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Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program
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Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program
Mental health intensive outpatient program for adults
Often, people find it challenging to navigate their daily responsibilities such as work, school, or parenting while dealing with underlying mental health issues. Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adults (age 18+) is designed to offer a treatment option for those individuals who need additional structure and support while they work to improve well-being and build coping skills to support long-term recovery.
For adults who lead busy lives but need more support than traditional outpatient care provides, the IOP offers a focused and flexible approach. This program delivers intensive therapy within a shorter timeframe, helping participants receive the care they need while balancing other commitments. After completing the program, individuals are guided as they transition to a lower level of outpatient care, supporting continued progress on their path to recovery.
Schedule
Mon – Thurs
Group therapy session which meet four nights per week for approximately 6–8 weeks
Contact Us
For more information and if you want to enroll call our team today.
Location
Huntsman Mental Health Institute
Crisis Care Center
955 West 3300 South
South Salt Lake, UT 84119
What to Expect from Our Intensive Outpatient Program
When you reach out to us for the first time, we’ll talk with you about your goals and what you hope to gain from treatment. After this initial conversation, we’ll schedule a free, one-hour assessment to help determine if our Intensive Outpatient Program is the right fit for your needs. Assessments are virtual or can be by phone.
Our outpatient team works closely with each participant, providing one-on-one support to create a personalized treatment plan. We check in every two weeks to review your progress and adjust your goals as needed, making sure your care stays focused on what matters most to you. In addition, we offer expressive therapies led by licensed professionals, including music therapy, recreation therapy, and art therapy.
Conditions We Treat
The programs are designed to support individuals in finding healing and achieving a healthier, more balanced life. In the IOP program, we treat different conditions:
- Mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder
- Anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety disorder, OCD
- Trauma-related issues such as PTSD
- Personality development and disorders
- Co-occurring substance abuse disorders
Program Schedule
To fit into busy lives, our program offers sessions on different days:
- Group Therapy Sessions: Mon, 6 pm – 8:30 pm
- Friends & Family Night: Tues, 6 pm – 8:30 pm
- Expressive Therapy: Wed, 6 pm – 8:30 pm
- Skills Education: Thurs, 6 pm - 8:30 pm
This schedule is designed to provide meaningful support while allowing participants to maintain their daily routines.
What Our Program Includes
Our program offers a variety of therapeutic services and activities to help participants on their mental health journey. Care is provided by a team of experienced professionals who work together to meet each participant’s needs.
- Group therapy sessions which meet four nights per week for approximately 6-8 weeks
- Collaboration with psychiatrists, therapists, primary care physicians as well as any other members of program participant’s outpatient treatment team.
- Therapeutic and educational support for program participant’s friends and family members.
- Weekly expressive therapy, such as mindfulness/yoga, art, music therapy and low R.O.P.E.S. Challenge course activities.
- Individual therapeutic evaluation
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Meet our team
S. Katie Roghaar (She, Her, Hers), is a LCSW and works in Crisis Care Center Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic. She specializes in trauma-informed therapeutic approaches such as Feminist Multicultural Therapy (FMT), ACT, CBT, and MI. She received her master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Utah. She also has 2 bachelor’s degrees, one in neuroscience from the University of Nevada Reno, and one in human development and family studies from the University of Utah. Katie has extensive experience in working with substance abuse, trauma survivors, intersectional identities, and the LGBTQ+ community. She loves kayaking, camping, and spending time with her cats and foster kittens.
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Laurie Miller (She/Her) is a LCSW in Crisis Care Center Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic and Recovery Works IOP. She has been a full-time therapist since graduating with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Utah in 2023. She has worked in both residential and outpatient settings and is currently specializing in adult substance use dependence group and individual therapy. Laurie uses Cognitive Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment and Dialectical Behavioral informed therapies and is trained in EMDR to better treat trauma. She supports clients in meeting their own goals with compassion and is particularly sensitive to the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ populations. Laurie enjoys staying cozy indoors in her free time, reading, cooking and playing video games.
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Charisse Medley is a case analyst in Recovery Works IOP. She has worked for Huntsman Mental Health Institute for 16 years, with the majority of her experience in case management. She joined the Recovery Works team in 2023. She graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Science Degree and Western Governor's University with a Master of Science in Learning Experience Design and Education Technology. She has worked with many patient populations during her time with the University of Utah Healthcare system, including children, adolescents and adults as well as providing care for people with developmental disabilities. Her current work is in substance use recovery. Charisse prefers to spend her free time with her partner traveling whenever able and also enjoys concerts, camping, video games and trivia.
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Bryce Herrera is a LCSW and the psychiatric program specialist for Crisis Care Center Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic and IOP’s. He has been practicing for over 12 years. He specializes working with adults with substance use and dual-disorders. He has worked in various settings including inpatient hospitalization, residential, outpatient and primary care. He also has a part-time private practice that he’s worked at for the past 5 years. He utilizes different therapeutic approaches but specializes in psychodynamic psychotherapy where he’s completed certification from the International Psychotherapy Institute. He sees couples and families. As the psychiatric program specialist, he also provides clinical supervision to multiple therapists and social work students. He really enjoys helping newer therapists progress in their careers. In his free time he likes to spend time with his wife, dogs and friends. You’ll likely see him watching and attending various University of Utah sports events. Go Utes!
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Megan Macalupu is a CSW in the Crisis Care Center Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic. She graduated with her master’s degree in social work as well as certification in substance use treatment from Arkansas State University, a master’s in psychology and guidance counseling from Utah State University and a bachelor’s in social work from the University of Utah. Megan has an eclectic therapy style, using the following therapeutic approaches, ACT, CBT, DBT and MI. She has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years in the following settings: hospice, residential treatment, school guidance counseling, inpatient treatment and in crisis services. Megan currently works as an outpatient therapist as well as facilitating the IOP program at the Crisis Care Center.
Megan’s hobbies include hiking, biking, reading, traveling, attending concerts, and spending time with her three children and two dogs.
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