Online Intensive Outpatient Program in Minnesota

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Mental Health & Intensive Outpatient Program in Minnesota

Understanding the landscape of mental health care access and the challenges
families face across the state.

Mental Illness Prevalence

The mental illness prevalence rate in Minnesota is 24.7 percent among adults.

Wait Time

The average wait time for mental health care in Minnesota is 8 to 12 weeks.

Median Household Income

The median household income in Minnesota is $87,556.

Percentage Who Need Therapy

20.3 percent of adults in Minnesota who needed mental health care did not receive it.

Provider Shortage

In Minnesota, 75.13 percent of counties are designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas.

Mental Health Providers per 100k Residents

Minnesota has 346.9 mental health providers per 100,000 residents.

Minnesota’s mental health needs are substantial, and access to higher-cadence care like an Intensive Outpatient Program often collides with system capacity.


The mental illness prevalence rate in Minnesota is 24.7 percent among adults. Minnesota’s population is 5,793,151 residents across 86,936 square miles, and that prevalence translates to about 1,430,910 people experiencing mental illness annually. In Minnesota, 20.3 percent of adults who needed mental health treatment did not receive it. Minnesota has 346.9 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, yet the average wait time for mental health care in Minnesota is 8 to 12 weeks. In Minnesota, 75.13 percent of counties are designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas. Minnesota’s median household income is $87,556, and the state includes 87 counties where residents balance work, school schedules, and ongoing responsibilities while trying to secure timely care.


These numbers describe a statewide bottleneck that is especially consequential for Intensive Outpatient Program needs, where delays can disrupt continuity and reduce the practicality of starting a structured plan. When 1,430,910 residents are navigating mental illness in a state spanning 86,936 square miles, the experience of “availability” becomes uneven across counties, not just across individual clinics. Even with 346.9 providers per 100,000 residents, the combination of 8 to 12 week waits and 75.13 percent of counties designated as shortage areas creates a predictable pattern: residents who are ready to begin care often spend weeks searching, calling, and re-checking openings. The 20.3 percent unmet need rate reflects more than personal hesitation; it reflects a system where timing, geography, and provider capacity do not align with the pace at which symptoms can intensify. In communities shaped by family and achievement pressure, residents may also delay reaching out until functioning is already strained, which makes an 8 to 12 week gap feel longer in day-to-day life. For many Minnesota residents, the practical question is not whether care exists somewhere in the state, but whether an Intensive Outpatient Program level of support can be started quickly enough to match the urgency of the moment.


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UNDERSTANDING THE CHALLENGE

Intensive Outpatient Program challenges in Minnesota

The Problem

Minnesota's 5,793,151 residents across 86,936 square miles face intense family and achievement pressures characteristic of suburban communities. With Minnesota's median household income of $87,556 across 87 counties and high academic expectations in strong public school districts and university centered communities, expectations for academic excellence, competitive extracurriculars, and future success create significant mental health strain on both children and parents. 24.7% of Minnesota residents experience mental illness annually, about 1,430,910 people, yet residents managing anxiety often struggle silently. With 346.9 providers per 100,000 residents and 8 to 12 week average wait times, even those willing to seek help face significant access barriers.

The Impact

Minnesota's 87 counties of suburban communities concentrate about 1,430,910 residents experiencing mental illness in environments where competitive school and workplace expectations make seeking help feel like admitting failure. Parents spend 10 hours weekly on activities, college preparation, and academic performance, with schedules already stretched to capacity before adding IOP appointments. The stress shows in a 20.3% unmet need rate among adults with any mental illness. With 346.9 providers per 100,000 residents across 86,936 square miles, finding a qualified Intensive Outpatient Program clinician means 8 to 12 week waits and sitting in waiting rooms where neighbors and other community members might recognize you. For Minnesota's median income of $87,556, taking time off work for multiple weekly Intensive Outpatient Program sessions creates particular strain that residents hide rather than address.

