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Intensive Outpatient Program

Specialized Outpatient Treatment for Teens (13 - 17) experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges.


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Some teens recovering from substance use disorder don’t need a hospital, but still need more than weekly meetings. Rise Recovery’s low or no-cost intensive outpatient program makes recovery possible while they to remain connected to home, school, and daily life.

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Does recovery feel too fragile?

When your teen is recovering from substance use, it isn’t uncommon to feel like they’re struggling to stabilize, rebuild, and begin moving forward. They may not need hospital care, but they do still need more structured help than weekly peer meetings. However, such care can be hard to find—or afford—leaving families feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do. Teens should have access to the care they need to get their lives back on track. That’s where Rise Recovery’s Intensive Outpatient Program comes in.

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San Antonio’s Only Free Intensive Outpatient Program

Rise Recovery’s Intensive Outpatient Program fills a critical gap in specialized programs for adolescent substance use recovery. Through individual counseling, group therapy, peer support, and family engagement, young people receive the consistent guidance they need to rebuild their lives. This program meets them in every aspect of everyday life and addresses not only substance use disorder, but the mental, emotional, and social challenges that come with it.

We understand how hard this whole thing can be.

Our Intensive Outpatient Program is hard, but good.

This program is for youth ages 12-17. Sessions happen in the afternoon and evenings to avoid interfering with school and other daytime activities. The program lasts 8-12 weeks, depending on individual needs. We accept most insurance plans and can offer the program’s services at no cost thanks to the generosity of our supporters.

What the Intensive Outpatient Program offers:

  • 3-4 days per week

  • 2-4 hours of group sessions per day

  • 1hour of weekly individual counseling sessions

  • Average program length of 6-12 weeks

  • Afternoon and evening scheduling available

  • Help with managing medications

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Navigating recovery as a teen isn’t easy, so we’ve made it simple to get started.

1. Call or Contact Us
Speak with a caring team member who will listen and guide you.

2. Attend Orientation
Learn how the program works and meet your recovery community.

3. Join Weekly Groups
Your teen begins building a strong recovery network right away.

If the court says your teen must attend:

If a probation officer or court requires participation, the next steps are the same. Call us, come to orientation, and attend meetings regularly. Many teens start because they have to. They continue because they want to.

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You can turn things around.
We can help.

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Whether you're just starting to ask questions or ready to get help, we're here to guide you every step of the way.

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