Eligibility
Clients must have an intellectual disability and co-occurring mental health or behavior disorder.
Preadmission assessment
Admission happens only after an assessment. Questions answered during the assessment include: Is the individual eligible? Does the program meet their needs? Program staff typically meet the individual in the community. They receive input from caregivers. They also review the individual's records.
Admission
An admission date is set in advance. On the day of admission, the new client tours the center and meets their care and treatment team. The client’s caregivers take part in a review of the client’s treatment goals.
Discharge
A discharge plan is setup at the time of admission. This plan includes a projected discharge date. On the day of discharge, the client’s treatment team provides the client’s caregivers a progress report and recommendations for community supports. The client’s caregivers receive this information in the mail within two weeks of discharge.
Referrals
County agencies, Family Care managed care organizations, and IRIS representatives refer clients to the program. Call 608-301-9417.
How Much Does IOP Cost?
The cost of an intensive outpatient program for drug and alcohol addiction tends to range between $3,000 and $10,000. Compare this to the typical costs of an inpatient treatment program that can start at $10,000 and the savings can be substantial.
How Much Time Does IOP Take?
Compared to traditional inpatient addiction treatment is more manageable for those with full-time work or family commitments. However, an IOP addiction treatment program can still be a significant time commitment. It can require 7-10 hours a week, and daily visits to the treatment center.
How IOP Works
The major focus of intensive outpatient treatment is relapse prevention and how to transition from a life of addiction to one of sobriety. IOP utilizes a variety of different therapies to accomplish this.
IOP: An Affordable (But Still Effective) Rehab Option
Even though intensive outpatient treatment for drug or alcohol addiction is far less expensive than inpatient rehab, the fact that IOP can be costly is a reality of the world we live in.
What is the treatment program at Southern Wisconsin Center?
Southern Wisconsin Center's Intensive Treatment Program serves people ages 19 and older with an intellectual disability and co-occurring mental health or behavior disorder. The length of stay varies based on the client's needs.
What is discharge plan?
This plan includes a projected discharge date. On the day of discharge, the client’s treatment team provides the client’s caregivers a progress report and recommendations for community supports. The client’s caregivers receive this information in the mail within two weeks of discharge.
