Online Intensive Outpatient Program in Montana

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Intensive outpatient program (IOP)

Mental Health & Intensive Outpatient Program in Montana

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 Montana is 27.1 percent among adults.

Wait Time

The average wait time for therapy in Montana is 8–12 weeks.

Median Household Income

The median household income in Montana is $69,922.

Percentage Who Need Therapy

24.7 percent of adults in Montana who needed mental health care did not receive it.

Provider Shortage

In Montana, 63.04 percent of counties are designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas.

Mental Health Providers per 100k Residents

Montana has 385.1 mental health providers per 100,000 residents.

Mental health need in Montana is high, and access to structured care is uneven across the state.


These statistics reflect Montana’s Intensive Outpatient Program access strain in practical terms. The mental illness prevalence rate in Montana is 27.1 percent among adults, and 308,190 Montana residents experiencing mental illness are spread across 147,040 square miles. Even when someone is ready to start care, the average wait time for therapy in Montana is 8–12 weeks, creating a long gap between recognizing a need and receiving support. Access barriers show up in unmet need as well: in Montana, 24.7 percent of adults who needed mental health care did not receive it. Capacity constraints are visible at the system level, with Montana having 385.1 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Shortages are also geographically widespread, since 63.04 percent of Montana’s 56 counties are designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas. For many residents, the challenge is not only finding a program, but finding one that is reachable and available when symptoms are disruptive enough to require an Intensive Outpatient Program schedule.


Montana’s low population density of 7.7 people per square mile amplifies the impact of these numbers on day-to-day access. Residents often face average 50 mile distances to reach qualified clinicians specializing in Intensive Outpatient Program, turning care into a recurring travel obligation rather than a predictable routine. A 100 mile round trip to providers in Billings over mountain roads can require 2+ hours per visit, and winter storms can make travel dangerous or impossible for weeks at a time, disrupting continuity when consistent attendance matters. Travel also carries direct costs: at Montana’s gas price of $3.30 per gallon, the 100 mile round trip costs $13 per session, which adds up to $696 annually for weekly therapy. With Montana’s median household income at $69,922, these recurring costs and time demands stack on top of the national average Intensive Outpatient Program rate of $693 to $1,154 per week. When a large share of counties face shortages and nearly a quarter of adults with need do not receive care, delays and drop-offs become predictable outcomes of the system’s limited capacity rather than isolated individual experiences.


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UNDERSTANDING THE CHALLENGE

Intensive Outpatient Program challenges in Montana

The Problem

Montana's 1,137,233 residents spread across 147,040 square miles create severe access barriers for IOP care. With 63.04% of Montana's 56 counties designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas and just 385.1 providers per 100,000 residents, residents face average 50 mile distances to reach qualified clinicians specializing in Intensive Outpatient Program. At Montana's gas price of $3.30 per gallon, the 100 mile round trip costs $13 per session, which adds up to $696 annually for weekly therapy. Winter storms can make travel dangerous or impossible for weeks at a time, and the 8–12 weeks average wait time compounds these barriers. For Montana's median household income of $69,922, these travel costs add significantly to the national average Intensive Outpatient Program rate of $693 to $1,154 per week.

The Impact

With 7.7 people per square mile across Montana's 56 counties, 308,190 Montana residents experiencing mental illness are isolated from care, and 24.7% of residents who need treatment cannot access it. The 100 mile round trip to providers in Billings over mountain roads means residents must sacrifice 2+ hours and $13 per visit from Montana's median household income of $69,922. Winter storms makes travel dangerous or impossible during winter, cutting off access entirely for weeks. Montana's tourism economy compounds the problem, seasonal shift work conflicts directly with standard program hours, and Intensive Outpatient Program requires consistent attendance across multiple weekly sessions, multiplying the scheduling burden.

The Solution

For Montana's 308,190 residents needing mental health care across 147,040 square miles, Grouport eliminates the 100 mile round trips, $696 in annual travel costs, and 8–12 weeks waitlists that make traditional in-person IOP inaccessible. Montana residents connect with licensed clinicians specializing in Intensive Outpatient Program via secure video from home, with no winter storm risks, no 2 hour drives to Billings, and no scheduling around tourism work demands. Clinicians match within 24 to 48 hours versus Montana's 8–12 weeks average. At $311 per week on average ($1,348 per month), Grouport is 55 to 73% below the national average of $693 to $1,154 per week, and residents save $696 annually in eliminated fuel costs alone while accessing care that 385.1 providers per 100,000 residents cannot deliver across 56 counties.
In Montana, 63.04 percent of counties are designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Online group sessions make it possible for Montana residents to keep consistent Intensive Outpatient Program attendance even when distance, winter travel conditions, and limited local availability disrupt in person care. Because sessions happen by secure video, residents can participate from anywhere in the state, including smaller communities far from Billings, which helps maintain continuity during weather events and reduces missed appointments that can weaken group based progress.
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Getting Intensive Outpatient Program in Montana: Wait Times and Barriers

Montana’s access constraints are measurable and persistent. With 63.04 percent of Montana’s 56 counties designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas and only 385.1 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, many residents encounter limited choice in program options and limited appointment availability. When symptoms rise to a level where an Intensive Outpatient Program is appropriate, the ability to start quickly matters, yet the statewide average wait time for therapy is 8–12 weeks. Those delays occur alongside a high level of need, with 27.1 percent of adults experiencing mental illness.

