Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program for adults across Ohio.
Structured behavioral health care that integrates psychiatry, therapy and addiction treatment, delivered by secure telehealth. It is built to fit around your job, your family and your life, from any smartphone, tablet or computer.
Ohio Medicaid is accepted. Coverage depends on your plan and service; our team verifies benefits before your first visit. You must be physically located in Ohio during each session.
Questions? Call 513-928-3339, 7 AM–11 PM, to speak with our intake team.
Quick answers
- Groups meet Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, with evening hours available
- The same 9–12 hour weekly structure as our in-person IOP (ASAM Level 2.1, intensive outpatient)
- Join from any phone, tablet or computer; you must be physically located in Ohio during each session
- Ohio Medicaid, Medicare and many commercial plans accepted; we confirm your coverage before you start
- CARF Preliminary Accreditation and OhioMHAS licensure
- Court-ordered and diversion program participants welcome; our intake team will confirm whether we meet your specific requirement
- MAT prescribed in-house, so you do not need a separate prescriber
No commute. No waiting room. No rearranging your life.
Virtual IOP is designed to meet you where you are: on the device you already own, on a schedule that fits your life.
Join from any device
Use any smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop. There is no software to install; if you can make a video call, you are ready.
Flexible scheduling
Groups meet Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with evening hours available, designed to work around employment, childcare and daily life.
Privacy at home
Participate from home or any private space in Ohio. No travel, no time off work, and no need to explain to coworkers or neighbors.
Support between sessions
We recommend free, evidence-supported apps for accountability, mindfulness and DBT skills practice on the days between groups. Your care team walks you through the options at intake.
Who Virtual IOP is for
Virtual IOP is for adults 18 and older across Ohio who need more support than weekly therapy but do not need residential or 24-hour care.
- Alcohol and substance use disorders, including alcohol, opioids, stimulants and other drugs
- Substance use with co-occurring depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD or OCD
- Step-down after inpatient treatment or detox, when you still need structured support
- Adults seeking a higher level of care than weekly outpatient therapy provides
- People anywhere in Ohio who want evidence-based treatment without driving to a clinic
Not sure if you qualify? Call 513-928-3339, 7 AM–11 PM, and a member of our intake team will speak with you directly. A clinical assessment confirms the right level of care before you start.
Court-ordered treatment or a diversion program requirement?
If you have been ordered to complete an Intensive Outpatient Program as part of a diversion agreement, probation condition or court-mandated treatment plan, Virtual IOP may be an option. SOS Wellness holds CARF Preliminary Accreditation and is licensed by OhioMHAS. Requirements differ by court and program, so our intake team will confirm whether we meet your specific requirement.
For courts, TASC officers and probation departments
- Accreditation and licensureCARF Preliminary Accreditation and OhioMHAS licensure; our intake team will confirm whether we meet your specific requirement.
- Attendance documentationformal records are maintained throughout the program and available for court reporting when a signed release is in place.
- Certificate of completionissued when the program is finished, for your attorney, TASC officer or probation department.
- Direct court coordinationwe work with court monitors and diversion coordinators when a signed release is in place.
- Drug screening coordinated locallywe work with local lab partners, including LabCorp, for chain-of-custody screening.
What this means for you
- Evening hours availablethe program works around employment, so you do not need to take time off work to participate.
- No travel requiredgroup sessions are entirely by secure telehealth, from any private space in Ohio.
- Ohio Medicaid acceptedcoverage depends on your plan and service; our team verifies benefits before your first visit.
- We handle the paperworkinsurance verification, documentation setup and court coordination are managed by our intake team.
Have a compliance deadline? Call 513-928-3339, 7 AM–11 PM. Our intake team will confirm whether we meet your specific requirement.
How we care for you
Six commitments shape every part of the program.
Physician-led care, start to finish
Your treatment is directed by our Medical Director, a psychiatrist, with a consistent clinical team rather than rotating prescribers. The same team that guides you through IOP carries you into step-down care, so your diagnosis, medications and therapy stay aligned.
Integrated dual-diagnosis care
Mental health and substance use treatment are not handled separately. When depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD or OCD are part of the picture, the same care team addresses them, because these conditions affect each other.
Medication-assisted treatment in-house
Buprenorphine (Suboxone), naltrexone (oral or monthly Vivitrol), acamprosate, disulfiram and psychiatric medications are prescribed and managed by our clinical team. You do not need a separate provider or a second intake appointment for MAT.
Evidence-based and trauma-informed care
Our clinical approach draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed practices. Mindfulness and somatic practices are woven in alongside talk therapy, supporting the whole person rather than symptoms alone.
