IOP and PHP Outpatient Treatment in Denver, Colorado

Welcome to our outpatient programs near Denver, CO. We offer a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). They are structured, non-residential treatment services for individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) who do not require 24-hour medical supervision.

The programs provide therapy, education, and support while allowing patients to live at home and maintain work, school, or family commitments.

Our outpatient programs for substance abuse are a flexible, comprehensive, and vital component of the addiction treatment continuum. They balance intensive therapeutic activities with the patient’s autonomy.

These programs aim to equip them with the skills and support network necessary to build a sustainable life in recovery within their community.

Who Are IOP and PHP Suited For?

Outpatient programs are suitable for individuals who:

Core Purpose and Goals

The primary objectives are to:

Program Structure and Intensity

PHP offers intensive, structured daytime care while living at home. and often includes medical oversight. PHP is 30 hours over five days each week.

IOP provides less intensive evening sessions, balancing treatment with daily life, and focuses on maintaining stability. IOP is 9-12 hours a week over 3-4 days.

Both are step-down options from inpatient rehab. Our outpatient programs are multi-modal, integrating several evidence-based services.

Assessment and Treatment Planning

Core Therapeutic Approaches

Individual Therapy

One-on-one sessions with a certified counselor using approaches such as:

Group Therapy

This is the cornerstone of most PHPs and IOPs. Groups foster peer support, reduce isolation, and provide a forum for skill practice. Types include:

Process Groups:

Explore emotions, relationships, and recovery challenges.

Psychoeducational Groups:

Teach about addiction, neurobiology, triggers, and coping skills.

Skill-Building Groups:

Focus on specific areas like stress management, anger control, or communication.

Relapse Prevention Groups:

Develop and rehearse strategies to identify and manage high-risk situations.

Family Therapy/Counseling:

Involves family members to repair relationships, improve communication, address codependency, and educate the family about addiction as a disease.

Most Major Insurance Accepted

Core Content and Curriculum:

Programs often follow structured curricula covering:

Adjunctive Services and Support:

Case Management:

  • Helps clients access vital resources such as housing, transportation, vocational training, legal aid, and social services.

Random Urine Drug Screens or Breathalyzers:

  • Used for accountability, monitoring progress, and deterring relapse.

Peer Support Specialists:

  • Individuals in long-term recovery provide mentorship, advocacy, and lived-experience guidance.

Case Management:

  • For evaluation and medication management of co-occurring mental health disorders (dual diagnosis).

Discharge and Continuing Care Planning:

This prepares clients for sustained recovery after program completion.

Our Treatment Location

Red Rock Recovery has two locations near Denver: in Morrison and in Lakewood. Our residential treatment and IOP and PHP programs are located in Lakewood, a city of about 160,000 people. Located on the western edge of the Great Plains, the city is directly east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.

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Change from substance use takes courage. At Red Rock Recovery, you’re not alone. Our trauma-informed counselors and therapists are here to guide you on your journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a PHP/IOP program?

These are structured, non-residential treatment services for individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) who do not require 24-hour medical supervision.

It aims to equip individuals with the skills and support network necessary to build a sustainable life in recovery within their community.

Among other things, these programs are suitable for individuals who:

  • Have a mild-to-moderate substance use disorder.
  • Have completed a detox or residential program and need step-down support.

The main purposes, among others, are to:

  • Achieve and maintain abstinence from substances.
  • Develop coping skills and relapse prevention strategies. 

PHP is 30 hours over five days each week. IOP is 9-12 hours a week over 3-4 days.

One-on-one sessions with a certified counselor using approaches such as:

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Trauma-Specific Therapy

This is the cornerstone of both PHP/IOP programs. Groups foster peer support, reduce isolation, and provide a forum for skill practice.

We handle most insurance and can work with you to verify your coverage.

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our locations

Red Rock Recovery Center – Lakewood

8805 W 14th Ave # 200, Lakewood, CO 80215

Red Rock Recovery – Denver Detox Center

9189 S Turkey Creek Rd Morrison , Colorado 80465