Geographic Barriers

Geography is a primary driver of access friction in Montana because 1,137,233 residents are spread across 147,040 square miles. With 7.7 people per square mile, care is often concentrated far from where residents live, and the average 50 mile distance to reach qualified clinicians specializing in Intensive Outpatient Program turns each appointment into a planning problem. A typical 100 mile round trip to providers in Billings over mountain roads can require 2+ hours, and that time cost repeats across multiple weekly sessions. Winter storms can make travel dangerous or impossible for weeks at a time, which is especially disruptive for an Intensive Outpatient Program cadence that depends on consistent attendance. These constraints are not limited to one region; they are a statewide consequence of distance and low density.

Extended Wait Times

The average wait time for therapy in Montana is 8–12 weeks, and that delay is experienced most acutely by residents seeking higher-cadence care. Intensive Outpatient Program participation requires reliable scheduling across multiple sessions per week, so a long queue does not only postpone a start date; it can also narrow options to whatever time slots remain. When availability is tight, residents may accept inconvenient hours or longer travel routes simply to secure a place, which increases the likelihood of missed sessions once the program begins. For residents already balancing work and responsibilities, an 8–12 week delay can also mean symptoms remain unaddressed during a period when structure and accountability are most needed.

Systemic Challenges

The combination of provider scarcity and high unmet need in Montana means access barriers are systemic, not incidental. In Montana, 24.7 percent of adults who needed mental health care did not receive it, reflecting a gap that persists even when residents actively seek support. With 27.1 percent of adults experiencing mental illness and 308,190 residents experiencing mental illness across the state, demand is not confined to a single city or county. When 63.04 percent of counties are shortage areas, residents often face limited continuity, including disruptions caused by long travel, weather, and constrained scheduling. In that environment, the challenge becomes less about motivation to attend and more about whether the system can reliably deliver consistent, specialized care.

Urban-Rural Divide

Even where Montana has larger population centers, statewide constraints still shape access because the provider base must serve residents across 56 counties. A resident living far from Billings may face the same shortage dynamics as someone closer to a metro area, since the overall supply is limited to 385.1 providers per 100,000 residents and many counties are designated shortage areas. The practical effect is that residents in smaller communities can be pushed into longer travel patterns, while residents in more populated areas can still face long waits due to high demand. With 147,040 square miles of geography and an average 50 mile distance to reach specialized care, the urban-rural divide often shows up as differences in travel burden rather than differences in need.
For Montana residents, the most consistent barriers to Intensive Outpatient Program access are time, distance, and limited statewide capacity. Grouport’s online model is designed to reduce the impact of 100 mile round trips, weather-related disruptions, and the 8–12 week average wait time by enabling participation from anywhere in the state and matching within 24 to 48 hours.
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Affordable Intensive Outpatient Program for Montana Residents

Grouport provides Montana residents with immediate access to Intensive Outpatient Program at $311 per week on average ($1,348 per month), compared with the national average of $693 to $1,154 per week and $3,000 to $5,000 per month. That pricing difference matters in a state where the average wait time for therapy is 8–12 weeks and where 63.04 percent of counties are designated Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas. When care is delayed, residents often face added costs tied to travel and scheduling, not just the program fee itself.

Affordability and Income

At $311 per week on average ($1,348 per month), Grouport’s Intensive Outpatient Program cost equals 0.44% of Montana’s median household income of $69,922 per week. By comparison, the national average of $693 to $1,154 per week equals 0.99% to 1.65% of the same median household income per week. In a system where Montana has 385.1 mental health providers per 100,000 residents and 63.04 percent of counties are shortage areas, residents often have fewer options to shop for availability or fit, which can push them toward higher-cost settings or longer delays. With 24.7 percent of adults who needed mental health care not receiving it, affordability and access constraints frequently overlap rather than appearing as separate problems.