Relapse prevention and long-term recovery support
Relapse prevention is not a module at the end of the program. It runs through every session from the beginning, so you build coping strategies, emotional regulation skills and the self-awareness to recognize early warning signs.
Care coordination for you and your family
Your care coordinator helps with practical barriers to recovery such as housing, transportation, benefits and community resources. When clinically appropriate, family therapy brings the people closest to you into the process, because lasting recovery is stronger when the people around you understand it.
What treatment includes
Every patient receives an integrated treatment plan delivered across three weekly group sessions, plus individual therapy and medication management.
- Live group therapy three times a week, plus individual therapy
- Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) when clinically indicated, managed in-house
- DBT and CBT skill-building for emotional regulation, stress management and relapse prevention
- Mindfulness and somatic practices within trauma-informed group work
- Social and communication skills to support recovery in daily life
- Care coordination and community resource linkage
- Family therapy when clinically appropriate
- A structured step-down track for ongoing maintenance and aftercare
Live, clinician-led group sessions
Every session is live: a real-time video group led by a licensed clinician, with the same small group of peers meeting consistently through the week. The program runs three weekly formats.
Learning group
Structured psychoeducation on addiction, mental health and recovery. You learn about the brain, behavior, triggers and the evidence behind what works, in a way that invites questions and discussion.
Skills group
Active practice of DBT and CBT tools: emotional regulation, distress tolerance, communication and relapse prevention. Sessions are hands-on, with real scenarios and skills rehearsed in the group.
Process group
A facilitated space to share what you are experiencing, receive support from peers who understand, and apply the skills you are building to what is happening in your life.
Getting started takes one phone call
Here is what happens next.
Step 1: Call us
Call 513-928-3339, 7 AM–11 PM, or start on our appointments page. Our intake team will register you, help you set up your patient portal and verify your insurance.
Step 2: Clinical assessment
Your therapist conducts a clinical assessment by phone or video to confirm that Virtual IOP is the right level of care and begins building your individualized treatment plan.
Step 3: Start the program
When your group is forming, your therapist contacts you to schedule your start date. You join a small group with direct, personal attention from our clinical team, and when IOP ends, step-down care is available with the same team if you choose to continue.
Insurance and cost
We accept Ohio Medicaid managed care plans, Medicare and many commercial plans. Coverage depends on your plan and service; our team verifies benefits before your first visit, so there are no surprises.
Ohio Medicaid plans
Ohio Medicaid is accepted. Coverage depends on your plan and service; our team verifies benefits before your first visit.
- Ohio Medicaid (fee-for-service)
- CareSource
- Molina Healthcare
- Buckeye Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
- Anthem Medicaid
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Humana Healthy Horizons in Ohio
Commercial insurance and Medicare
Commercial plans may be subject to deductibles, co-insurance or a copay. We provide a cost estimate before you begin.
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- UnitedHealthcare
- Cigna
- Aetna
- Medical Mutual of Ohio
- Humana
- Medicare (Part B and Medicare Advantage)
Do not see your plan? Call 513-928-3339 and we will check your coverage before your first session.
If you need help now
If you are in crisis outside of scheduled sessions, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911 in an emergency. SOS Wellness does not provide emergency or after-hours crisis services.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often. If yours is not here, call 513-928-3339 and our intake team will help.
What do I need to join a session?
A smartphone, tablet or computer with a working camera and microphone, and a stable internet connection. Sessions are held on a secure, private video platform with no special software to install, and our intake team can walk you through setup before your first session.
Do I have to be in Ohio?
Yes. You must be physically located in Ohio during each session. If you travel or move out of state, let your care team know in advance so we can talk through your options.
Does Virtual IOP satisfy a court or diversion requirement?
It may. SOS Wellness holds CARF Preliminary Accreditation and is licensed by OhioMHAS, and we provide attendance documentation and completion certificates and coordinate with courts when a signed release is in place. Requirements differ, so our intake team will confirm whether we meet your specific requirement.
How many hours a week is Virtual IOP?
9–12 hours per week, across group sessions on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday plus individual therapy and medication management. Evening hours are available.
What does Virtual IOP cost?
Ohio Medicaid is accepted. Coverage depends on your plan and service; our team verifies benefits before your first visit, and we give you a cost estimate before you begin. Commercial plans may involve a deductible, co-insurance or a copay.
Ready to start?
Groups are kept small so you get direct, personal attention from our clinical team. Call 513-928-3339, 7 AM–11 PM, or start on our appointments page, and our intake team will follow up to discuss the next step.