Finding Help During the Coronavirus

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Here at The Ranch, we are perfectly positioned to provide you with high-class care during the pandemic. If you need support, our virtual IOP might be just what you need to start or continue your mental health or addiction recovery process. 

The pandemic has changed our lives this year; there’s no doubt. Simple trips to the store are now challenged by social distancing measures, mask policies, and anxiety about encountering someone with the virus. The uncertainty about the pandemic’s end is also taking a toll on mental health. In an ironic twist of fate, while social distancing measures may make it more tricky to seek help in person, the pandemic has made it even more necessary to seek help in the first place. 

Fortunately, there are treatment centers like The Ranch that provide help to those who have trouble accessing resources during the pandemic. With our safety measures and our virtual IOP, we can help provide the addiction or mental health treatment you need during the pandemic.

Pandemic Safety Measures

To secure our patients’ and our staff’s safety, we are maintaining social distancing measures and mask policies in our facilities. Before we provide any treatment for addiction recovery, we need to make sure everyone is safe and that their health is not in jeopardy. With responsible measures in place, we can provide high-quality care for anyone interested in coming into our facility.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

One of the most accessible treatment options during the pandemic is our intensive outpatient program (IOP). It’s not as intense as a residential program, where you live in the facility, and it’s not as relaxed as a traditional outpatient program, where you only see us briefly each week. The IOP is perfect for anyone who needs the support for a successful addiction recovery and requires the independence and flexibility to work, go to school, or fulfill other responsibilities. 

In an IOP, you’ll be participating in nine to 12 hours of programming a week, including group, individual, and family sessions. Here’s a look at our six-week P.A.T.H. Program schedule

Join an IOP, Virtually

For an even more flexible addiction recovery experience, our virtual IOPs offer you the support and independence, giving you the flexibility to attend meetings from the comfort of your own home. 

Think about it. You’ll be able to sit in your favorite chair or couch, wrapped in your favorite blanket. Or perhaps you have a seat near a window, and you like to feel the morning breeze as you drink your favorite coffee. 

There’s no place like home, and the virtual IOP gives you the structure and support you might need throughout your treatment program. It will also allow you to take things at your own pace, in your own space, getting rid of any anxiety surrounding the pandemic. 

Virtual IOP at The Ranch

The Ranch’s virtual IOP may be what you need, especially if you have concluded residential treatment and you’re looking for a little more independence without sacrificing the level of support. Join the virtual IOP from the comfort of your own home, and gain long-term addiction recovery skills from your favorite spot in the world. As long as you have WiFi, you can start your P.A.T.H. toward a more meaningful life.

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