Vail Health Behavioral Health’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides highly structured treatment that addresses substance use/addictive behaviors and mental health. The Outpatient Program groups meet three times a week, for three hours, over the course of 8 weeks.

If you are interested in joining the Vail Health Behavioral Health IOP program, please call (970) 306-0674 or email Skylar Hertzfeld, LCSW, High Acuity Specialty Program Supervisor at hertzfeld@vailhealth.org.

Adult IOP

Ages 18 and older

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Tuesdays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

“Dialectical” means combining opposite ideas. DBT focuses on helping people accept the reality of their lives and their behaviors, as well as helping them learn to change their lives, including their maladaptive behaviors.

Healthy Relationships, Communication and Spirituality

Wednesdays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Healthy Relationships explores patterns in relationships, improve communication skills, build emotional awareness while addressing boundaries, trust, conflict resolution, and self-esteem. Additionally, this group explores spirituality touching on the values, meaning, worth, and goodness that each person holds.

Recovery Journey

Thursdays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Recovery Journey empowers individuals to take control of their lives and achieve wellbeing by building on strengths, self-awareness and developing healthy coping skills.

Adolescent IOP

Ages 12-17

Creative Roots

Tuesdays, 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Creative Roots is your space to reset & recharge. We talk about self-discovery, confidence, and how to bounce back when life gets messy. Other topics include growth, self-acceptance, resilience, healthy connections, and stress management.

IRL (In Real Life)

Wednesdays, 4:00 – 6:00 pm

In Real Life is a group for unfiltered you. Explore your values, choices, and online habits while learning how to stay true to yourself on and off the feed. Other topics include spirituality, identity, substance use, decision-making, and social media hygiene.

Power in Numbers

Thursdays, 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Power in Numbers focuses on the idea that resilience starts within. Get real about mental health and finding balance with family while building resilience that lasts. Other topics include mental health, emotional regulation, and family resilience.

What is Intensive Outpatient care?

Intensive Outpatient Care (IOP) is a structured treatment program designed for individuals who need more support than traditional weekly therapy but do not require 24-hour inpatient care. It provides a higher level of care while allowing you to continue living at home, maintaining work or school responsibilities, and staying connected to your support system.

At Vail Health Behavioral Health, our Intensive Outpatient Program combines evidence-based therapies, education and group support to help individuals manage mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or both. Participants meet several times each week in a supportive, therapeutic environment led by experienced behavioral health professionals.

Whether you’re transitioning from a higher level of care or looking for additional support during a difficult time, IOP can help you build healthy coping skills, strengthen resilience and create a foundation for long-term recovery.