Hidden Cost and Barriers

Beyond program fees, Montana’s travel burden adds predictable out-of-pocket costs. Residents face average 50 mile distances to reach qualified clinicians specializing in Intensive Outpatient Program, creating a 100 mile round trip per visit. At Montana’s gas price of $3.30 per gallon, that trip costs $13 per session in fuel. Over a year of weekly sessions, residents would spend $696 on fuel alone, separate from any program cost. The time cost is also substantial: the 100 mile round trip to providers in Billings over mountain roads can require 2+ hours, and winter storms can make travel dangerous or impossible for weeks at a time. For residents spread across 147,040 square miles, these recurring costs and disruptions are a routine part of in-person care logistics.

Immediate Availability

Montana’s 8–12 week average wait time for therapy equals 56–84 days without professional support while symptoms may remain disruptive. For residents who need an Intensive Outpatient Program schedule, that delay can also complicate continuity because consistent attendance is central to the model, and long waits can force residents into whatever openings exist rather than the best fit. Grouport reduces that delay with matching in 24 to 48 hours, which helps residents start care without waiting 56–84 days.
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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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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 Montana.
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We treat the full spectrum of mental health needs, and life challenges in Montana

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 Montana 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."

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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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“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 Montana

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.
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 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.
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.
Can I get online therapy if I live in a rural area?
Yes, absolutely. Online therapy actually works great for rural areas since you don't need to drive an hour each way to see someone. You just need internet and a private space. Grouport therapists work with people in rural communities all the time—small towns, farm country, mountain areas, wherever. As long as your therapist is licensed in your state and you have decent enough internet for a video call, you're all set.
Is there a therapist who understands rural life?
Grouport has therapists from all kinds of backgrounds, including people who grew up in rural places or currently live in smaller communities. When you sign up, you can mention that rural competent care matters to you and we’ll try to match you with someone who gets it. That said, any good therapist should be able to understand your life even if they're not from a rural area themselves, that's literally their job. But if the cultural piece is important to you, definitely speak up about it and we’ll get you situated with someone your happy with.
Can online therapy help with farming or ranching stress?
Yeah, definitely. The financial stress, weather worries, commodity price swings, equipment breakdowns, generational pressure to keep the farm going, all of that creates serious mental health impacts. Therapy helps you cope with the stress you can't control and problem solve the stuff you can. Your therapist doesn't need to know anything about agriculture to help with the anxiety, depression, or relationship strain that comes with that lifestyle. Though if you find a therapist who understands ag life, even better.
Can therapy help with rural isolation and loneliness?
Yes. Rural loneliness is real, you might be surrounded by land but far from people, or in a small community where you don't really fit in. Therapy addresses the isolation, helps you find ways to connect even in limited social environments, and works on the depression or anxiety that comes with chronic loneliness. Online group therapy can be especially good because you're connecting with other people even if they're not physically near you. You're less alone just by being in regular contact with your therapist and potentially a therapy group.
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 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 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.
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.

Intensive Outpatient Program Across All of Montana

Counties

Beaverhead County
Big Horn County
Blaine County
Broadwater County
Carbon County
Carter County
Cascade County
Chouteau County
Custer County
Daniels County
Dawson County
Deer Lodge County
Fallon County
Fergus County
Flathead County
Gallatin County
Garfield County
Glacier County
Golden Valley County
Granite County
Hill County
Jefferson County
Judith Basin County
Lake County
Lewis and Clark County
Liberty County
Lincoln County
Madison County
McCone County
Meagher County
Mineral County
Missoula County
Musselshell County
Park County
Petroleum County
Phillips County
Pondera County
Powder River County
Powell County
Prairie County
Ravalli County
Richland County
Roosevelt County
Rosebud County
Sanders County
Sheridan County
Silver Bow County
Stillwater County
Sweet Grass County
Teton County
Toole County
Treasure County
Valley County
Wheatland County
Wibaux County
Yellowstone County

Cities

Billings
Missoula
Great Falls
Bozeman
Butte
Helena
Kalispell
Havre
Anaconda
Miles City
Belgrade
Livingston
Laurel
Whitefish
Sidney
Lewistown
Polson
Glendive
Columbia Falls
Hamilton
Four Corners
Wolf Point
Dillon
Hardin
Cut Bank
Ronan
Libby
Red Lodge
Browning
Bigfork

Zip Codes

59101, 59102, 59105, 59801, 59802, 59803, 59401, 59404, 59405, 59715, 59718, 59741, 59701, 59703, 59601, 59602, 59901, 59912, 59937, 59501, 59752, 59044, 59301, 59405, 59714, 59022, 59024, 59065, 59903, 59270, 59457, 59424, 59451, 59840, 59864, 59262, 59427, 59025, 59911, 59870, 59201, 59255, 59725, 59001, 59450, 59829, 59917, 59087, 59068, 59417, 59011, 59860, 59922, 59873, 59030, 59020, 59913, 59014, 59920, 59928, 59006, 59484, 59018, 59916, 59460, 59419, 59035, 59074, 59072, 59474, 59483, 59007, 59019, 59462

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

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