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At a glance
IOP in Londonderry at a Glance
The questions people ask first, answered plainly. Each one is covered in more detail further down this page.
| What you want to know | IOP at our Londonderry center |
|---|---|
| Hours | About nine to twelve hours a week, in sessions of about three hours |
| Schedule | A daytime track during business hours, up to five days a week, or Evening IOP on Monday through Thursday, 6 to 9 pm |
| How long | Usually several weeks to a few months, set by your progress, then a planned step down to the Outpatient Program |
| What happens | Group therapy several times a week, individual sessions with a master's-level clinician, and family involvement when you want it |
| Cost | Billed per session at roughly half the weekly amount of Day Treatment. Admissions gives you a specific figure before anything is scheduled |
| Insurance | Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts Health Plan, Ambetter, TRICARE, VA Community Care and more, checked with the carrier at no cost |
| Virtual option | Available for adults who cannot attend in person. Ask admissions whether it fits your level of care |
| Getting started | Call any time for a free benefits check and a confidential assessment, often the same day if you call during office hours |
| Where | 1D Commons Dr, Units 21 & 22, Londonderry, off Route 102 at I-93 Exit 4, with free on-site parking |
About this program
IOP Schedule in Londonderry, NH
At Clear Steps Recovery, we're here to help and offer an Intensive Outpatient Program in New Hampshire, with Evening Treatment at our Massachusetts center. We understand that facing drug and alcohol addiction is a big challenge. These issues can strain our close ties with family and friends. But there's hope, and that's where we come in.
We offer programs that allow clients to stay at home while receiving the help they need. This setup will enable you to continue daily activities like work or school.
Our intensive outpatient program is designed to fit your needs. We offer regular sessions, whether one-on-one, in a group, or with family members. Every week, we dedicate at least nine hours to helping you.
At our Londonderry center the day track runs several days a week during business hours, and Evening IOP meets Monday through Thursday from 6 to 9 pm, so people who work days keep their jobs. Clients move between the two tracks when a schedule changes.
What Intensive Outpatient Drug Rehab Consists Of
Every person is unique, and so is their journey with addiction. Our intensive outpatient drug rehab program is tailored to fit your specific needs, ensuring you get the best support for your situation. Our sessions cover the following and more:
- Ways to manage stress.
- Building stronger bonds with family and friends.
- Understanding and improving mental health.
- Strategies to overcome addiction.
What Intensive Outpatient Alcohol Rehab Entails
Alcohol addiction is more than just a habit; it's a challenge that affects many aspects of life. Our program is designed to help you understand the roots of this addiction and provide steps and tools to overcome it.
Our care plans
Who IOP in New Hampshire Is For
Our program is designed with your daily life in mind. When creating a personalized care plan, we consider:
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The duration and severity of your addiction.
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Any previous treatments or programs you've been part of.
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Your current emotional and mental state.
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The stability and support of your living situation.
Exploring the Benefits of Intensive Outpatient Addiction Treatment
Choosing intensive outpatient comes with several benefits:
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Flexibility
Our program is designed to fit around your schedule. -
Connections
Being close to family and friends can be a huge boost during recovery. -
Cost
Intensive Outpatient is often more affordable than other options. -
Transition
It can serve as a step towards more intensive treatment or as support after an extended program. -
Real-Life Learning
The skills and strategies you learn can be applied daily, making the transition smoother.
Evening track
Evening IOP in New Hampshire, Monday to Thursday, 6 to 9 pm
Adults who work or study during the day attend the same Intensive Outpatient Program on an after-work schedule. Evening IOP meets Monday through Thursday from 6 to 9 pm at our Londonderry center, four evenings and twelve hours of structured treatment a week, with the same clinicians, the same care plan and medication-assisted treatment when it fits. Clients move between the daytime and evening tracks when a work schedule changes. Read the full schedule, who it fits and how a week runs on our Evening IOP in New Hampshire page, or compare intensities on IOP vs PHP.
