With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.

- Eleanor Roosevelt

What is IOP?

IOP is an intensive level of behavioral health counseling, which is held daily. This group-based program promotes independence, encourages individual empowerment within a person’s recovery, and provides opportunities to improve a person’s quality of life through increasing awareness, knowledge and a solution-focused perspective.

How do I know if I need more than a counselor?

It is important to seek a higher level of care such as the Aultman IOP when symptoms become overwhelming, interfere with daily functioning or relationships or when any of the following may occur:

• Transitioning from inpatient to outpatient mental healthcare
• Managing acute symptoms to prevent an inpatient hospital admission
• Interrupting an increase in mental health symptoms
• Needing added support to cultivate structure and consistent routine to improve daily functioning

What is our IOP?  

Here at Aultman Hospital, our program is run by experienced mental health counselors with a passion for guiding others to empower themselves; to move a person towards thriving in their lives, as opposed to merely surviving. We incorporate many therapeutic modalities that enhance the healing process. These include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and expressive art therapy. Our program includes individual counseling, group counseling and medication management with a psychiatrist. Collectively, our team has an overall breadth of experiences that they bring to the program. For directions to the intensive outpatient department, click here. 

How to Get Started

Some people are self-referred. Others are referred by their physician, their mental health counselors, family members or a hospital. To make a referral or learn more about the program, please call (330) 451-2070. If you are calling after hours or on weekends, you may leave a message on our confidential voicemail. We will return any outreach calls made to us within 24 hours (one to two days if calling on the weekend).