The Solution

For Minnesota's about 1,430,910 residents managing achievement pressure across 87 counties, Grouport removes the stigma and scheduling barriers that prevent residents from accessing Intensive Outpatient Program care. Sessions are completely private via secure video, with no waiting rooms in Minnesota's tight knit suburban communities, no scheduling around 10 hours weekly of activities, and no 8 to 12 week waitlists competing with 346.9 providers per 100,000 residents. At $311 per session on average ($1,348 per month), Grouport provides professional support without the premium costs typical of Minnesota private practices serving $87,556 income households. Residents access care that fits packed schedules rather than building schedules around care.
In Minnesota, 75.13 percent of counties are designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Online Intensive Outpatient Program care reduces two barriers that commonly derail follow through in Minnesota. It protects privacy because residents can attend from home without being seen in a clinic setting, and it reduces time strain because sessions remove local travel and can be scheduled around school pickups, shift work, and demanding calendars.
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Getting Intensive Outpatient Program in Minnesota: Wait Times and Barriers

Minnesota’s mental health system shows clear signs of capacity strain. With 346.9 mental health providers per 100,000 residents serving 5,793,151 people across 86,936 square miles, demand and staffing do not always align at the point of scheduling. The result is a predictable delay for many residents seeking structured support, including Intensive Outpatient Program care that typically requires multiple touchpoints and consistent attendance.

Geographic Barriers

Geography amplifies access friction across Minnesota’s 87 counties. A statewide footprint of 86,936 square miles means residents are often coordinating care across long distances, especially when the right level of care is not available nearby. When 75.13 percent of counties are designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas, the challenge is not limited to a single region; it becomes a statewide pattern where residents may need to look beyond their immediate area to find openings that match clinical needs and scheduling realities. For Intensive Outpatient Program care, which is more time-intensive than weekly appointments, distance can turn into a recurring barrier because participation depends on reliable, repeatable access rather than a one-time visit.

Extended Wait Times

The average wait time for mental health care in Minnesota is 8 to 12 weeks, and that delay can be especially disruptive for residents seeking an Intensive Outpatient Program. A wait of that length often forces residents to choose between postponing care, accepting a level of support that does not match symptom severity, or cycling through multiple intake processes while trying to find availability. When symptoms are pronounced and disruptive, the time between deciding to seek help and actually starting care can become a period of instability, with daily responsibilities continuing uninterrupted. In practice, an 8 to 12 week delay can also complicate continuity, since residents may need to re-explain history and goals across multiple contacts while searching for a viable start date.

Systemic Challenges

The combination of provider scarcity and high unmet need in Minnesota means access barriers are systemic, not incidental. With 20.3 percent of adults who needed mental health care unable to receive it, the underlying inefficiencies of the current system restrict both choice and continuity for residents. These barriers extend beyond scheduling: residents often face logistical challenges securing appointments that accommodate work and school demands, managing absences due to waitlist bottlenecks, and contending with the psychological impact of delayed or fragmented care. While some urban centers offer greater provider density, the statewide statistics reflect a persistent difficulty in accessing structured services regardless of location. For residents navigating these challenges, availability is not only about the number of providers, but whether effective, affordable intervention is accessible when it is most needed.

Urban-Rural Divide

Minnesota’s provider landscape can feel different depending on where a resident lives, yet the statewide indicators point to a shared constraint. Shortage designations across 75.13 percent of counties mean many residents encounter limited options close to home, while residents in larger population centers may still face long queues because demand concentrates around a smaller set of available clinicians. With 5,793,151 residents and 24.7 percent of adults experiencing mental illness, the volume of people seeking care can quickly outpace appointment supply, contributing to the 8 to 12 week wait time even when residents are flexible about timing. For Intensive Outpatient Program care, the need for consistent scheduling can narrow options further, since residents are not just looking for a single opening but a workable cadence.
For Minnesota residents, the practical barriers to Intensive Outpatient Program care often come down to timing, capacity, and geography. Grouport reduces these constraints by offering online participation that avoids travel across 86,936 square miles and removes the visibility of in-person waiting rooms, while also supporting faster starts through matching in 24–48 hours.
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Affordable Intensive Outpatient Program for Minnesota Residents

Grouport provides Minnesota residents with immediate access to Intensive Outpatient Program at $311 per session on average (billed at $1,348/month)—well below the national average of $693–$1,154 per week and $3,000–$5,000/month. For residents facing an 8 to 12 week average wait time for mental health care, pricing and timing often interact: higher-cost options can be harder to sustain, and delays can push people into stopgap choices that do not match the intensity of support they are seeking.

