Nova Recovery Center offers drug and alcohol intensive outpatient services in addition to its inpatient addiction treatment program. Our drug and alcohol rehab centers are here to provide you with care, regardless of what stage of addiction you are in. Whether you are seeking help for the first time or struggling with your recovery after many attempts, we are here to help you.
For many people, starting treatment often stands as the toughest part of the recovery process. Being concerned about others’ opinions can cause stress. You might worry that recovery will be challenging or that treatment might not succeed.
However, joining a respected program like the one at Nova Recovery Center can revolutionize your experience. You will build a stronger sense of self and boost your confidence, while also gaining a greater insight into your potential.
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OUR OUTPATIENT
TREATMENT PROGRAMS
Nova Recovery Center provides intensive outpatient programs in Austin and Houston, Texas. These programs are perfect for people who need support while moving from inpatient care. These programs are also perfect for those who know they have to make a change but cannot commit to a residential program. If you find yourself in a similar situation, our Austin or Houston IOP may be the right fit for you.
ALCOHOL
Withdrawal can be life-threatening without medical care. We monitor vital signs and use medications when needed to reduce symptoms and complications.
Opiates & Opioids Detox
From prescription painkillers to illicit opioids like fentanyl, our detox programs help manage physical dependence and intense cravings.
Benzodiazepines
Stopping medications like Xanax, Valium, and Ativan slowly with a doctor’s help is important. Stopping suddenly can lead to seizures and more anxiety.
Cocaine
While not physically addictive in the same way as opioids, cocaine detox requires emotional and psychological stabilization.
ALCOHOL
Withdrawal can be life-threatening without medical care. We monitor vital signs and use medications when needed to reduce symptoms and complications.
Opiates & Opioids Detox
From prescription painkillers to illicit opioids like fentanyl, our detox programs help manage physical dependence and intense cravings.
Benzodiazepines
Stopping medications like Xanax, Valium, and Ativan slowly with a doctor’s help is important. Stopping suddenly can lead to seizures and more anxiety.
Cocaine
While not physically addictive in the same way as opioids, cocaine detox requires emotional and psychological stabilization.
Nova’s Intensive Outpatient
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
for Substance Abuse
Nova’s IOP meets three times each week in a safe and comfortable clinical setting. We use these talks to help clients learn about alcohol and drug addiction. We also explore personal issues and teach how to live a sober life.
Throughout the program, we’ll cover a variety of topics, including:
Social skills
Restructuring thoughts
Relapse prevention
Family dynamics
The science of addiction
Problem solving
Our full intensive outpatient program lasts about eight weeks. This provides consistency, accountability, and time to practice the many new skills we cover with you in IOP. Nova’s intensive outpatient program focuses on life skills, relapse prevention, and peer support. It offers the help you need to stay sober and succeed in your recovery.
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Treatment Modalities
Each of our personalized treatment plans for outpatient rehab includes different treatment methods. This creates a complete and effective drug and alcohol rehab program. Each of the treatment methods is important. They help address the unique challenges each person faces with addiction.
Individual Drug Counseling
Counseling at Nova supports personal growth by addressing the mental and emotional aspects of addiction through individual sessions.
Group Counseling
Group counseling in IOP helps improve communication skills. It provides different views on addiction and boosts self-esteem through shared experiences.
Educational Lectures
This helps people understand addiction. This understanding lowers the chance of relapse and supports staying sober. It can change future drug use after rehab education.
12-Step Program
Clients in IOP at Nova engage with the 12-Step Program to support their sober reintegration into society.
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What Is an Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program (IOP)?
As you progress through your recovery journey, your treatment needs will vary. After completing a rehab program, you can keep working on your recovery. You can do this through an intensive outpatient program for substance abuse (IOP).
