Intensive Outpatient Services


Individuals with addictions need to be able to access a wide variety of treatment models to meet the unique of their addictions. One such treatment alternative approach is intensive outpatient treatment. Individuals engaged in this type of treatment have been assessed to be able to engage in up to daily five-day per week treatment program and remain living in a community setting. Day, evening and weekend programs are often available to address the need for individuals to maintain employment, vocational training or schooling during the in-patient phases of treatment. These center-based programs serve a variety of populations including, women who are parenting children, persons with HIV/AIDS, parolees who are at risk, or who have already violated parole.

Featured Program: The Bailey's Crossroads Community Shelter

One interesting approach is being implemented in Northern Virginia. The Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter in Northern Virginia operated by Volunteers of America Chesapeake, is a place where the toughest cases reside. Here, individuals gather from diverse backgrounds with some of the most serious personal issues, such as mental illness, poor physical health, and alcohol or drug addiction. All are homeless. And, all have entered the shelter willingly with one goal in mind — to reclaim and rebuild their lives.