Premier Behavioral Health Center & Outpatient Treatment Program in Barling, Arkansas

As part of our commitment to provide comprehensive treatment through an array of therapeutic programming options, at Valley Behavioral Health System, we are happy to provide care through our intensive outpatient program (IOP). Located in downtown Barling, Arkansas, in the Arkansas River Valley, our intensive outpatient program is designed for individuals who are either stepping down from a more rigorous form of care, such as inpatient treatment or a partial hospitalization program (PHP), or who are in need of more intense care than that which is typically offered in a traditional outpatient program.

Our intensive outpatient program is available for men and women, aged 18 and older, who are struggling with mental health concerns. Groups are offered Monday through Friday, and lunch is provided each day.

The intensive outpatient program at Valley Behavioral Health in Barling, Arkansas, offers a choice of morning or afternoon groups so that clients have the ability to attend based on what times work best within their personal schedules. Clients may attend three to five sessions per week, and the length of time that they spend in programming will be determined based on their specific needs and treatment goals. Each client in IOP is afforded an individualized treatment plan that is created in collaboration with the client, his or her psychiatrist, and his or her therapist. These customized plans of care work to ensure that all clients receive the most comprehensive treatment possible so that they can achieve successful recovery.

In order to devise these tailored plans of care, clients who engage in the intensive outpatient program at Valley Behavioral Health in Barling, Arkansas, will first take part in a thorough assessment. This assessment helps set the stage for the therapeutic interventions that will be implemented, as it allows staff members to gain an understanding of what concerns are plaguing clients, how long they have been suffering, what specific areas they want to address, and what their goals for recovery are. Once the assessment is complete, the treatment teams will work collaboratively with each client in order to create a treatment plan that successfully addresses all of his or her needs.

While every client who engages in IOP at our treatment center is afforded an individualized treatment plan, there are certain facets of care that may be included in each of those plans. Examples of such are detailed briefly in the following:

• Individual therapy: Individual therapy provides clients with a time to meet one-to-one with their therapist in a confidential setting where they can process through their time in treatment. In this environment, individuals are able to discuss any concerns that they have, ask questions regarding things that they may be struggling with, and celebrate successes in their recovery.
• Family therapy: When individuals are suffering from mental or behavioral health concerns, the resulting effects can impact the lives of their loved ones. For this reason, Valley Behavioral Health offers family therapy sessions that are designed to give loved ones an outlet for rebuilding their relationships, understanding the disease that is plaguing their loved one, and finding support amongst one another.
• Group therapy: Group therapy is the main component of treatment utilized in the intensive outpatient program. Group therapy sessions are beneficial in offering clients an opportunity to engage in topics of discussion that relate to them and the challenges that they are facing. Group sessions also benefit clients in that it provides them with a space where they can give and receive support to and from peers who may experiencing similar trials. The types of groups offered in Valley Behavioral Health’s IOP include psychoeducation groups, process groups, and social skills groups. The specific topics that are discussed within these groups will vary, but include things such as impulsivity, self-esteem, self-control, and decision making.

The majority of a person’s time in IOP will be spent in groups, as they offer individuals ongoing support and encouragement while learning and practicing skills that can enable lifelong recovery.

By choosing to engage in the intensive outpatient program, individuals will be afforded the evidence-based interventions that are proven to create lasting changes, while still adhering to responsibilities in their everyday lives.

If you or someone you love might benefit from the compassionate and expertly-delivered services that we offer in the intensive outpatient program at treatment center, please contact us at your convenience. Our admissions team members are happy to discuss our programs with you, answer any questions that you may have, and help you determine if the intensive outpatient program at Valley Behavioral Health in Barling, Arkansas is the best place for you or your loved one to achieve lasting healing. All assessments are free and confidential. Do not let the struggles of today prevent you from having a brighter tomorrow.