TREATMENT PROGRAMS
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Cherry Hill, NJ
Flexible structured treatment that fits your work, family, and daily life.
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What Is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)?
An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a structured level of addiction treatment that provides clinical care multiple times per week without requiring a residential stay. IOP sits between standard weekly outpatient therapy and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) on the continuum of care — offering meaningful clinical intensity while allowing patients to return home each day, maintain employment, continue with family responsibilities, and stay connected to their support system. At Cherry Hill Recovery Center, our IOP is built around evidence-based therapies, personalized treatment planning, and the flexibility that working adults, parents, and students need to make recovery sustainable.
What Happens in IOP at Cherry Hill Recovery Center?
Our IOP program consists of structured group and individual therapy sessions scheduled three to four days per week, typically running three hours per session. Sessions are designed around evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and relapse prevention skills training. Each patient also receives regular one-on-one sessions with a licensed therapist and ongoing psychiatric oversight from our medical team to manage any co-occurring mental health conditions and medication needs.
Who Is IOP Best Suited For?
IOP is an excellent fit for individuals who have completed a higher level of care such as PHP or medically supervised detox — which our team refers and coordinates for you — and are ready to step down into a more flexible program. It is also ideal for those who are new to treatment but whose clinical assessment indicates they do not need the intensity of PHP, individuals who need to maintain work, school, or caregiving responsibilities during treatment, and patients who have a stable home environment and strong support system in place.
Evening IOP — Recovery That Fits Your Schedule
Cherry Hill Recovery Center understands that not everyone can attend treatment during daytime hours. We offer evening IOP scheduling options so that working professionals, parents, and students can access the clinical care they need without sacrificing their daily responsibilities. Recovery should fit your life — not replace it.
What's Included in Our IOP Program
Structured, evidence-based care designed around your schedule, your needs, and your life.
3–4 Sessions Per Week
Structured therapy sessions scheduled three to four days per week — intensive enough to support real recovery, flexible enough to fit your life.
Group & Individual Therapy
A combination of evidence-based group sessions and one-on-one time with a licensed therapist — covering CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and relapse prevention.
Psychiatric Oversight
Our medical team provides ongoing psychiatric monitoring, dual-diagnosis treatment, and medication management throughout your IOP.
Dual-Diagnosis Treatment
We treat addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions — anxiety, depression, PTSD — together as part of your IOP treatment plan.
Virtual IOP Available
Can't make it in person? Our Virtual IOP delivers the same structured programming online — accessible from anywhere in New Jersey.
Step-Up or Step-Down Flexibility
IOP connects seamlessly to PHP above and standard outpatient below — we adjust your level of care as your recovery progresses.
IOP vs PHP: Which Program Is Right for You?
Both IOP and PHP are outpatient programs — but they serve different stages and needs in the recovery journey. Here is how they compare so you can make an informed decision — or call us and we will help you figure it out.
| Feature | IOP | PHP |
|---|---|---|
| Days Per Week | 3–4 days | 5–6 days |
| Hours Per Day | 3 hours | 5–8 hours |
| Structure Level | Moderate | High |
| Best For | Stable patients, step-down from PHP or detox referral | Step-down from inpatient, high support need |
| Therapy Types | Group, individual, CBT, DBT, relapse prevention | Individual, group, psychiatric, family, medication mgmt |
| Live At Home | Yes | Yes |
| Virtual Option | Yes | Ask us |
| Insurance Coverage | Most major plans | Most major plans |
| Available at CHRC | ✓ | ✓ |
IOP for Working Adults, Parents & Students in New Jersey
One of the most common reasons people delay seeking addiction treatment is the fear of losing their job, missing too much time from family, or falling behind at school. Our IOP program is specifically structured to remove that barrier. With flexible morning and evening scheduling options, three to four sessions per week of approximately three hours each, and the option to transition to Virtual IOP when in-person attendance is not possible, Cherry Hill Recovery Center's IOP is built for people with real lives and real responsibilities.
Recovery does not require putting your entire life on hold. In fact, continuing to engage with work, family, and community during treatment is clinically proven to support long-term recovery outcomes. Our therapists work with you on building the skills and support systems that make recovery sustainable in the context of your actual daily life — not in a bubble separated from it.
IOP Works Around Your Life
- Morning and evening schedule options
- 3–4 sessions per week — not every day
- Virtual IOP option for maximum flexibility
- Maintain employment during treatment
- Stay present for family and children
- Build recovery skills in real-world context
- Step down from PHP without losing structure
Questions about scheduling?
Call 856-200-3127 →Virtual IOP in New Jersey — The Same Care, Total Flexibility
Cherry Hill Recovery Center offers a fully Virtual IOP program for New Jersey residents who cannot attend in person due to work schedules, transportation, childcare, distance, or personal preference. Our Virtual IOP delivers the same evidence-based group and individual therapy, psychiatric oversight, and clinical structure as our in-person program — accessed from the privacy and comfort of your home via a secure telehealth platform.