Affordability and Income

At $311 per session on average ($1,348 per month), Grouport’s Intensive Outpatient Program cost represents 0.36% of Minnesota’s median household income of $87,556 per session. By comparison, national weekly pricing of $693–$1,154 represents 0.79%–1.32% of that same income level. In a state where 75.13 percent of counties are designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas, residents often have fewer viable options and less leverage to shop for both fit and affordability. The 8 to 12 week wait time adds another constraint: when care is delayed, residents may spend additional time managing symptoms without structured support, which can increase the likelihood of missed workdays or disrupted routines. With 346.9 mental health providers per 100,000 residents and 20.3% of adults reporting unmet need, affordability is not only about the session price; it is also about whether a resident can start and sustain the recommended cadence without financial strain.

Hidden Cost and Barriers

Beyond program fees, Minnesota’s statewide footprint of 86,936 square miles can create recurring travel costs for in-person care. Using an average one-way distance of 45 miles to reach an appropriate provider, residents face a 90-mile round trip per visit. At a fuel price of $3 per gallon, that is approximately $15 in gas per trip. Over a year of weekly sessions, residents would drive 4,680 miles and spend $780 on fuel alone. Those costs land on top of the time burden of repeated travel, which can be harder to absorb when schedules are already tight and when care requires consistent attendance. Online participation removes the need to budget for fuel and reduces the risk that transportation becomes the reason care is interrupted.

Immediate Availability

Minnesota’s 8 to 12 week average wait time for mental health care equals 56 to 84 days without professional support while symptoms and daily stressors continue. For residents living in counties affected by shortage designations, that delay can also include additional time spent searching across multiple options. Grouport eliminates this wait entirely with matching in 24–48 hours, giving Minnesota residents a faster path into structured Intensive Outpatient Program support when timing matters.
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What is Virtual IOP?

Virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) is a level of mental healthcare that is more intensive than traditional weekly therapy. When symptoms are pronounced, recurring, & disruptive to everyday life, a higher cadence of treatment is often needed to improve quality of life. Treatment is delivered to clients directly in the comfort of their own home, with highly specialized care that’s specifically geared to each client’s needs, that provides the proper skills, support, accountability, and motivation needed to see clinically significant results. By receiving the right care at a higher cadence, clients gain greater adherence to treatment.

The goal of IOP is to help people manage their mental health and achieve lasting recovery while still allowing them to maintain their daily routines and responsibilities.

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When people are surrounded by others who share a similar situation – results never thought possible start to happen. Our groups are highly structured, and focus on a particular diagnosis or life challenge, with only evidence-based methods, led by an expert therapist. Groups become a place to look forward to seeing the same faces each week, and an outlet to build trust and vulnerability with the people who get it.

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Individual connections play a vital role in the IOP model, which is why each person’s customized treatment plan includes a primary therapist for weekly one-on-one sessions. Individual sessions complement the group work to ensure a full support system.

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How is our approach different?

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We specialize in treating high acuity, high severity, mental health conditions with highly-personalized, comprehensive care that yields meaningful results

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Proven Outcomes & Member Satisfaction

80%
of members start with moderate to severe mental health symptoms at baseline.

70%
Of members see clinically significant reduction in anxiety and depression symptoms within 8 weeks

50%
Achieve Remission Levels Within 8-weeks

90%
of our members would be disappointed if they could no longer access care through Grouport

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Our team of licensed mental health providers uses a diverse set of therapeutic modalities to create a holistic, personalized treatment program with your background, mental health needs, and recovery goals in mind. No matter the level of your symptoms, or what you’re dealing with, we have a treatment plan for you & can provide the care needed to get better.

Grouport therapists are fully licensed clinical professionals (LCSW, LMFT, PhD, PsyD) with specialized training in evidence-based Intensive Outpatient Program in Minnesota.
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We treat the full spectrum of mental health needs, and life challenges in Minnesota

Our team of providers uses a diverse set of therapeutic modalities to create a holistic, personalized treatment program with your background, mental health needs, and recovery goals in mind for Minnesota residents. No matter the level of your symptoms, or what you’re dealing with, we have a group for you & can provide the care needed to get better.