Mental health support
Mental Health Support in IOP at Our Londonderry Center
Mental health is just as important as physical health. Sometimes, our minds need a little help, just like our bodies do. Intensive Outpatient mental health support is about giving that help without making you stay in a hospital or clinic.
It's like going to a doctor's appointment but for your feelings and thoughts. You visit, talk, learn, and then return to your daily life. It's a way to understand yourself better, handle tough emotions, and learn ways to cope with life's ups and downs.
Our approach
How Our New Hampshire IOP Works
At Clear Steps Recovery, we believe in the power of understanding and compassion. We've seen countless individuals transform their lives with our support. Our approach is holistic, focusing on:
The Role of Family Involvement in Your Journey
Your family can play a crucial role in your recovery. Their support and understanding can make the journey smoother and more meaningful. We incorporate family sessions to ensure a holistic recovery approach.
In their own words
Recovery Success Stories From Our Rehab
We've been privileged to see many success stories. Each one highlights the strength of the human spirit and the effectiveness of our program. Many have found hope and healing with us. Their stories show that you can, too.
Long-term support
Aftercare Support and Relapse Prevention for Sustaining Recovery
Getting better is the first step, but recovery is an ongoing process. The period after the main treatment can be challenging, but with our aftercare support, you're never alone in your journey. We are here to help you stay on track.
What we treat
Exploring Our Full Range of Addiction Programs
Clear Steps Recovery offers comprehensive addiction programs designed to address specific needs. Whether it's opioids, prescription drugs, or any other substance, we have a plan to help.
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Your Path to Freedom From Benzo Addiction
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Effective Cocaine Addiction Recovery
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Comprehensive Opioid Addiction Treatment
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Comprehensive Meth Addiction Treatment Program
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Empowering Recovery From Fentanyl Addiction
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Our Heroin Addiction Recovery Program
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Comprehensive Help for Prescription Drug Addiction
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Paying for treatment
Insurance for IOP in New Hampshire
Our Londonderry program works with Ambetter Health, AmeriHealth, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim, NH Healthy Families, Point32Health, TRICARE, Tufts Health Plan, VA Community Care and WellSense Health Plan, and with New Hampshire Medicaid through Granite Advantage plans. We are not in network with Medicare at this time. Read how your plan handles IOP: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim and Tufts, NH Medicaid, Ambetter or TRICARE and VA Community Care.
Cost
Costs can vary based on individual needs. We're transparent and will work with you to understand and plan for these costs.
Insurance
Insurance might cover some or all of your treatment costs. Reach out to Clear Steps Recovery to check and understand your benefits.
Getting here
IOP Near Manchester, Nashua, Derry and Salem
Our IOP runs at 1D Commons Dr, Units 21 & 22 in Londonderry, just off Route 102 at I-93 Exit 4, with free on-site parking. Adults come from Manchester (about 25 minutes), Derry (6), Nashua (25), Salem (20), Windham (15) and Hudson (20). A short drive matters most on the evening track, when group starts at 6 pm after a full workday.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions
What is an intensive outpatient program (IOP)?
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) provides structured addiction treatment, typically around nine hours of therapy per week, while you live at home and keep up with work, school, or family. It is more involved than standard outpatient care but does not require overnight stays.
How does the IOP at Clear Steps Recovery work?
You attend scheduled sessions several times a week, including individual therapy, group therapy, and family support, then return to your daily life after each session. Every plan is personalized to your needs and stage of recovery.
How is IOP different from PHP (day treatment) and standard outpatient?
Partial hospitalization (PHP, or day treatment) is the most intensive outpatient level at roughly 20 or more hours per week; IOP is a step down at about nine to twelve hours per week; standard outpatient is the least intensive. Many clients step down from PHP to IOP to outpatient as they progress.
Does insurance cover intensive outpatient treatment?
Most insurance plans cover IOP. Read how Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim and Tufts, Ambetter, NH Medicaid and TRICARE and VA Community Care handle intensive outpatient care at our Londonderry center, then let our admissions team verify your exact benefit, so reach out any time to get started.