Intensive outpatient programs provide organized addiction recovery treatment and counseling. They help you live a substance-free life without needing 24-hour supervision. IOP programs provide the following benefits for people in recovery:
More flexibility
IOP allows you to go to school, work, and meet other commitments. You can still focus on your recovery education and prevent relapse. IOP helps people who have finished an inpatient treatment program. It offers support for those living sober at home or in a sober living house.
Structure
IOP’s weekly group sessions offer support for recovery. They connect treatment to daily life and help create routines to lower the chance of relapse.
Sober support system
IOP fosters connection and support among individuals in recovery, promoting personal growth and lasting sobriety through shared experiences.
How Much Does IOP Cost?
Nova Recovery Center offers a quality intensive outpatient program in Houston and Austin, Texas, at an affordable price. We work with most insurance companies to help supplement the treatment costs. Our admissions team can quickly check your insurance. This will help you see if our IOP is a good financial fit for you.
Admissions Process
Nova Recovery Center streamlines the process of enrolling in drug and alcohol addiction treatment. Their welcoming admissions team will assess your requirements and verify your insurance coverage. Subsequently, they will assist you in joining their intensive outpatient program located in Austin or Houston.
Simple Admissions Process: 4 Easy Steps
You call (512) 893-6955
or submit the online form at the bottom of this page.
We collect some information from you
to verify that our intensive outpatient program is a great fit.
We quickly verify your insurance
over the phone.
We complete the enrollment process
and give you all the details you need to begin.
You call (512) 893-6955
or submit the online form at the bottom of this page.
We collect some information from you
to verify that our intensive outpatient program is a great fit.
We quickly verify your insurance
over the phone.
We complete the enrollment process
and give you all the details you need to begin.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) is a form of rehabilitation. It provides greater support than standard outpatient rehab, yet it does not require round-the-clock supervision.
It typically includes group therapy, individual and family therapy, and evidence‑based therapies like CBT for substance use disorders. Patients can maintain jobs or school while attending sessions 3–5 times per week.
An IOP treatment program includes individual therapy sessions, group therapy, family therapy, psycho education about addiction, relapse prevention training, and skills for coping. Some centers offer art therapy, music therapy, and talk therapy. Programs use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based approaches.
Most IOPs run for six to twelve weeks, with about 9–20 hours of treatment per week. Typical schedules are three-hour sessions, three to five days weekly. Some programs last longer depending on severity and recovery goals.
Ideal candidates are people with mild to moderate substance use disorder. They should have a stable home or sober living situation. They also need to have responsibilities like work or school.
Doctors do not recommend IOP if you need medical detox. Also, it is not suitable for severe mental health disorders or other conditions. A baseline medical and psychiatric evaluation helps determine if IOP is appropriate.
Unlike inpatient rehab, where patients live onsite with round‑the‑clock care, IOP lets patients live at home or in a sober living program. It provides almost the same types of therapy, such as group therapy, family therapy, CBT, and relapse prevention.
However, it offers a more flexible schedule. Care intensity is between standard outpatient and partial hospitalization.
Many treatment facilities are in-network with major insurance plans and can assist in verifying coverage. Some programs also accept Employee Assistance Programs or offer sliding scale fees. Payment options include insurance, HSAs, credit, or self-pay.
Yes. IOP is commonly used as a step-down from inpatient or detox programs. It helps individuals build in-community support, manage triggers, adjust to daily life, and practice coping skills.
IOPs utilize a wide range of evidence-based therapies, including CBT, motivational enhancement, contingency management, community reinforcement, and family therapy. They may also offer art therapy, music therapy, and peer support groups like Narcotics Anonymous.
Yes. Dual-diagnosis care treats both substance use and mental illnesses together. It uses a combined treatment plan.
Programs typically involve licensed mental health professionals alongside addiction specialists.
The goal is sustained recovery, improved quality of life, and relapse prevention. Clients learn coping skills and rebuild relationships through family therapy. They connect with support groups and improve their mental wellness, all without needing to stay in a residential facility.