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Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety (GAD) , Social Anxiety, Agoraphobia, Panic Disorder, Sexual Performance Anxiety, Phobias

Mood Disorders

Depression (MDD), Bipolar Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Postpartum Depression

Trauma & Stress Related Disorders

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Dissociative Disorders, Adjustment Disorder, Stress Management, Burnout, Imposter Syndrome

Common Treatments:

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) 
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing 
  • Interpersonal Therapy

Obsessive-Compulsive & Related Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Trichotillomania, Excoriation Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)

Personality Disorders

Borderline Personality Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Avoidant Personality Disorder, Dependent Personality Disorder, Histrionic Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Paranoid Personality Disorder, Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Eating & Body Disorders

Eating Disorders, Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Schizophrenia

Life Challenges

Relationship Issues, Codependency, Attachment Issues, Divorce, Loneliness, Anger Management, Self-Esteem, Grief & Loss, Chronic Illness, Gender Dysphoria, Infertility, Fertility Treatment & IVF Support, Pregnancy Loss & Miscarriage, Couples Issues, Parenting, Supporting a loved one with BPD, LGBTQIA Support

Other Disorders

Substance Use & Addiction, Insomnia & Sleep Issues, Somatic Symptom Disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Self harm

Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation, Self-injury, Suicide Survival

Common Treatments

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Exposure Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Narrative Therapy, Schema Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Behavioral Activation

  • OCD
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Narcissistic Abuse 
  • Eating Disorders
  • Body Dysmorphia 
  • Agoraphobia 
  • Anger Management
  • ADHD
  • Substance Abuse & Addiction
  • Postpartum depression or anxiety
  • Panic
  • Phobias
  • Grief & Loss
  • Relationship Challenges
  • Couples Issues
  • Parenting
  • Supporting a loved one
  • Work stress & burnout
  • Self-harm, Self-injury, Suicidal ideation
  • Chronic Illness
  • Divorce
  • Teen/Adolescent Groups 
  • Gender identity 
  • LGBTQIA Support
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"I joined Grouport to work on myself and to heal. I’m learning so much at every session! The change I see not only in myself but in my fellow group members is abundantly encouraging and profoundly fulfilling. Group therapy with Grouport is a powerful healing tool."

Danielle

Anxiety

"Grouport can help you with your issues. Their therapists are well trained to work with you on your issues. I felt my anxiety greatly improve after only a few sessions. I highly recommend it!"

Glenn

DBT

"Grouport's approach to DBT is a real strength. This approach provides tools and methods for working with difficult emotions and getting a handle on them. It has given me hope where other approaches have failed."

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Depression

"Adam is helping me to approach my anxieties from a different perspective. So I’m working on developing this awareness and not be too fearful about it."

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Depression

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Melanie

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“I love getting another perspective on an issue from another participant. It changes my whole thought process and really helps me see things clearly. I like Grouport because there is no pressure to discuss your problems. During my good weeks, I usually have a similar problem to someone else in the group that's in the back of my mind. They bring that problem to life when they talk about their own situations. We always come to a solution for these negative thoughts or emotions.”

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FAQs About Intensive Outpatient Program in Minnesota

