Intensive Outpatient Program for Teens at Mission Prep Teen Treatment
If your teen is managing mental health issues, you might be wondering what their options are. An intensive outpatient program (IOP) can be a helpful middle ground – it offers more structure and support than standard therapy, without the need for 24/7 care or supervision.
At Mission Prep Teen Treatment, we offer fully virtual teen intensive outpatient programs (VIOPs) to adolescents living in California or Washington. Enrolling in a VIOP means your teen can get the support they need from home, with no travel required – just a stable internet connection. Our programs are designed to help your teen heal while maintaining their independence.
So, if you’re exploring mental health treatment options for your teen and feel a program designed to help teens while maintaining their independence, keep reading. You’ll find out how our IOP could support them moving forward.
Who Are Intensive Outpatient Programs For?
Mission Prep Teen Treatment’s VIOPs are designed for teenagers aged 12 to 17 years who are dealing with mental health issues, including:
- Anxiety disorders
- Depressive disorders
- Mood and thought disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Technology dependence
- Academic and social challenges
Our VIOPs are suitable for teens who require more support than once-weekly therapy but do not need 24/7 medical care and supervision. For instance, a fully virtual teen trauma IOP can offer your child mental health support in the safety and comfort of their home. Or, a structured teen depression IOP may provide your child with the after-school support they need to feel like themselves again.
IOPs also help teens transition from a higher level of care – such as residential treatment – to a lower level of support. So, you might seek out a teen anxiety intensive outpatient program when your child leaves inpatient care.
The Admissions Process for Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Treatment
When signing up for a virtual intensive outpatient program, many parents wonder what they need to do, whether there are assessments, and how soon their teen can start treatment. To answer these questions, here’s a step-by-step guide explaining the whole process, from the first time you contact us through to beginning treatment in our VIOP for teens mental health.
Making Contact
The process begins when you first contact us, either by phone or our confidential online form. You’ll have a conversation with one of our friendly team members about your teen’s current challenges and how we can support your family.
During this process, our team will need to gather some key details, including:
- Your teen’s basic medical history
- Any previous treatment experiences
- Insurance details
Following this phone call, our admissions team will – depending on your financial plans – either verify your insurance or talk you through the prices and process for private payments.
Pre-Assessments
Our admissions coordinator will arrange a call to complete a pre-assessment information (PAI) form with you as their parent or guardian. This gives us more detailed information about your teen’s needs and current or previous treatments and medications.
Once the PAI is completed, a formal clinical pre-assessment (PA) call is scheduled between the clinician, yourself, and your teen. This lasts for 45 to 60 minutes and allows our clinician to get a clearer idea of what support your teen needs, and whether our VIOP is appropriate for them.
Entering the Program
If we are a good match for your teen, our clinical team will review their case and, if approved, carry out behind-the-scenes administration work in preparation for your teen’s arrival. This includes finalizing a start date and sending a welcome email containing all of the details for our intensive therapy program for teens.
The length of this entire process depends on factors like required documentation being completed and insurance verification. Ultimately, under the most ideal circumstances for an urgent case, your teen could begin our VIOP the very next day following initial contact.
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After School IOP for Teens: Structure, Schedules, and Support
Mission Prep Teen Treatment’s intensive outpatient care for teens is designed to fit around your child’s academic commitments and family responsibilities. During term time, this looks like group sessions held between 4pm and 7pm Monday to Friday. During the summer break, these times are shifted to between 2pm and 5pm, allowing teens and their families to enjoy uninterrupted summer evenings together.
What Support Is Provided in the Adolescent Outpatient Mental Health Program?
While each teen’s treatment plan is shaped by their specific needs and goals, the general structure of our mental and behavioral health IOP for adolescents looks like this:
- Individual therapy: Dedicated one-on-one sessions (once or twice per week) tailored to your teen’s needs and goals
- Group sessions: Small group sessions that provide peer support, education, therapy, and coping skills development (three to five “blocks” each week, consisting of three one-hour group sessions)
- Psychiatric care: Ongoing reviews and medication management (when appropriate) to support your child’s mental health (every two weeks)
- Family therapy: Regular weekly or fortnightly sessions to improve communication and relationships
- Family support groups: Fortnightly sessions for parents and carers to learn how they can support their teen’s recovery
What Do Group Sessions Involve?
Group sessions blend evidence-based therapy and techniques with engaging, experiential activities to help teens manage their mental health and connect with peers.
Our specialized one-hour group sessions include:
Evidence-Based Group Therapies
- Minds Matter (CBT)
- Balance & Breathe (DBT)
- Guidebook to Mental Health
- Mindful Movement
Trauma and Coping Skills
- Coping Skills
- Breaking Cycles
- Reclaim Your Story: Trauma Support
Creativity and Identity Exploration
- Soundtrack to Healing
- Artful Expressions
- Cinema Therapy
- Music & Mindfulness
- Identity Exploration: Finding Strength Within
- Game On: Mental Health Edition
- Confidently Yoy
Life Skills and Social Dynamics
- Navigating Through Life
- Social Media
- Trends & Feelings
- Overcoming Stigma
- Building Bonds & Healthy Boundaries
- Reflect & Recharge
- Weekend Prep
Our scheduling system is flexible, allowing teens to mix-and-match session blocks to fit their plans for the week. For instance, if they have soccer practice on Tuesdays and Friday night plans with friends or family, they may choose to book group sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Finding Teen Mental Health Treatment Near Me: Intensive Outpatient Programs
Many parents trust Mission Prep Teen Treatment to provide mental health support for their child because of our comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-based approach to adolescent well-being.
Families choose our VIOP because we…
- Specialize in evidence-based adolescent mental health treatment
- Create tailor-made treatment plans for each teen
- Offer sessions to fit around your family’s schedule
- Encourage teens to have a voice in their treatment
- Involve the whole family in treatment
- Provide seamless aftercare services
- Are accredited by The Joint Commission
If you’re searching for a high-quality teen online VIOP, reach out to us to schedule a free, confidential consultation. We are available 24/7 and happy to answer any questions you have.
