Ongoing therapy 1 to 2 sessions a week to keep your recovery steady as you return to daily life.
The Outpatient Program (OP) at Fortify Wellness is the lightest level of care for adults who are stepping down from a higher level of treatment or managing mild to moderate substance use and co-occurring conditions. Sessions run 1 to 2 times a week. We accept most major insurance.
OP is the right level of care when you have built a foundation in recovery and need steady support rather than daily structure. It tends to fit a few situations:
If you are not sure whether OP is enough support for where you are, call (818) 918-9564 and our team will help you find the right level.
OP at Fortify Wellness runs 1 to 2 sessions a week, built around continued individual therapy and targeted group sessions. Your schedule is set with your clinical team and scales down as your stability grows.
Individual therapy gives you private time to keep working through what is specific to your recovery. Targeted group sessions focus on the skills that keep people well after intensive treatment: recognizing triggers, preventing relapse, and staying connected to a sober community. Family therapy is available when you want the people closest to you involved, and case managers check in with you on a regular basis to keep practical needs from derailing progress. Wellness offerings such as yoga, meditation, and creative therapies are available as part of the program.
OP is where recovery becomes part of ordinary life. The focus moves from intensive treatment to maintenance: keeping the coping skills sharp, catching warning signs early, and building a routine that holds up under work, family, and daily stress. Regular case-manager check-ins help you stay accountable, and you can step back up to a higher level of care if your needs change. This is the stage where the structure built in IOP or PHP gets tested in the real world, with support still in reach.
Our OP combines evidence-based talk therapy with practical, whole-person support. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is central, helping you keep identifying the thoughts and triggers behind substance use and respond to them differently as life gets busier. You can read more about how we use cognitive behavioral therapy across our programs.
Individual therapy anchors your care, targeted group sessions reinforce relapse-prevention skills, and family sessions support the people around you. Case management connects you to practical resources, from employment support to community services, so recovery has a stable base.
IOP and OP differ in how much structure you need each week. IOP provides several hours of programming multiple days a week; OP is the lighter step that keeps you connected to care while most of your time goes back to work, school, and family.
Intensive Outpatient (IOP) | Outpatient (OP) | |
|---|---|---|
Sessions per week | 3 to 5 days | 1 to 2 |
Hours | 3 to 4 per day | About 1 per session |
Best for | People needing structured, frequent support | People stepping down or with mild to moderate needs |
Living situation | At home | At home |
Typical position in care | Mid-level outpatient care | Lightest level, continuing care |
Many people move from IOP into OP as they stabilize. If you are deciding between the two, our team can help based on your history and where you are now. Learn more about our intensive outpatient program or our higher-support partial hospitalization program.
We accept most major insurance and verify your benefits before you commit to anything. Our admissions team confirms your coverage, explains what your plan covers, and walks you through next steps. Verification through our secure form usually takes about a day, and getting started is straightforward once your level of care is confirmed.
If you do not have insurance, our admissions team can discuss private pay and payment options. Call (818) 918-9564 or verify your insurance.
An OP is the lightest level of treatment, providing regular therapy while you live at home and keep up with daily life. Fortify Wellness runs OP 1 to 2 sessions a week, focused on maintaining recovery after more intensive care.
OP fits adults stepping down from a higher level of care or managing mild to moderate substance use and co-occurring conditions. It works best when you have stable housing and a support system at home.
IOP provides several hours of treatment 3 to 5 days a week; OP is lighter at 1 to 2 sessions a week. Most people step down from IOP to OP as they stabilize.
Sessions run 1 to 2 times a week, scheduled around your work, school, and family responsibilities. Your clinical team adjusts the frequency as your recovery steadies.
Yes. OP is built so you can maintain work, school, and family commitments while staying connected to treatment.
Fortify Wellness is located at 17045 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills, CA 91344, serving the surrounding San Fernando Valley area. Call (818) 918-9564 to ask about getting started.
Most major insurance plans cover outpatient treatment. We verify your specific benefits before you start so you know what your plan covers.
The right first step depends on your withdrawal and any other substances involved, and we help you find it. Call (818) 918-9564 or check your insurance.
Medically Reviewed By Dr. Christian Small (Addiction Psychiatrist, President Headlands ATS)