Can I work or go to school while in IOP?
Yes, that's the whole point and advantage of outpatient care in that you maintain your life while getting intensive treatment. Sessions are scheduled at various times to accommodate work or school schedules. Most people do IOP while working full-time or attending school. We have session times at all times of day including mornings, afternoon, evening & weekends, so it’s best to choose a combination that works best for your schedule and needs but enables you to get through 10-12 hours of weekly therapy.
Can online therapy help with urban loneliness?
Cities are full of people but despite that urban loneliness is very real. You're surrounded by millions of people but don't actually know many people closely. Making friends as an adult in cities is hard, everyone's busy and already has their friend group from college or high school. Therapy addresses the loneliness, helps you figure out how to build community by joining stuff, being more consistent about reaching out, getting over social anxiety, and processes the painful reality that you may have moved to a city for community but feel more alone than ever.
Can online therapy help with urban stress and burnout?
Absolutely. The constant stimulation, noise, crowds, long commutes, high cost of living, and competitive job markets, city living is genuinely stressful. Therapy helps you develop coping skills, set boundaries, figure out if you want to stay in an urban environment or if it's destroying your mental health, and process the burnout that comes from grinding constantly just to afford rent. A lot of urban professionals are running on empty and therapy helps before you completely fall apart.
Do I need a referral to join IOP?
No. You can talk directly with a Grouport care coordinator about whether IOP makes sense for your situation. IOP participants typically recognize independently that they need more support, are referred by a current therapist or psychiatrist who believes weekly therapy isn't sufficient, are referred by a primary care doctor concerned about their mental health, or are discharged from a higher level of care. Trust your gut, if you feel like you need intensive support to address persistent symptoms then IOP will likely be the right fit.
Can I leave IOP if I feel better?
You can, though it's better to taper down gradually rather than stop abruptly. Finishing the program gives you the full benefit and premature discharge increases relapse risk. But yes, you're not locked in and if you genuinely feel ready to step down you absolutely can. Typically, most clients do planned graduations which include gradual step down from say about 10 to lowering to 5 sessions weekly, along with a concrete maintenance plan. Completing IOP as recommended significantly improves long-term outcomes and stabilization. Most people who partake in IOP, will still do a certain amount of sessions on a weekly basis following IOP for ongoing maintenance.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy in expensive cities?
Usually, yes. In-person therapy in places like NYC, SF, LA, Boston run $200-400+ per session easily. Grouport's pricing is the same whether you're in Manhattan or Montana, which means significant savings if you're located in an urban city. Grouport’s Individual therapy sessions average $103/session and our group sessions are between $25-$35/session which are both way less than one in-person individual therapy or group therapy session in most expensive cities. You're also saving commute time and money, no $20 Uber rides or subway fare to get to appointments.
What if I can't attend all the sessions every week?
Attendance really matters for IOP to work, since it’s meant to be intensive by design. Missing occasional sessions happens, but recurring absences means you're not getting the treatment as it's intended. Therapists and care coordinators will work with you on barriers to attendance, and try to make sure your schedule is most conducive for consistent attendance. If schedule conflicts are preventing attendance, discuss alternatives like different session times, temporary leave with a planned return, or stepping down to less intensive treatment if you genuinely can't commit to the IOP schedule. Consistency matters and IOP requires a substantial commitment to be effective.
What is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)?
Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a structured mental health treatment program providing more support than weekly therapy but less than residential or inpatient care. Grouport's IOP includes 9 group therapy sessions per week plus 1-3 individual therapy sessions, depending on which type of IOP plan you choose. So, it totals 10-12 hours of treatment weekly and all sessions are done virtually online. For IOP, you’ll get to select the types of groups you’d like to partake in based on your needs and schedule. Based on your needs, we’ll also present you options for therapists to meet with for individual therapy, but you’ll ultimately choose which therapist(s) and at what time(s) you meet with them for individual therapy. IOP is for people experiencing significant mental health challenges who need daily support but can still maintain their daily routine. It's designed for conditions like moderate to severe depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, OCD, eating disorders, and many other conditions. IOP bridges the gap between weekly outpatient therapy and hospitalization when more care is needed. It provides intensive treatment while allowing you to live at home and maintain work or school commitments. It's structured support for when once a week isn't cutting it and you need something more than that but you can still function in your daily life.
How do I fit therapy into a demanding city job?
Online therapy is way easier to fit in than traditional therapy. No commute to appointments means you can do a session over lunch, before work, after work without adding two hours of travel time. Some people do therapy at 7am before logging on, others do it at 7pm after work. You can even do it from your office if you have privacy. The flexibility is the whole point, you're already stretched thin with work demands, so eliminating the commute to therapy makes it actually manageable.
What's the difference between IOP and regular group therapy?
Regular group therapy meets once weekly for 60 minute sessions, and provides peer support and skill-building. It’s appropriate for people functioning reasonably well. IOP meets 9-12 times weekly for intensive intervention, includes multiple modalities (group + individual therapy), and is appropriate for people with severe symptoms and is focused on stabilizing symptoms. IOP provides a high cadence of treatment, structure, and daily accountability. Regular groups assume you're managing between sessions whereas IOP recognizes you need a much higher level of support which typically has some amount of daily sessions being done. After IOP, it’s common for people to step down to regular weekly groups for continued support. So even after IOP someone can still be doing a bunch of therapy sessions a week for ongoing maintenance, it’s just a matter of what’s best for their care needs.
Will IOP interfere with my job?
It’s designed not to interfere with your job. Morning, evening, lunchtime, or weekend time sessions are available, so you can build a schedule that works around typical work hours and is flexible for you. You'll need to block out time for sessions but it's doable alongside full-time work. Lots of people manage both together. The whole point of IOP is to do it with your regular daily routine, so you’ll just choose a schedule that meets the intensity of IOP but combines it in such a way that you’re able to continue to do work over that time period. Other ways of going about IOP, is perhaps part of the program you do while you're on vacation, or you reduce your hours temporarily to accommodate care, or you take a short term medical leave, or HR may be able to make you an accommodation. No matter what schedule you choose, IOP should be able to be done with your day to day responsibilities.
What's the daily schedule like in IOP?
9 group sessions spread throughout the week at times that are convenient for you, plus 1-3 individual sessions (depending on which IOP plan you choose). Grouport’s IOP is flexible in that you can choose the types of groups you’d like to partake in and the group times that work for your schedule as well as the individual therapists that you’d like to work with and at times that are convenient for you. Sessions are scheduled at different times so you can still work or handle other responsibilities, and we have session times at all times of day including morning, afternoon, evening based on what works best to accommodate your schedule.

