The IOP Program the need for an outpatient clinic for the evaluation, care, treatment, or rehabilitation, of persons affected by mental disorders or mental illness.
The clinic will also help patients to retain the progress they have made during their in-patient hospitalization thereby reducing the recidivism rate.
The objectives of the program are to
Treat each consumer with respect and as an adult.
Assist each consumer in determining personal goals and actively participate in his or her recovery planning process at the program.
To prevent psychiatric and inpatient substance abuse hospitalization.
Help each consumer manage his or her illness(es) to prevent psychiatric hospitalization.
Help each consumer gain the skills necessary to live, learn and work in the community as independently as possible.
Provide emotional, educative, and case management supports in a safe, clean, dignified, and therapeutic treatment environment.
Affirm each consumer’s strengths and abilities and foster a sense of community and social support at the program.
