Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

 

Program Description

The IOP program is a community based program specializing in providing drug treatment and educational services to youth who struggle with drug abuse and addiction.  Youth ordered by the Juvenile Court   to attend the IOP program experience a highly structured school day Monday through Friday. This not only includes attending school and treatment, but also community service work, educational modules (Life skills, Anger mgnt., Healthy relationships), field trips,  and Rational Behavior Training (RBT) groups. Youth remain living in their homes while attending the IOP program.  Daily transportation to the program is provided by the IOP staff.  Youth typically attend programming from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM each day.  On weekends and evenings, the youth are monitored by the Juvenile Court Night Surveillance program.  Three meals per day are provided to youth in the program.  In addition, the youth are drug and alcohol tested on a random basis to ensure they are maintaining sobriety. 

School

While in IOP, the youth attend a year-round full day accredited educational program.  The Washtenaw County Intermediate School District provides Masters-level Educators for academic classes including: Math, Social Studies, Civics, Biology, Physical Science, Language Arts, Literature, Academic support, and Physical education.  There are also opportunities for youth to earn high school credits in other subjects through independent study.  In addition to the educators, there is also a full-time School Social Worker who acts as a liaison between the youth's school district and IOP, assisting youth in their transition back to school after completing the program.  School begins at 9:25 AM and ends 3:15 PM. 

Drug Treatment      

Since the beginning in 2004, the Substance Abuse component of treatment has been provided by Dawn Farm. The youth in the program attend therapeutic substance abuse treatment groups three times per week as well as individual counseling sessions and family therapy conducted by an assigned Dawn Farm Therapist.  In addition to this, youth are assigned a Recovery Support Specialist to assist them in recovery and community resources and activities that encourage sobriety. Dawn Farm provides the following: assessments, case management, individual therapy, family therapy and education, parenting support, recovery support, recreational support, community service, group counseling and Didactic sessions, and AA / NA / CA groups.

Community Service 

Throughout the year, the IOP program students participate in several community service projects aimed at teaching social responsibility and giving back to the community.  Past projects have included: park clean up, stuffing envelopes & gift bags, recycling, yard cleanups, playground cleanup ,drug detox center, landscaping, cleaning, and creating holiday decorations and cards for those in need. 

Field Trips                

Youth are exposed to many different educational and recreational outings during the school year.  Past trips have included the Holocaust Memorial Center, Toledo Science Museam, Toledo Zoo, Detroit Science Center, Detroit Tiger & Toledo Mudhen games, Canoeing, Movies, bowling, picnics, fishing, swimming, and the overnight camping trip at Island Lake State Park. Our students have also attended the North American Auto Show in Detroit for the past two years. 


Additional information about the IOP Program can be found by clicking this link (reporting an absence, staff contact information, school & treatment calendar, daily schedule, court contact numbers).