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Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Vernon Hills, IL

Get residential-level addiction treatment without putting your life on hold. Our Vernon Hills IOP runs three mornings a week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, so your afternoons stay open for work and family.

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Vernon Hills Clinic

830 West End Ct Ste 900, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

IOP Schedule

Weekday morning sessions only

Work-Friendly

Three mornings a week, afternoons free

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What Is an Intensive Outpatient Program?

An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a structured addiction treatment program you attend several times a week while living at home. It gives you more support than weekly counseling, without the residential stay of inpatient care. At our Vernon Hills clinic, that means group counseling three mornings a week, with the rest of your week wide open.

During each session, you join a group of people at a similar stage of recovery. You also get one-on-one time with your counselor, and skills practice you can use when cravings or stress hit hard.

Each group has 12 patients or fewer and is led by a counselor licensed in Illinois. When the session ends, everyone heads back into the rest of the day, whether that means errands in Vernon Hills, a noon shift in Buffalo Grove, or kids to pick up in Lake Forest.

80%

more effective than weekly outpatient care alone (internal data, 2024)

Evidence-Based

Group counseling plus individual sessions, counselor-led.

An IOP is full clinical treatment

Nine hours of counseling each week, led by licensed addiction counselors, using the same evidence-based methods as residential care.

IOP Program Schedule

Our Vernon Hills IOP fits around your week, with three morning sessions that leave your afternoons open for your family, job, or routine.

Day	Morning Option	Evening Option
Monday	9:00 AM to 12:15 PM	Not available
Wednesday	9:00 AM to 12:15 PM	Not available
Friday	9:00 AM to 12:15 PM	Not available

Day

Monday

Morning Option

9:00 AM to 12:15 PM

Evening Option

Not available

Day

Wednesday

Morning Option

9:00 AM to 12:15 PM

Evening Option

Not available

Day

Friday

Morning Option

9:00 AM to 12:15 PM

Evening Option

Not available

Need to switch to weekly outpatient care? Talk to your Vernon Hills counselor when you are ready. You decide together when to switch to weekly outpatient treatment.

What Happens Each Session:

Group counseling led by a counselor licensed in Illinois (12 patients or fewer) Skills practice or one-on-one counselor check-in Friday progress review

Duration Note: Most patients complete an IOP in nine to twelve weeks, but there is no set end date. You can stay in the program as long as your recovery needs.

Need to switch to weekly outpatient care?

Talk to your Vernon Hills counselor when you are ready. You decide together when to switch to weekly outpatient treatment.

Is an IOP Right for You?

This program is built for adults who need more than a weekly counseling session but cannot step away from their job and family for inpatient care. An IOP may be right for you if:

You can come on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning every week.

Inpatient treatment is not realistic given your work, family, or finances.

Outpatient counseling once a week is not enough for where you are in recovery.

You finished detox or residential treatment and need ongoing clinical care.

You have a steady place to come home to in Lake County or the North Shore.

You can show up three mornings a week without missing sessions.

Wondering whether this program is right for you?

At your intake, you talk through your history with your counselor and medical provider. If outpatient care or a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) would serve you better, we will tell you.

What’s Included in Our Vernon Hills IOP

Every IOP session starts with group counseling. You also receive unlimited one-on-one counseling, psychiatry, case management, and family sessions as part of our program.

Unlimited One-on-One Counseling

Schedule one-on-one sessions with your counselor as often as your recovery needs.

Small-Group Counseling

Join a group of 12 patients or fewer, led by a counselor licensed in Illinois.

Handling Cravings and Stress

Learn practical ways to handle cravings, triggers, and tough moments you face this week.

On-Site Mental Health Care

Talk to our on-site psychiatry team about depression, anxiety, and trauma that often drive drug use.

Case Management

Focus on treatment while your case manager handles insurance, referrals, and employer documentation.

Family Sessions

Invite family or a partner into a session when it helps you rebuild trust and improve communication.

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Coordination

Take Methadone or Suboxone® (buprenorphine-naloxone) at the same Vernon Hills clinic where you join our IOP. Your counselor and medical provider work together on both.

What a Typical IOP Session Looks Like

Here is what your Monday, Wednesday, or Friday morning looks like at our Vernon Hills clinic:

9:00 AM

Arrival and Check-In

Park behind the building, sign in at the front desk, grab coffee from the lobby, and check in briefly with reception before group counseling starts.

9:15 AM

Group Counseling

Join group counseling with up to 12 patients and a licensed counselor. Share where you are this week: cravings, wins, and challenges.

10:30 AM

Break

Step outside for a 15-minute break. Get some air, stretch your legs, and clear your head before the next session.

10:45 AM

Skills Practice or One-on-One

Practice specific ways to work through cravings, triggers, and tough moments, or use the slot for a one-on-one session with your counselor.

