Virtual IOP for Denver and All of Colorado
Live, clinician-led groups from home, anywhere in Colorado
- Secure, HIPAA-compliant video
- Live groups and individual therapy
- Run by our Lakewood outpatient team
Admissions will call you to go over your coverage, usually within minutes during admissions hours. If it's urgent, call (720) 807-9847.
Licenses and accreditations
Measured outcomes46% improvement in overall recovery after 4 weeks of treatment, compared with a 37% national average (TRAC9, 2025). See all five outcome measures.
A full clinical program, on your screen
Recovery shouldn't stop because of where you live, what the roads look like in January, or what your schedule demands. Red Rock's Virtual IOP brings the same clinical depth, community and evidence-based treatment as our in-person intensive outpatient program, through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform from wherever you are in Colorado.
A Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program is a structured, clinically supervised level of care delivered entirely online: group therapy, individual sessions, psychoeducation and ongoing clinical support, with the same therapeutic intensity as in-person IOP.
It sits between residential treatment and standard outpatient care, for people who need more than weekly therapy but not 24/7 supervision. Sessions are led by the same clinicians who run our in-person programs, from a dedicated professional setup with proper audio, lighting and video.
This isn't a workaround. It's a full clinical program delivered through a different medium.
Treatment outcomes we measure
Since 2021, Red Rock has measured every client's progress with TRAC9, so we can see what's working and adjust care. Here's how our clients compare with the national average.
- Global Recovery Score46%improvement in overall recovery after 4 weeks of treatmentRed Rock 46% compared with a national average of 37%.
- Spirituality220%improvement in spirituality, a key resilience factorRed Rock 220% compared with a national average of 148%.
- Optimism78%increase in optimismRed Rock 78% compared with a national average of 53%.
- Depression47%reduction in symptoms of depressionRed Rock 47% compared with a national average of 39%.
- Quality of life76.94average quality-of-life score in recoveryRed Rock 76.94 compared with a national average of 71.8.
Source: Red Rock client outcomes measured with TRAC9, compared with TRAC9 national averages (2025; quality of life is a 0–100 score). Results describe averages across clients and aren't a promise of any one person's outcome.
Who our Virtual IOP is suited for
Virtual IOP is for adults living in Colorado who are medically stable. It isn't a substitute for detox or residential treatment, and the assessment decides which of our levels of care you start in.
- Stepping down from residential or PHP treatment and needing continued clinical structure
- Living in rural, mountain or remote parts of Colorado, where in-person attendance is difficult or seasonal
- Balancing work, caregiving or family responsibilities that make a fixed in-person schedule unworkable
- In early recovery and needing more than weekly outpatient therapy to stay stable
- Finished an in-person IOP and wanting continued support in a flexible format
- Managing co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions that need regular clinical contact
- Still using daily or likely to go into withdrawalStart with medical detox
- Needing 24-hour structure away from homeResidential treatment
- Living outside ColoradoOut-of-state clients
How Virtual IOP works at Red Rock
- STEP 1AssessmentBefore you begin, our clinical team completes an intake assessment to confirm Virtual IOP is the right level of care. We discuss your history, goals and schedule, and if a different level of care fits better, we tell you honestly.
- STEP 2SchedulingVirtual IOP typically runs three to five days a week, with sessions of about three hours a day. Your schedule is built around your clinical needs and your life, so work, family and daily responsibilities don't have to stop.
- STEP 3TherapyThe core is clinician-led group therapy with a cohort of peers working through similar challenges, building community even across a screen. Individual sessions run alongside groups to address your own history, goals and progress.
- STEP 4Ongoing supportYour care team tracks your progress, adjusts your treatment plan as needed and stays in close contact, so you're never navigating recovery alone between sessions.
Benefits of our Virtual IOP
- Access across all of ColoradoMountain passes and January roads make in-person attendance hard for many people. Virtual IOP removes geography as a barrier, whether you're in Denver, on the Western Slope, in the San Luis Valley or anywhere in between.
- Flexibility without compromiseKeep up with work, school and family while getting the clinical structure you need.
- The same clinical teamNot a separate, lower-tier program: the same clinicians and evidence-based framework, with the same focus on community, connection and purpose.
- Privacy and comfortJoining from a private, familiar place can ease the anxiety of starting treatment and make it easier to engage.
- Continuity of careA step-down from residential or PHP without a gap in care, keeping your momentum and your relationship with your treatment team.
Online treatment suits people who are motivated, stable at home and would otherwise struggle to attend in person. For others, being in the room makes the difference. We walk through it in is virtual IOP as effective as in-person treatment.
Sessions run on HIPAA-compliant Zoom for Healthcare, a platform built for clinical care. Everyone joins from a private space and keeps what's shared in group confidential. Read our notice of privacy practices.
Admissions will call you to go over your coverage, usually within minutes during admissions hours. If it's urgent, call (720) 807-9847.
Insurance for Virtual IOP
In network with these plans. Admissions confirms your benefits before you come in.