Virtual IOP is not a lesser version of in-person treatment. Research consistently shows that telehealth addiction treatment produces equivalent outcomes to in-person care for appropriate patients. Our clinical team will determine whether Virtual IOP is the right fit for you during your initial assessment — and can transition you between virtual and in-person programming as your needs change.
Virtual IOP Is Right for You If:
- You live more than 30 minutes from Cherry Hill
- Work or family prevents daytime attendance
- Transportation is a barrier
- You prefer treatment from home
- You need maximum scheduling flexibility
- You are stepping down from in-person PHP or IOP
Ask about Virtual IOP during your free assessment.
Call 856-200-3127 →From Detox Referral to IOP — We Coordinate Every Step
For many patients beginning recovery from opioids, alcohol, or benzodiazepines, medically supervised detox is the necessary first step before entering IOP. Cherry Hill Recovery Center refers clients to and coordinates placement with trusted detox providers matched to their specific clinical needs — and then transitions them directly into our IOP or PHP program upon completion. You never have to figure out the next step alone.
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Free Assessment
We evaluate your clinical needs and determine whether detox is required before IOP.
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Detox Referral
If detox is needed we refer you to and coordinate placement with the right medically supervised provider for your needs.
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Detox Completion
Our team stays in contact with your detox facility throughout your stay and prepares your IOP intake.
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IOP Admission
You transition directly from detox into our IOP program — no gap in care, no starting over.
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Ongoing Recovery
Continue in IOP, step down to standard outpatient, or access Virtual IOP as your recovery progresses.
No Gaps. No Runaround. Just Continuous Care.
From your first call through detox referral and into IOP — our team coordinates every transition so you never have to figure out the next step on your own. Call 856-200-3127 to start today.
Call Now →Evidence-Based Therapies Used in Our IOP Program
Every therapy used in Cherry Hill Recovery Center's IOP program is evidence-based and clinically validated for addiction treatment. Our therapists are licensed, experienced, and trained in multiple modalities so your treatment plan can be built around what works best for you.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps patients identify and change the thought patterns and behaviors that drive substance use. It is the most widely studied and clinically validated therapy for addiction and is a cornerstone of our IOP curriculum.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT builds skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness — all critical for sustaining recovery when life gets difficult.
Motivational Interviewing
A collaborative, patient-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change and helps patients resolve ambivalence about recovery — particularly effective in early IOP.
Trauma-Informed Care
Recognizing that trauma underlies much of addiction, our therapists are trained to provide care that acknowledges, accounts for, and addresses trauma without re-traumatizing patients.
Clinical Leadership — Dr. Jeffrey Simon
Dr. Simon is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in addiction medicine and co-occurring mental health disorders. He provides clinical oversight across all IOP programming at Cherry Hill Recovery Center — conducting psychiatric evaluations, managing medication protocols including MAT, and ensuring every patient receives evidence-based, medically sound care. His dual-diagnosis approach means that your mental health and addiction are treated together, not in isolation, from day one of your IOP.
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Eric Gibson, Operations Manager — Cherry Hill Recovery Center
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Real People Behind Your Recovery
Recovery is personal — and so is the team you work with. Eric Gibson, our Operations Manager, shares what drives the work we do every day and what you can expect when you reach out to us. We are not a call center. We are a team of people who genuinely care about what happens to you.
Call Us Today — 856-200-3127Does Insurance Cover IOP in New Jersey?
Yes. Most major insurance plans are required to cover Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. This includes coverage for group therapy, individual counseling, psychiatric services, and medication management within IOP. At Cherry Hill Recovery Center our admissions team verifies your insurance before you begin — including coverage for any detox referral placement if needed — so you have complete clarity on your benefits and any out-of-pocket costs before treatment starts.
Real Stories. Real Recovery.
"From the moment I stepped through their doors, I felt warmth, understanding, and genuine care that set them apart from every other treatment center I had been to. The IOP program gave me the structure I needed while letting me keep my job and stay present for my family."
— Tessa C., Former Client
"The IOP schedule worked perfectly around my work hours. The therapists were exceptional and the medical team made sure my anxiety was treated alongside my addiction. I finally feel like myself again."
— Former IOP Client, Cherry Hill NJ
IOP Serving Cherry Hill & All of South Jersey
Cherry Hill Recovery Center's IOP program serves patients from throughout Camden County, Burlington County, Gloucester County, Atlantic County, and the greater South Jersey and Philadelphia region. Our Virtual IOP option extends access to patients anywhere in New Jersey. We are located at 1930 Marlton Pike East in Cherry Hill — easily accessible from Route 70 and Route 38.
Frequently Asked Questions About IOP in Cherry Hill, NJ
Flexible Treatment. Real Recovery. Starting Today.
IOP at Cherry Hill Recovery Center is built around your life — your schedule, your responsibilities, your goals. Free confidential assessment available now. Most insurance accepted.