Intensive Outpatient Program Arlington

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In Arlington, Virginia, we provide an intensive outpatient program that supports recovery without residential care. You attend structured sessions while continuing work, school, or family responsibilities. This page explains how the program works, who it is for, and what to expect during care. You can schedule visits and follow clear next steps with our team. As an addiction treatment center, we focus on outpatient care that supports steady progress and daily structure.

How Encore’s intensive outpatient program is structured

Our intensive outpatient program in Arlington follows a set weekly schedule of three, four, or five days. You can attend day or evening groups based on work or school needs.

The program meets ASAM Level 2.1 criteria and is delivered by licensed mental health professionals. Many people near Ballston choose this structure because it supports consistency without residential care.

When intensive outpatient care is the right level of treatment

Intensive outpatient care is used when weekly therapy does not provide enough structure. You may need this level when symptoms affect work, school, or daily stability.

Our IOP supports people stepping down from detox, residential care, or partial hospitalization. It also fits those who need frequent support while living at home.

Many people near Lyon Village choose this level when consistent scheduling becomes necessary.

What’s included in intensive outpatient treatment

Our intensive outpatient program in Arlington includes a mix of individual therapy, group therapy, and trauma-specific treatment. Care is planned around substance use and co-occurring mental health needs.

You also receive case management, family support groups, and psychoeducation. Psychiatry, medication management, and medication-assisted treatment are included when clinically appropriate.

Treatment takes place in an outpatient center near High View Park. This allows coordinated care without the need for residential placement.

Encore Outpatient Services

1005 N Glebe Rd #300, Arlington, VA 22201, United States

Mon: 9:30 am–8:30 pm
Tues: 9:30 am–8:30 pm
Wed: 9:30 am–8:30 pm
Thurs: 9:30 am–8:30 pm
Fri: 9:30 am–5 pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

Please call (703) 436-8158 to check for availability and schedule an appointment.

How does daily life continue during intensive outpatient care

Our intensive outpatient program in Arlington is designed so you can continue your daily responsibilities while receiving structured treatment. Sessions are scheduled to support work, school, and family routines.

You return home after each visit and apply skills in real settings. This approach helps treatment stay connected to daily decision-making.

Many people commuting from Rosslyn choose this level of care because it fits established routines without residential placement.

How long does intensive outpatient treatment last

Intensive outpatient treatment length depends on your needs and progress. Care is adjusted as symptoms change and goals are met.

Some people complete treatment in several weeks, while others remain longer for continued support. Duration is reviewed throughout care.

Many people in Arlington plan treatment around work or school calendars.

How family and support systems are involved in intensive outpatient care

Family involvement can support progress during intensive outpatient care when appropriate. Our program offers family support groups and psychoeducation to help loved ones understand recovery needs.

Care teams may coordinate with outside providers or recovery supports when needed. This helps treatment stay connected beyond scheduled sessions.

Many people near Madison Manor value this approach because it supports recovery within real home and family settings.

How to Get to Our Addiction Treatment Center in Arlington, Virginia

Our outpatient center sits close to Ballston and major roadways, so you can reach us quickly from many parts of Arlington. Parking is available in the attached garage.

Driving Directions from Arlington:

  • Head south on Sheridan Ave towards Reba PI
  • Turn right onto Carpenter Rd
  • Slight right to merge onto Washington Blvd
  • Turn left onto 10th St N
  • Slight left onto Fairfax Dr, passing Wells Fargo Bank
  • Turn right onto N Glebe Rd
  • Turn right
  • Our center will be on your right

Common Questions About Intensive Outpatient Programs in Arlington

To be considered an intensive outpatient program, a treatment must offer structured, non-residential care for mental health or substance use disorders, typically 9-19 hours per week across 3-5 days with group therapy, individual counseling, and educational components.
What comes first depends on each person. PHP typically comes first as the more intensive step-down from inpatient care, followed by IOP for continued support.
IOP differs from inpatient care by allowing patients to live at home and attend structured therapy sessions multiple times a week, without 24/7 supervision. 
Yes, IOP is effective for treating PTSD.
Success rates for IOPs typically range from 50% to 70% for sustained sobriety or symptom reduction at 6–18 months post-treatment, which is comparable to inpatient care.

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