Find online intensive outpatient programs serving the Chicago area. Get professional mental health and substance use treatment from home.
Mental health support and resources for Chicago area
These virtual IOP programs accept patients from across Illinois
Chicago-area psychiatric group practice providing virtual intensive outpatient therapy for adults.
Intensive group and individual therapy tailored to youth; utilizes evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, and Exposure Response Prevention specifically for this age group. Family involvement is emphasized to support teens/young adults. Offers an OCD-specific virtual track through partnership with IOCDF. Operates in a wide range of states with virtual care to increase access.
Provides both Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization levels of care virtually. Highly specialized programs including School Anxiety/Refusal, OCD & Complex Anxiety, Trauma-focused IOPs, and even programs addressing chronic pain with mental health. Known for short-term, outcomes-focused care with multidisciplinary teams. Patients participate in structured group therapy daily via Compass Virtual, with additional family support and psychiatric services as needed. Offers an after-school Intensive Outpatient Program for teens (attend school by day, therapy in late afternoon), and an evening IOP for adults (“after work” 5-8pm CST) to accommodate daily schedules. Emphasizes evidence-based group therapy (CBT, DBT, ACT) with regular psychiatry consults and family therapy integration. Must be physically located in IL, MD, VA, or WI during sessions; expanding to additional states soon. Outcomes comparable to in-person, with high patient satisfaction.
3x 3-hour groups weekly plus individual, nutrition & family therapy; outcomes equal to in-person; widely insurance-covered; named a top online program 2022-2024.
Virtual rehab from the nation’s leading addiction treatment provider, integrating care for addiction and mental health (treating anxiety, depression, trauma alongside substance use). Program includes group therapy sessions, individual counseling, psychiatric support/medication management, recovery coaching, and family services delivered via secure telehealth. Outcomes data show virtual IOP is as effective as in-person treatment. Covered by many insurance plans; currently offered in eight states and continuing to expand.
Nationwide leader in evidence-based specialty care. Rogers’ accredited telehealth programs deliver the same intensive CBT, DBT, and exposure therapies used in their residential centers. Known for treating OCD and complex anxiety with Exposure and Response Prevention, and offering dedicated tracks for trauma, depression, and addiction recovery. Telehealth IOP/PHP is called Rogers Connect Care, and outcome data show virtual patients make strong progress comparable to in-person care. Services include ~3 hours/day of group therapy, 5 days a week, with adjunct individual therapy and medication management as needed.
Illinois-based behavioral health network offering virtual IOP and teletherapy services (therapy, psychiatry, and addiction support).
Intensive evening schedule (3 hours per day, Mon–Fri 5:30–8:30pm CT) allows clients to maintain work or school while in treatment. Uses SunCloud’s integrated treatment model to address substance use, eating disorders, mood disorders, and trauma together in one program. Virtual programming includes process groups, DBT skills training, individual therapy, and supported meals (for those with eating disorders). Accredited by The Joint Commission (Gold Seal) for high-quality care.
Virtual Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) provide flexible, accessible mental health and substance use treatment for residents of Chicago. These programs offer the same evidence-based therapies as traditional in-person IOPs, delivered through secure video platforms.
Most major insurance plans in Illinois cover virtual IOP treatment, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. Many programs offer sliding scale fees and payment plans for uninsured residents of Chicago.
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