Not for emergencies. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911.
TriaPathGuided Wellness

Program

SAIOP

Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program

A structured, group-centered recovery program that meets several days a week — intensive support without stepping away from home, work, or family.

About SAIOP

SAIOP is a structured outpatient program for adults working toward recovery from substance use. Clients meet in small, clinician-led groups several days a week, alongside individual and family sessions, building the skills, insight, and steady support that make lasting change possible — while continuing to live at home.

At a glance

Format
Small groups + individual sessions
Rhythm
3+ days a week
Session length
About 3 hours
Setting
In person or telehealth

What's included

Care, piece by piece

Every part of SAIOP is shaped around your goals, with a licensed clinician alongside you throughout.
  1. 01Clinician-led group counseling in a small, consistent cohort
  2. 02Individual counseling with a licensed clinician
  3. 03Family involvement when it supports recovery
  4. 04Relapse-prevention and coping-skills education
  5. 05Crisis contingency and continuing-care planning
  6. 06Coordination with outside providers, courts, or employers when requested

A typical week

What a week in care looks like

How SAIOP fits into a week, alongside our other program for comparison.
Example weeks — days vary. Your care team sets a schedule that fits your life.Drawn to scale: each day spans 3 hours (ticks mark each hour).
A representative week in each program. Schedules are set with your care team.
ProgramSessionsSession lengthRhythmApproximate time per week
Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP)Small groups plus individual sessions, 3 or more days a weekAbout 3 hours3+ days a weekAbout 9 or more hours
Outpatient Therapy (OPT)One individual or family sessionAbout 50 minutesWeekly or every other weekAbout 50 minutes a week, or every other week

Who it's for

Adults who need more support than weekly therapy — including those stepping down from detox or residential care, or referred by a court, employer, or family member.

Not sure it fits? Our intake team will help you find the right level of care.

Talk with intake

When you're ready

Ready to talk about SAIOP?

Complete our intake form and our team will follow up to confirm your coverage and find a first appointment that works for you.

Not for emergencies. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911.