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Programs

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Brea, CA

The adult intensive outpatient program at Grant Me The Courage Recovery and Therapy offers focused addiction care in Brea for people 18 and older. Clients live at home or in sober living and attend 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, for about 60 days. Sessions take place at our office or in live Zoom groups. Each week includes group therapy, one private session with a therapist and practical case management.

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Signs IOP Fits Your Recovery Needs

These situations are signs that IOP fits. Every client begins with an intake assessment, a biopsychosocial evaluation that looks at your health, mental health, substance use and life situation.

Stepping down from a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and ready for fewer weekly hours
Finishing detox or residential treatment and needing steady support as you return to daily life
Trying to cut back or stop on your own without lasting results
Substance use that keeps costing you at work, at home and in your health
Anxiety, depression or trauma symptoms that drive your use
A blackout, overdose scare or other close call that showed how serious your use has become
Needing more weekly support than a single therapy session can offer
Rebuilding after a relapse and wanting a stronger recovery plan this time
Balancing work, school or family duties that make full-day treatment hard to attend

Substance Use Disorders We Treat

Alcohol, opioids, stimulants and sedatives each bring different triggers, withdrawal risks and medication questions. Every treatment plan names the specific drugs a person uses, including polysubstance use such as alcohol mixed with pills. A detox referral comes first when withdrawal still needs medical care. Once the person is medically stable, the IOP assessment follows.

Alcohol Addiction

Drinking triggers at work, at home and at social events become the focus of our IOP alcohol treatment, with each client mapping where cravings start. Prescribed medication for alcohol use disorder fits into the plan after a clinical review.

Opioid Addiction

Clients whose opioid use began with a pain prescription receive the same respect as everyone else in the group. Medication-assisted treatment continues under each client’s own prescriber throughout IOP.

Fentanyl Addiction

Tolerance drops quickly after time away from fentanyl, which raises the danger of overdose during a lapse. That risk shapes the overdose safety plan each client builds with us in IOP, along with naloxone education and training for clients and families, referrals for naloxone kits and emergency response education.

Methamphetamine Addiction

Strong cravings, low mood and broken sleep are common in early recovery from meth. Our IOP relapse prevention groups work directly on cravings and mood. Anyone with past paranoia or hallucinations from meth use can enroll once their physical and mental health are stable.

Benzodiazepine Addiction

Stopping Xanax (alprazolam) or Klonopin (clonazepam) suddenly can cause serious withdrawal. For that reason, the intake assessment checks whether a detox referral comes first. Anxiety triggers linked to benzo use then become a central topic in our IOP groups.

Prescription Drug Addiction

Drug use that began with a valid prescription for Adderall (amphetamine), painkillers or sedatives gets the same respect in IOP as any other path into addiction. Decisions about dosing or stopping a medication stay with the prescribing doctor.

Dual Diagnosis Care and Prescriber Coordination

Our IOP plans include mental health care from the first week, since depression, anxiety and trauma often occur with substance use. Clinical Director Tiffany Komba (LMFT), with 8 years in addiction and co-occurring disorders, oversees each plan. In our dual diagnosis IOP groups, clients practice emotional regulation and coping skills for low mood, worry and trauma reminders.

For a psychiatric evaluation or medication management, we connect clients with outside providers such as Radiant Path Therapy and Psychiatry and keep each prescriber updated. ADHD medication and other prescribed psychiatric medications stay part of care after an evaluation.

How Our IOP Addiction Treatment Works

Each IOP week follows the same rhythm, so clients build a steady recovery routine. Our IOP addiction treatment starts with an individualized treatment plan built from intake assessment results, and ongoing reassessment keeps it current. Trauma-informed care in every session lets clients set the pace when hard memories surface. Drug and alcohol screening results track progress and stay in each client’s confidential treatment record.

Relapse Prevention and Psychoeducation Groups

Joel Rowland (CADC II), a certified addiction counselor with 12 years in the field, leads our relapse prevention groups. In these sessions, people learn to spot high-risk situations and early warning signs, then practice coping strategies. Psychoeducation sessions explain cravings and triggers in plain language.

Weekly Individual Therapy Sessions

Every week, you attend an individual therapy session with Associate Therapist Joselin Blalock (AMFT) or another member of our clinical team. These private sessions focus on your personal triggers, family stress and treatment goals. If tension at home is driving your use, a relative can join a coordinated session with your case manager, with your permission.

CBT and DBT Skills Training

In Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), clients learn to catch the thoughts that lead toward use and practice a healthier response. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills add distress tolerance, mindfulness and grounding for moments of strong cravings or intense emotion.

12-Step Principles and Peer Accountability

Group sessions apply 12-Step principles next to CBT and DBT skills, giving everyone in the room a shared recovery language. Peers notice changes in each other and hold one another accountable from one session to the next. Outside of IOP, we strongly encourage 12-Step and other community meetings, so that support continues on the days between groups.

