Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Lancaster, PA
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Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
What Is an Intensive Outpatient Program?
The 10-Step Roadmap
Step 1
Step 1 marks the completion of an inpatient stay or 30 days of continuous sobriety and is a vital milestone for joining our program. If you are here, well done—you have achieved Step 1!
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Step 2
In Step 2, members spend 30 days in PHP attending five groups and two individual sessions a week, focusing on learning coping skills, understanding triggers, and receiving case management support.
Step 3
In Step 3, members spend 60 days in IOP. After starting with five groups and one individual session a week, the program tapers to three groups and one weekly individual session as they establish their sober community and healthy long-term sobriety patterns.
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Steps 4-9
During Steps 4–9, members attend one individual and one group session per week, focusing on rebuilding areas impacted by addiction, including financial wellness, mindfulness, brain chemistry, and relationships.
During this stage, members reach the milestone of 180 days of sobriety, a major step in long-term recovery.
Step 10 | The Legacy Program
Finally, Step 10, also known as The Legacy Program, offers alumni continued access to the supportive R3 community through monthly fellowship events.
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Insurance and Cost
R3 is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Highmark, Anthem, Independence Blue Cross, Capital Blue Cross, United Health Care, Optum, and we are OON with Aetna, Cigna, and Geisinger. Most clients pay a copay or coinsurance rather than the full cost of treatment.
Not sure if you’re covered? Call (717) 583-8851 and we’ll verify your benefits for free — usually the same day — and tell you what you’d actually pay before you commit to anything.
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Collateral Damage of Addiction Workshops
Addiction affects every area of life, not just substance use. Through R3’s 10-Step Recovery Roadmap, our IOP workshops help individuals rebuild the skills, stability, and support needed for lasting recovery.
Brain Chemistry
Understanding brain chemistry to support emotional balance, mental wellness, and healthier everyday functioning.
Mindfulness & Meditation
Building mindfulness and meditation practices to reduce stress, improve focus, and support emotional well-being.
Spirituality
Exploring personal values, purpose, and spiritual growth for those who choose to include it in their recovery journey.
Finance
Developing the skills to create stability through budgeting, financial planning, and rebuilding.
Relationships
Repairing relationships, building trust, setting healthy boundaries, and strengthening connections.
Trauma
Supporting trauma recovery through healing, resilience-building, and healthy coping strategies for emotional well-being.
Drug Testing and Accountability
Accountability is an important part of building a strong foundation in recovery. At R3 Recovery Services, we use random urinalysis and saliva testing as a tool to support honesty, awareness, and continued progress throughout treatment.
Members may participate in unannounced testing, with samples sent to an outside laboratory for confirmation when needed. These screenings are not about punishment—they are about creating structure, reinforcing personal responsibility, and helping individuals stay connected to their recovery goals.
Recovery requires honesty, commitment, and support. Through accountability measures like drug testing, clinical care, and community connection, R3 helps members build the confidence and skills needed for lasting change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is IOP at R3?
Approximately 60 days, following 30 days in PHP for most clients. Length is clinically determined and reviewed with your therapist.
Can I work while in IOP?
Yes, the IOP schedule is extremely flexible and we offer both day time and evening options.
What's the difference between IOP and GOP?
IOP (Intensive Outpatient) is three to five group sessions per week plus individual therapy. GOP (General Outpatient) is roughly one group and one individual session per week. Most R3 clients move from IOP to GOP as they stabilize — it’s a planned step down, not a lesser program.
Do I need to complete inpatient before IOP?
You need either a completed inpatient stay or a period of continuous sobriety. That’s Step 1 of our roadmap.
What therapies does R3 use in IOP?
Our clinicians are trained in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, and ACT, and use a trauma-informed approach. Treatment plans are individualized.
Does R3 drug test?
Yes — random, unannounced urinalysis and saliva testing weekly, with outside lab confirmation.
Recovery Is More Than Sobriety
Recovery is about more than overcoming addiction—it’s about rebuilding a life filled with purpose, connection, and hope. At R3 Recovery Services, we’re committed to walking alongside our members long after treatment begins, providing the support, community, and resources needed for lasting recovery.
Recovery starts with one step. Lasting recovery is built through consistent support, meaningful relationships, and a commitment to growth.
Recover. Restore. Rebuild.