Intensive Outpatient Program Across All of Minnesota

Counties

Aitkin County
Anoka County
Becker County
Beltrami County
Benton County
Big Stone County
Blue Earth County
Brown County
Carlton County
Carver County
Cass County
Chippewa County
Chisago County
Clay County
Clearwater County
Cook County
Cottonwood County
Crow Wing County
Dakota County
Dodge County
Douglas County
Faribault County
Fillmore County
Freeborn County
Goodhue County
Grant County
Hennepin County
Houston County
Hubbard County
Isanti County
Itasca County
Jackson County
Kanabec County
Kandiyohi County
Kittson County
Koochiching County
Lac qui Parle County
Lake County
Lake of the Woods County
Le Sueur County
Lincoln County
Lyon County
McLeod County
Mahnomen County
Marshall County
Martin County
Meeker County
Mille Lacs County
Morrison County
Mower County
Murray County
Nicollet County
Nobles County
Norman County
Olmsted County
Otter Tail County
Pennington County
Pine County
Pipestone County
Polk County
Pope County
Ramsey County
Red Lake County
Redwood County
Renville County
Rice County
Rock County
Roseau County
St. Louis County
Scott County
Sherburne County
Sibley County
Stearns County
Steele County
Stevens County
Swift County
Todd County
Traverse County
Wabasha County
Wadena County
Waseca County
Washington County
Watonwan County
Wilkin County
Winona County
Wright County
Yellow Medicine County

Cities

Minneapolis
Saint Paul
Rochester
Duluth
Bloomington
Brooklyn Park
Plymouth
Woodbury
Lakeville
Blaine
Maple Grove
St. Cloud
Eagan
Burnsville
Coon Rapids
Apple Valley
Eden Prairie
Mankato
Edina
St. Louis Park
Moorhead
Maplewood
Shakopee
Cottage Grove
Richfield
Inver Grove Heights
Andover
Brooklyn Center
Roseville
Savage

Zip Codes

55401, 55402, 55403, 55404, 55405, 55406, 55407, 55408, 55409, 55410, 55411, 55412, 55413, 55414, 55415, 55416, 55417, 55418, 55419, 55420, 55101, 55102, 55103, 55104, 55105, 55106, 55107, 55108, 55109, 55110, 55901, 55902, 55904, 55802, 55803, 55804, 55805, 55806, 55437, 55438, 55439, 55423, 55424, 55425, 55431, 55435, 55436, 55441, 55442, 55443, 55111, 55112, 55113, 55114, 55116, 55117, 55118, 55119, 55120, 55121, 55122, 55123, 55124, 55125, 55126, 55127, 55128, 55129, 55130, 55150, 55155, 55447, 55448, 55449, 55450, 55454, 55455, 55457, 55906, 55905, 55920, 55921

If you have an address in Minnesota, Grouport can serve you regardless of your ZIP code.

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