Admissions will call you to go over your coverage, usually within minutes during admissions hours. If it's urgent, call (720) 807-9847.
Run by our Lakewood team
Virtual IOP is led by the same clinicians who run our outpatient programs in Lakewood, for people living in Colorado.
8805 W 14th Ave #200
Lakewood, CO 80215
PHP, IOP and Ascent sober living, at our Lakewood center.
Virtual IOP is open to Colorado residents only. You join from home; no travel needed.
What clients and families say
I spent 33 days at base camp And was able to detox And learn about my disease and the skills I need to keep moving forward. I am currently In my 2nd month at IOP in Lakewood I love the meetings and the community It has been so helpful and I would recommend it to anybody
I've struggled a few times through the last couple years. Red Rock has been consistent and caring with my recovery. I 100% recommend anyone struggling for the care and focus they provide. Plus the after-program care is top notch
If your loved one is facing addiction, this is the place to be. The entire staff is professional and caring. My son is now in a Red Rocks sober living facility and has been drug and alcohol free for almost three weeks. He is excited about being apart of this program and is embracing his sobriety.
Bre my case worker was amazing in finding me help after treatment . The whole staff was caring and understanding during a hard time . So thankful for all them ! !
This was my first time getting help for my addictions. I learned a lot from group sessions and really appreciated the schedule and staff. I’ve taken a lot of things I’ve learned from base camp with me after. I would 100% recommend Red Rocks to anyone struggling with addiction.
I decided that I couldn’t handle my addiction on my own and contacted Red Rock Recovery Center. They changed my life. From day one, I realized I was in a place where I was genuinely being cared for, by both the staff and the other people in my group. They offer peer support groups and endless sober meetups after you graduate. You’re never left alone. You’re provided with every resource imaginable and are supported for the rest of your life. I’m beyond thankful for RRRC, for their care and for their never ending support. You’re not alone out there. Promise. There is a community out there committed to your wellbeing.
Red Rock has a solid foundation w people who actually care about others at the core of it. I’m extremely grateful to the staff and community of this place and I will always talk highly about the program and most of the therapists. 10/10 would recommend
Absolutely life changing. My kids will never have to live with a drunk mommy and I feel so in control of my own life decisions now that I’m sober. I’m so grateful that I get to live a sober life for and with my children
Questions about Virtual IOP
Who can join Virtual IOP?
Virtual IOP is for adults living in Colorado who are medically stable and can join live sessions from a private space. If you are still using daily or could go into withdrawal, another level of care usually comes first. Admissions checks whether it fits during a short phone assessment, so you can start admissions today.
Is virtual IOP as effective as in-person?
Virtual IOP can work well for the right person, especially someone who is motivated, stable at home and would otherwise struggle to attend in person. It isn't the right fit for everyone. Our post on virtual vs in-person IOP walks through who benefits most and what to consider.
What's the schedule?
Virtual IOP typically runs three to five days a week, with sessions of about three hours a day, plus individual sessions with your therapist. Your schedule is built around your clinical needs, and admissions confirms the current days and times before you start. Compare it with our in-person intensive outpatient program in Lakewood.
Can I do Virtual IOP if I live in a rural part of Colorado?
Yes. Virtual IOP was built for people anywhere in Colorado, including rural and mountain areas where mountain passes or winter roads make regular trips to Lakewood hard. You need a private space and an internet connection steady enough for video. If you're traveling from another state, read about out-of-state clients.
Can I move from inpatient care to Virtual IOP?
Yes, for many clients it's a natural step down. After residential treatment or PHP, Virtual IOP keeps your clinical momentum and your relationship with the treatment team without a gap in care. Your therapist plans the move with you before discharge. Read about residential treatment and how stepping down works.
Does insurance cover Virtual IOP?
Many of our in-network plans cover virtual intensive outpatient care, but benefits for telehealth vary from plan to plan. Admissions verifies your exact coverage, including any copays, before your first session, or you can verify your plan with the form on this page. See the insurance we accept.
Can I switch between virtual and in-person IOP?
Your needs can change during treatment, and our outpatient team runs both formats. If you would do better attending in person, or need to move online for a period, talk with your therapist about your options. Admissions explains the current rules before you start. Learn about IOP in Lakewood.
Is it private?
Yes. Sessions run on a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform, and the same privacy protections apply as for in-person care. We ask everyone in a group to join from a private space and keep what is shared there confidential. Read our privacy practices for how we protect your information.
What do I need to join?
You need a private space, a device with a camera and microphone, such as a laptop, tablet or phone, and an internet connection steady enough for a video call. If you are unsure about your setup, admissions can talk it through with you before your first session, and what to expect covers your first week.
Do you treat mental health in Virtual IOP?
Yes, alongside substance use. Anxiety, depression and other co-occurring conditions are part of your plan, and our team can coordinate psychiatric care for medication management. If mental health is your main concern rather than substance use, admissions will point you to the right program. Read about dual diagnosis treatment.
