Behavioral Health Intensive Outpatient Programs for Adolescents, Young Adults & Women

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Alpine’s Intensive Outpatient Programs provide structured, compassionate, trauma-informed behavioral health treatment for individuals who need more support than traditional weekly therapy but do not require inpatient hospitalization.

Programs are organized by age and developmental needs:

Adolescent IOP: Ages 12–17
Young Adult IOP: Ages 18–25
Maternal Mental Health & Substance Use Services: Pregnant and parenting women across adulthood

Adolescent IOP

Program status: Enrollment and referral interest are being accepted.

Ages: 12–17
Format: Virtual, In person in Colorado Springs October 2026
Schedule: After-school programming
Cohort Size: Approximately 6–8 participants
Program Length: Based on clinical need and individualized treatment planning

Who May Be a Good Fit?

The Adolescent IOP may be appropriate for youth who:

Need more support than traditional weekly outpatient therapy
Are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, or emotional dysregulation
Are struggling with substance use or co-occurring mental health and substance-use concerns
Have difficulty managing stress, relationships, school expectations, or major life transitions
Would benefit from structured therapeutic support several times per week
Are able to participate safely in a group-based outpatient setting
Have a parent, guardian, or caregiver available to participate in treatment when clinically appropriate

Treatment may include structured group therapy, individualized treatment planning, clinical assessment, care coordination, individual sessions, and family involvement when appropriate.

Admission is based on a comprehensive clinical assessment to determine whether intensive outpatient treatment is an appropriate and safe level of care.

Young Adult IOP

Program Status: Now enrolling and accepting referrals.

Designed for young adults ages 18–25 experiencing mental health, substance-use, or co-occurring concerns while navigating the transition into adulthood.

Format: Virtual

The program may support:

College students
Young adults entering the workforce
Individuals transitioning from foster care or other systems of care
Young adults needing additional structure and support beyond weekly outpatient therapy

Virtual programming may be available depending on cohort and service needs.

Maternal Mental Health & Substance Use Services

Program Status: Referrals and inquiries are currently being accepted.

Alpine’s provides specialized behavioral health support for pregnant and parenting women experiencing mental health, substance-use, or co-occurring concerns.

Format: Virtual

Services are designed to support women across adulthood and may address:

Pregnancy and postpartum emotional wellness
Depression and anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Substance use and recovery
Co-occurring mental health and substance-use concerns
Parenting stress and adjustment
Relationship and family challenges
Grief, loss, and major life transitions
Building healthy coping skills and support systems

Treatment recommendations are individualized based on clinical assessment and level-of-care needs.

Who May Benefit?

Following a clinical assessment, the program may be appropriate for adolescents experiencing:

Anxiety or depression
Trauma-related symptoms or PTSD
Emotional dysregulation
Difficulty managing stress
School, family, or relationship challenges
Major life transitions
Co-occurring mental health and substance-use concerns
A need for more structure than weekly outpatient therapy provides

Alpine’s currently plans to address substance use within the context of co-occurring mental health treatment. This program should not be described as a dedicated substance-use IOP unless that service and its applicable payer arrangements are fully confirmed.

How to Get Started

Step 1: Submit a Referral

Parents, guardians, healthcare professionals, schools, child welfare professionals, and other community partners may submit a referral through Alpine’s Secure Referral Form.

Families may also contact Alpine’s directly to request information.

Step 2: Complete a Pre-Screening

An Alpine’s team member will conduct a brief pre-screening to gather initial information, discuss program availability, and determine whether a comprehensive assessment should be scheduled.

Step 3: Complete the Clinical Assessment

A comprehensive clinical intake assessment is completed to evaluate the participant’s needs, safety, eligibility, and appropriate level of care.

Step 4: Admission and Treatment Planning

If the program is clinically appropriate and space is available, the participant and parent or guardian will receive information about admission, scheduling, individualized treatment planning, insurance verification, and any applicable authorization requirements.

Admission is not guaranteed by submitting a referral. Placement is based on clinical appropriateness, program capacity, service availability, and completion of required financial or insurance verification.

Request Information or Submit a Referral

Call: (719) 347-1753

*Phone messages are generally returned in one business day.

Email: referrals@alpinesempowermentagency.com

Or submit a form through our Secure Referral form

*HIPAA Compliant & Strictly Confidential

Please do not submit emergency or crisis-related information through the referral form, voicemail, or email.

Insurance and Payment Information

Insurance participation and coverage vary by plan and service. Benefits, network participation, medical necessity requirements, prior authorization, deductibles, copayments, and other financial responsibilities must be verified before admission. Currently we are accepting the following insurances for IOP: Curative, Medicaid-Rocky Mountain Health Plans and self-pay with sliding scale options.

Acceptance of a health plan does not guarantee that IOP services will be covered or authorized.

Important Program Disclaimer

Program schedules, formats, cohort availability, and start dates are subject to confirmation. Services described as under development are not currently available for enrollment. Admission is based on a comprehensive clinical assessment and determination that intensive outpatient treatment is clinically appropriate.

Crisis Disclaimer

Alpine’s Intensive Outpatient Program is not a crisis, emergency, or inpatient service. If you or someone else is experiencing an immediate medical or behavioral health emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. For crisis support in Colorado, call or text 988.