WHAT IS VIRTUAL IOP?

Virtual IOP, or online intensive outpatient program, is a structured and comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment program delivered through secure video conferencing and online platforms.

Unlike traditional therapy, Virtual IOP offers a more intensive level of care while still maintaining your daily routines and responsibilities, combining individual, family and group therapy sessions with educational workshops and relapse prevention planning.

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an image showing online family therapy session as part of our virtual iop in kalispell mt.
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an image representing virtual iop vs partial hospitalization program concept

WHY CHOOSE VIRTUAL IOP

Our telehealth IOP offers the same effective, evidence-based treatment as traditional programs, with the added benefits of convenience and flexibility.

You can attend online therapy sessions from home or anywhere on a schedule that works for you.

There is no travel, no time wasted, just focused healing and support on your terms.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Experience personalized virtual treatment and support from your own space with BIG SKY Treatment’s virtual IOP.

Connect face-to-face with your therapist through secure online therapy sessions, participate in engaging group discussions, and learn valuable coping skills through interactive online workshops.

For adults and adolescents, we’ll work together to create a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and goals, providing the tools and support you need to thrive in your recovery journey.

smiling young man using digital tablet during his online individual therapy.
smiling young man using digital tablet during his online individual therapy.
a patient listening attentively during her online group therapy session.
a patient listening attentively during her online group therapy session.

HOW IT WORKS

Experience a seamless path to recovery with BIG SKY Treatment’s virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP). Easily access online therapy sessions, workshops, and progress tracking from the comfort of your own space using any device with an internet connection.

Our flexible scheduling options allow you to choose session times that fit your daily life, ensuring a personalized and convenient experience.

You can trust that our virtual program delivers the same proven results as in-person IOP, with the added flexibility and privacy of online addiction treatment and mental health support from home.

TAKE THE NEXT STEP TOWARDS YOUR NEW LIFE

Simply reach out to our admissions team for a free consultation. Everything is private and confidential. We’re here to help, answer questions, and listen. Calls are answered 24/7.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM
VIRTUAL IOP

BIG SKY Treatment’s virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offers accessible and effective telehealth addiction treatment for individuals facing various challenges, including:

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

If you’re struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, our online IOP provides a structured and supportive environment to help you achieve and maintain sobriety through comprehensive telehealth addiction treatment.

MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS

Our online therapy services are designed to support individuals managing mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. We provide personalized treatment plans and coping strategies to enhance your well-being.

CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS

BIG SKY Treatment specializes in addressing co-occurring disorders, offering integrated care for both mental health issues and substance abuse simultaneously, ensuring a holistic approach to your recovery.

ANYONE SEEKING SUPPORT

Even if you’re not facing a specific diagnosis, our online IOP can equip you with the tools and strategies needed to navigate life’s challenges and improve your overall mental health.

A recent study by Brightside Health showed promising results for individuals participating in Telehealth Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP). Nearly 80% of participants remained actively engaged in care for at least 30 days, with 91% achieving 30 consecutive days of abstinence during their treatment. Additionally, close to 45% of individuals demonstrated meaningful progress and no longer required IOP services by the end of their care.

No matter where you are on your journey, BIG SKY Treatment’s telehealth offers personalized support and evidence-based online therapy to empower you towards a healthier and more fulfilling future.

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shot of a young man enjoying a hike through the mountains.

EXPERIENCE TRANSFORMATIVE HEALING WITH VIRTUAL IOP

Rediscover yourself and reclaim your life with BIG SKY Treatment’s virtual IOP.

Our flexible online therapy program and progress tracking adapts to your schedule, offering convenient sessions that fit seamlessly into your daily routine.

Find personalized support for addiction and mental health challenges, all from the comfort and privacy of your own home.

Empower yourself to heal and thrive with BIG SKY Treatment’s online IOP.

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We work with most insurance providers in the U.S. to provide the best possible coverage and minimize your out-of-pocket expenses.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Browse our FAQ for clear, concise answers to common inquiries about our programs and services.

Yes. Virtual IOP is billed to insurance the same way our in-person programs are. We work with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana, PacificSource, Allegiance by Cigna, Montana Medicaid, TRICARE, TriWest, and others, and we’re in-network with PacificSource.

Verify your insurance online in about five minutes. Our team will confirm your exact benefits and follow up during business hours. Or call us at (406) 309-7500.

Virtual IOP, or telehealth Intensive Outpatient Program, is structured addiction and mental health treatment delivered through secure video conferencing. Not a single weekly check-in, real, comprehensive treatment, just delivered remotely.

It combines individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and educational workshops with relapse prevention planning, built around the same clinical framework as our in-person IOP. The format changes. The depth of care doesn’t.

Call us to talk through whether Virtual IOP fits your situation.

Adults and adolescents 13 and older managing a substance use disorder, with or without a co-occurring mental health condition like depression, anxiety, PTSD, or trauma. If both are present, we treat them together, not separately.

It tends to matter most for people who live far from Kalispell, deal with transportation or scheduling barriers, or just need treatment that fits around work, school, or family without giving up clinical depth.

Call us for a free, confidential assessment to see if Virtual IOP is the right fit for you or someone you love.

Montana, Colorado, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Massachusetts, including members of Indian Reservations in those states.

For Montana residents specifically, this solves something real. A lot of Montana is hours from Kalispell, and distance is one of the most consistent reasons people don’t get help in this state. Telehealth removes that barrier without cutting corners on care.

Call us to confirm whether Virtual IOP is available where you live.

Yes. Same evidence-based therapies, same clinical team standards. The format changes, the clinical substance doesn’t.

For some people, the telehealth format is actually an advantage. Attending from a familiar, private space can lower the barrier to showing up consistently, especially early on when showing up at all is the hardest part.

Call us with specific questions about how Virtual IOP would work for you.

Clinically, it’s the same program. Same evidence-based therapies, same trauma-informed dual diagnosis framework, same intensity. The difference is delivery: secure video conferencing instead of sitting in a room together.

One real difference worth knowing: Experiential Therapy, including equine, wilderness, art, and music therapy, is only available in person at our Kalispell location. It isn’t part of Virtual IOP.

Call us if you want to talk through which format makes more sense for you.

Sessions happen through secure video conferencing, scheduled around your life rather than the other way around. Most people attend individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy several times a week, plus educational workshops and relapse prevention planning.

You’ll need a private space and a device with an internet connection. Otherwise, it works like any other IOP-level program, just from wherever you are.

Call us to talk through what your week would actually look like.

Yes. Available for adolescents 13 and older, with the same age-appropriate clinical approach and family involvement as our in-person Adolescent Outpatient Program. It’s a strong option for teens facing scheduling, transportation, or distance barriers to in-person care.

Call us to talk through whether Virtual IOP is the right fit for your teen.

A private space where you can talk openly without being overheard, and a device with a reliable internet connection, a computer, tablet, or smartphone. That’s genuinely most of it. We’ll walk you through the platform before your first session so you’re not figuring it out alone.

Call us if you have questions about whether your setup will work.

Call (406) 309-7500 or reach out online. We start with a free, confidential clinical assessment, verify your insurance, and follow up during business hours so there are no financial surprises.

You don’t have to have it all figured out before you call. We’ll take it from there together.

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