Who is IOP a good fit for?
IOP works well for people who need structured support but have a stable home environment and responsibilities like work or school, including those stepping down from a higher level of care or those new to recovery.
How long can you stay in an IOP program?
There is no fixed limit. IOP at Clear Steps Recovery usually runs several weeks to a few months, and the length is set by your progress rather than by a calendar. Some people stay longer because work or family stress makes the structure valuable, others step down sooner to the Outpatient Program. Most plans cover IOP as outpatient behavioral health care, and admissions confirms the benefit with your carrier before you start.
What qualifies you for IOP?
A clinical assessment, not a checklist. Our licensed clinicians use the ASAM criteria, weighing your substance use, withdrawal risk, medical and mental health needs, and how stable home is. IOP fits adults who need structured treatment several days a week but are medically stable, have a safe place to live and can keep working or studying. People who need detox first or round-the-clock care start elsewhere and step into IOP afterward.
How many hours per day is IOP?
About three hours a session. Evening IOP meets Monday through Thursday from 6 to 9 pm in Londonderry, four evenings and twelve hours a week. The daytime track meets during business hours up to five days a week for about nine to twelve hours in total. Nationally, the ASAM framework defines IOP as nine to nineteen hours a week. Individual counseling and medication visits are scheduled around the group sessions.
Can you work during IOP?
Yes, and most of our IOP clients do. The evening track exists for exactly that: groups start at 6 pm, after a normal workday, and there are no daytime program hours. Clients move between the daytime and evening tracks when a shift or school schedule changes. Nothing about your treatment is shared with an employer without your written consent, and if you use employer insurance the carrier processes the claim like any other medical claim.
What can I expect in an IOP program?
Group therapy several times a week, individual sessions with a master's-level clinician, family involvement when you want it, and medication-assisted treatment when it fits your plan. Sessions cover managing stress and cravings, rebuilding relationships, understanding mental health and practical relapse prevention. You go home after every session and put the skills to work the same day. Your plan is reviewed as you go, and the step down to outpatient care is planned before IOP ends.
What is the cost of outpatient rehab like IOP?
IOP is billed per session, at roughly half the weekly amount of Day Treatment, with no room and board, which is why outpatient care costs a fraction of a residential stay. What you pay depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance and whether we are in network with your plan. Admissions verifies your benefits at no cost and gives you a specific figure before anything is scheduled. See our cost and payment page for the full picture.
Is there a virtual or telehealth option for IOP?
A virtual option is available for adults who cannot attend in person, delivered by the same licensed clinicians. Ask admissions whether it fits the level of care your assessment recommends.
How do I start IOP?
Call admissions any time. They check your insurance with the carrier at no cost, usually within minutes, then book a confidential assessment with a licensed clinician, often the same day if you call during office hours, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Your first group is usually within days of the assessment. Evening groups meet Monday through Thursday, so a person who calls early in the week is often in group by the end of it.
In Massachusetts
Closer to Boston? Evening Treatment in Needham, MA
In Massachusetts the evening program is called Evening Treatment. It meets Monday through Thursday from 6 to 9 pm at 392 Chestnut Street, Suite 200 in Needham, a few minutes from Route 128/I-95 and a short walk from the Needham Junction commuter rail stop, so adults can keep work, school or family commitments during the day. Group and individual therapy with licensed clinicians, medication management and medication-assisted treatment in Needham are built in, and people who need more structure start with Day Treatment on weekdays. Your insurance carrier may authorize Evening Treatment under its own program name, and admissions confirms the exact benefit before you start. Learn more about our Needham center.
Do you have an evening program in Massachusetts?
Yes. Evening Treatment meets Monday through Thursday, 6 to 9 pm, at our Needham, MA center. Day Treatment runs on weekdays, and the admissions line is answered 24 hours a day. Call (603) 769-8981 and we will verify your plan and book an assessment, often the same day.
