a less severe range of functioning, and improved GAF (Global Assessment Functioning) scores while being treated on an outpatient basis.” 1 The goal of intensive outpatient treatment is to equip clients with mental health services and coping skills for long-term recovery and wellness.  

IOP programs provide comprehensive mental health treatment and thorough access to health care, but at a more flexible schedule. AMFM Mental Health Treatment offers outpatient programs in Virginia, Washington State, and California, with both in-person and virtual treatment options to meet your unique needs.

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We accept most major insurance providers and can check your coverage levels for you.

If we are not an appropriate provider for care, we will assist in finding a care provider that can help. 

Mental Health Diagnoses and Conditions for Treatment

It’s estimated that more than one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness. 2

AMFM Mental Health Treatment has extensive experience treating a variety of mental health conditions and substance use disorders through dual diagnosis treatment and evidence-based therapies, including but not limited to the following:

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • ADHD
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
  • Psychosis 
  • Schizophrenia
  • Panic Attacks

Recovery can feel isolating; intensive outpatient mental health programs can provide cohesive treatment plans to help you or your loved one as you move forward.

What Does an Average Day at an AMFM Mental Health Treatment Facility Look Like?

AMFM Mental Health Treatment outpatient services offer both virtual and in-person programming; outpatient mental health treatment helps provide a more flexible alternative to residential treatment, with a combination of individual and group therapies meeting on weekly or bi-weekly schedules.

Because many IOP programs are virtual, they can allow you or your loved one to continue with regularly scheduled activities, like work and/or schooling, while continuing to put your mental and emotional health at the forefront of your life. Our outpatient programming usually consists of nine or more hours of mental health care spread out over a few days, and can be available for morning and evening scheduling.

Mental health programming usually consists of a combination of psychotherapy modalities, including but not limited to the following:

Group Therapy

Group therapy sessions can be used to help provide structured times to help you understand that you are not alone in your struggles, that your peers are also walking through these challenges, while also providing guidance, suggestions and communications from psychologists with specialized backgrounds3.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of therapy that’s focused on restructuring and reprogramming maladaptive and negative thought processes4 . Psychologists are trained to help you change your cognitive and emotional processes in order to outgrow coping mechanisms that may no longer be serving you. CBT has been proven to help with increasing mindfulness for long-term recovery.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is most commonly referred to as “talk therapy,” and is designed to help process emotions. Qualified professionals offer psychological therapy to move forward with healthy ways of engaging in interpersonal relationships and alleviating physical and emotional distress.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

EMDR Therapy is a renowned method of reprocessing most often used in trauma therapy5 . By activating the prefrontal cortex through a series of bilateral stimulation, qualified professionals can lead you through traumatic experiences, helping you to alleviate the distress symptomized by trauma.

Family Therapy

Both inpatient and outpatient facilities usually offer family support groups and resources for family members on a regular basis. At AMFM, we know that healing and growing can take a village, and you and your loved ones are in good hands.

Where Can I Find a Mental Health Facility Near Me?

A Mission For Michael provides comprehensive treatment for those experiencing a range of mental health disorders. Our treatment programs vary in intensity, allowing us to provide you with a full continuum of care. Dial (866)478-4383 to explore available treatment options today!

California

California Mental Health Facility Locations

AMFM’s residential treatment centers are located up and down the coast of Southern California, from the greater Los Angeles area, to Orange County, down to San Diego. Most clients flying in from out-of-state fly into John Wayne Airport (SNA) or San Diego Airport, but other local airports can be accommodated.

Virginia

Virginia Mental Health Facility Locations

AMFM’s Virginia treatment centers offer exceptional mental health care with a physical fitness center, an in-house chef, and custom treatment plans. Beyond this, the Virginia locations also offer groups like creative writing, music therapy, life skills, pet therapy, reiki, equine therapy, physical fitness & yoga.

Washington

Washington Mental Health Facilities

AMFM Mental Health Treatment currently offers two outpatient centers in Washington State in Green Lake and Bellevue. We also operate state-wide telehealth outpatient programs with residential options opening soon. 

Inpatient vs. Outpatient Treatment Programs

Inpatient Treatment usually refers to live-in 24/7 residential mental health treatment services, while Outpatient Treatment refers to mental health programming that’s limited to a certain number of hours a day. Inpatient treatment tends to provide a higher level of care, due to the around-the-clock nature of the programming, and may be helpful for those with more intense mental health or physical health needs. 

However, both inpatient and outpatient treatment plans with AMFM Mental Health Treatment offer a high standard of care and attention, thorough programming, psychiatry assistance and medication management, and upon exit, relapse prevention strategies. 

AMFM Mental Health also offers partial hospitalization programs (PHP) which usually consists of a higher frequency of programming than IOP, but not quite as often as residential treatment. Some may see IOP as a step-down from residential care, but only in the number of hours, never the quality of care.

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Admissions Process at AMFM Mental Health Treatment Centers

At AMFM Mental Health Treatment, we recognize that reaching out for help isn’t easy. Our goal is to help you decide whether or not an intensive outpatient program will be the best fit for you, and so our admissions process has evolved over the years for your ease and access.

1. Give us a call or fill out this form – it’s confidential, HIPAA-compliant, and your insurance company will not be alerted.
2. Our team will check insurance coverage and benefits in order to help inform your conversation about next steps.
3. A member of the AMFM Mental Health Treatment team will reach out to connect with you.

We’re here to make your mental health journey a seamless and compassion-filled experience.

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Insurance Coverage for Intensive Outpatient Programs

AMFM Mental Health Treatment accepts most major insurance providers and can find out what your coverage levels would look like for an intensive outpatient mental health program in California, Virginia, or Washington. 

For more information on you or your loved one’s eligibility, coverage, or referral details, you can fill out the form below confidentially, or call us to speak confidentially with a member of our care team.

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Our team will verify if your insurance provider is in-network with an AMFM Healthcare Facility.

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Expect a call within an hour from an admissions representative to discuss treatment options.

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Why Choose AMFM Mental Health Treatment?

AMFM Mental Health Treatment is established in the mental health industry, with over a decade of experience in helping people return to their daily lives with adjusted and healthy coping mechanisms, strong foundations in recovery, and tools for cognitive and behavioral health.

Mental health treatment plans are highly personalized and evidence-based. At AMFM Mental Health Treatment, the quality of care is held to the highest standard, and if, upon assessment and intake, the team finds that they cannot provide the specific care you’re interested in, they will help guide you in the direction of other additional resources. It is our goal to meet you with trust, care, compassion and understanding at every touchstone in your mental health recovery journey.

Reaching out for help in your mental health journey can be difficult, emotional and overwhelming. With AMFM Mental Health Treatment, we’re with you every step of the way, offering compassion, guidance, resources, and understanding the whole way. If you are interested, confused, or need help, give us a call. You or your loved one don’t have to walk through this alone.

Wise, E. A. (2003). Empirical Validation of a Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program in a Private Practice Setting. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 73(4), 405–410. https://doi.org/10.1037/0002-9432.73.4.405

“Mental Illness – National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).” National Institute of Mental Health, https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness. Accessed 3 March 2025.

Psychotherapy: Understanding group therapy.” American Psychological Association, 31 October 2019, https://www.apa.org/topics/psychotherapy/group-therapy. Accessed 20 February 2025.

“APA Dictionary of Psychology.” APA Dictionary of Psychology, https://dictionary.apa.org/cognitive-behavior-therapy. Accessed 20 February 2025.

What is EMDR?” EMDR Institute, https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/. Accessed 20 February 2025.