Flexible IOP Schedule for Work and Family

From the first call, we plan your IOP schedule with your work, school, caregiving and appointments in mind. At three hours a day, this intensive outpatient rehab schedule leaves room for full-time jobs and family duties.

Missed sessions due to illness or appointments are rescheduled, and case management can help with medical leave paperwork. If you need to stop early, our team agrees on the next step with you.

Telehealth IOP With Live Zoom Groups

Our telehealth IOP delivers the full program through live Zoom sessions. Virtual clients join the same group therapy, weekly individual therapy and case management as clients in Brea, and complete drug screening at an approved local laboratory.

You can switch between Zoom and in-person sessions during the program. Our virtual IOP in California also reaches other states through our online rehab, where telehealth regulations permit.

Case Management for Life Outside Treatment

Unstable housing, job loss and unreliable rides make treatment hard to continue, and our case management works on these problems alongside therapy. Program Director Christa Chaffins (CADC-CAS) has 10 years of addiction counseling experience.

She connects clients with employment and education resources, housing resources and transportation options. Healthcare access, childcare options and a recovery support system of people and services in the client’s area round out that work.

Continuing Care Referrals After IOP

Discharge planning starts well before your final group. After IOP, you step down to our partner practices, Foothill Behavioral Health Consultants or Radiant Path Therapy and Psychiatry, for ongoing therapy and psychiatric care. Clients outside the area receive continuing care referrals near home, and our team stays in touch through follow-up.

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Why Choose Grant Me The Courage Recovery and Therapy for Hybrid Care

Clients who move from PHP into IOP, or from Zoom to the office, keep the same treatment team. Their history stays with people who already know it. Every client works directly with the Clinical Director, therapists and group facilitators who plan and lead their care.

People who return after a relapse meet accountability and compassion from that same team, along with a fresh assessment and an updated plan. For more than a decade, the program has served adults with substance use disorders. It holds California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) license 300302AP and Joint Commission accreditation (ID 669991).

Reviews From Our Clients

Clients who complete our intensive outpatient program often mention the steady structure, the consistent treatment team and the skills they keep using after IOP ends. Their feedback covers both our in-person and virtual IOP.

Grant Me the Courage Recovery’s intensive outpatient program gave me real structure. Joel’s relapse prevention groups were practical, honest and taught me to spot my triggers early.
Daniel P.
My husband moved between virtual IOP and in-person groups at the Brea office. The same therapist and group stayed with him throughout the program, which made a real difference.
Karen S.
The dual diagnosis groups in IOP treated my anxiety and substance use together. When I needed a psychiatric evaluation, the team connected me with Radiant Path quickly.
Michael W.
The CBT and DBT skills training in IOP at Grant Me the Courage was hands-on. We practiced distress tolerance in groups, and I still use it daily.
Chris M.

Orange County Communities We Serve

Our intensive outpatient program in Orange County welcomes clients from nearby cities who attend in person, along with county residents who join by Zoom. We work with adults from these communities.

Fullerton
Placentia
Yorba Linda
Anaheim
La Habra
Other cities across Orange County

Insurance Coverage and Payment Options

Admissions reviews your coverage, coordinates any prior authorization and explains costs ahead of a start date, which makes the decision to begin treatment easier. Grant Me The Courage Recovery and Therapy accepts Blue Shield for IOP care. Aetna members can use their plan with us as well.

We also work with Cigna plans. Tricare members, including many military families, can use their benefits here. Anyone using another plan, or paying directly, can choose private pay. Out-of-pocket amounts vary by plan, and our team explains payment options and each client’s financial responsibility before treatment begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does IOP stand for in rehab?

IOP stands for Intensive Outpatient Program, structured addiction treatment you attend while living at home. Ours provides 15 hours weekly, three hours a day, five days a week.

How long does an IOP program last?

About 60 days is the usual length of our IOP. The treatment team sets each client’s exact length through ongoing reassessment, and clients who start in PHP first complete about 30 sessions there, for a typical total of about 90 days.

Does IOP actually help with addiction?

Yes, IOP gives you enough treatment hours to learn new coping skills and enough time at home to test them in real situations. In the next group or individual session, therapists review what worked and what proved difficult.

Is IOP the same as inpatient rehab?

No, inpatient rehab provides 24-hour care at a facility, while IOP clients attend a few hours of treatment and go home each day. When the intake assessment shows a need for medical detox, our team coordinates that referral first.

Can I keep working while attending an IOP for addiction?

Yes. Our IOP meets three hours a day, five days a week, in person or on Zoom, so most people keep their jobs, school, and family routines while getting treatment.

Schedule an IOP Intake Assessment in Brea

The first step is one conversation with our admissions team. Call or text Grant Me The Courage Recovery and Therapy to book a free consultation for IOP in Brea. Verifying your insurance online first is another option, and admissions then sends a summary of your benefits. Once you call or text, our team asks about current substance use, health and schedule, reviews your insurance and books your intake assessment.

Text or call us · (909) 577-1124