12:00 PM

Wrap-Up

Choose one specific thing to work on before the next session, then head out on I-94 by 12:15 PM, in time for family or afternoon work.

Evening Note: Our Vernon Hills clinic offers morning IOP sessions only. If you need evening sessions, our Palos Heights clinic offers an evening IOP on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

How Symetria’s IOP Is Different from Other Vernon Hills Programs

Lake County IOP options are limited; most patients drive into Cook County for treatment. Our Vernon Hills clinic is the only Symetria in Lake County, with Methadone, Suboxone®, and counseling under one roof.

Small Groups

Join a group of 12 patients or fewer, where a counselor makes sure everyone has the chance to be heard.

Unlimited Counseling

Schedule one-on-ones with your counselor as often as your recovery needs, with no limit on the number of sessions.

Adaptive Treatment Plan

Stay in the program even if you continue to use. To your counselor and medical provider, a setback is a signal to adjust your plan, not a reason to remove you.

MOUD-Friendly

Take Methadone or Suboxone® and attend IOP sessions at the same Vernon Hills clinic.

Lake County Access

Choose the only Symetria clinic in Lake County and skip the drive into Cook County.

Insurance and Payment Options

Most insurance plans cover IOPs. Coverage varies by plan, so we check yours in minutes.

Check your insurance coverage

We accept commercial insurance and Medicare at our Illinois locations. Self-pay is also available. Call us to discuss your options: 866-955-2481.

Vernon Hills IOP Location and Hours

Hours

Admissions: 24/7 (call anytime). Intake assessments Monday through Thursday until 3 PM, Friday before noon.
Intensive Outpatient: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM (morning sessions only)
Outpatient: Thursday 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Getting Here

Highway: I-94 and I-294 access
Train: Metra Milwaukee North line at Lake Forest station
Bus: Pace bus stop at Hawthorn Mall
Parking: On-site parking at 830 West End Ct

Contact

Phone: 866-955-2481
License: Illinois Department of Human Services A-5218-0009-A

Address

830 West End Ct Ste 900 Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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Vernon Hills IOP: Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)?

An IOP gives you targeted addiction treatment on a part-time schedule. You get the counseling hours and clinical oversight of serious treatment, but you fit it around your week instead of pausing your life for it. Our Vernon Hills program runs three sessions a week, nine hours in total.

How does an IOP actually work week to week?

Each week, you attend Monday, Wednesday, and Friday sessions from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM. Each session starts with a check-in and moves into group counseling led by a counselor licensed in Illinois. After a 15-minute break around 10:30 AM, you continue with skills practice or one-on-one counseling. Friday session includes a progress review. Outside of group sessions, you can schedule unlimited one-on-one sessions with your counselor.

What if I miss an IOP session?

Call our team at 866-955-2481 as soon as you can. We help you reschedule into another session or set up a one-on-one catch-up so you do not fall behind. Missing a session is part of life; the team plans around it with you.

How often do I attend IOP sessions at your Vernon Hills clinic?

You attend three sessions per week at our Vernon Hills clinic: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM. Each session is roughly three hours, for a total of nine hours of counseling per week. You can also schedule unlimited one-on-one sessions with your counselor.

What is the difference between inpatient counseling and an IOP?

Inpatient programs require you to live at a residential facility for 28 to 90 days. Our Vernon Hills IOP, on the other hand, allows you to stay home, with three sessions a week and nine hours of counseling at our clinic. An IOP works if you have a steady place to come home to.

What happens after I finish an IOP at your Vernon Hills clinic?

You can switch to weekly outpatient counseling or a long-term follow-up. You and your counselor decide together whether you are ready for the switch. There is no set end date for an IOP. The same care team stays with you as your needs change.

How do I know if an IOP is right for me?

An IOP may be the right fit if any of these sound like you. You have tried counseling every week, and it is not getting you where you need to be. Your week has room for three weekday mornings but cannot accommodate 28- to 90-day residential treatment. You finished detox or inpatient and want continued clinical care. Call 866-955-2481 to discuss your assessment.

What are the benefits of IOP at our Vernon Hills clinic?

You get nine hours of weekly counseling without taking time away from work or family. Most insurance plans cover IOPs, with little to no out-of-pocket cost for many patients. If you are prescribed Methadone or Suboxone® (buprenorphine-naloxone), you can take your medication at the same Vernon Hills clinic where you attend IOP sessions.

Does insurance cover the IOP at your Vernon Hills clinic?

Most commercial insurance and Medicare plans cover IOPs. The IOP billing code is the same regardless of clinic location, so coverage depends on your plan’s outpatient mental health benefits. Call 866-955-2481 with your insurance card and our team verifies benefits in minutes.

How do I get into your Vernon Hills IOP?

Call 866-955-2481 to schedule your intake assessment. Intake hours are Monday through Thursday until 3 PM and Friday until noon. Bring your insurance card and any current medication information. After your intake, you join the next IOP session on a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday morning.

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