Intensive Outpatient Program for Women in Riverside, CA

A flexible, structured intensive outpatient program designed to support women balancing mental health or substance use recovery with daily life.

Flexible Intensive Outpatient Program for Women in the Inland Empire

If you need more structure than weekly therapy without full-day PHP, our women-only IOP gives you trauma-informed, dual-diagnosis care several days a week while you live at home and keep your responsibilities.

At Sol Women's Treatment in Riverside, you get a women-only IOP built for real life: structure without full-day disruption, and clinical depth without losing your routine. You attend several times a week, build skills, and stay connected to family, school, and work.

Focus areas include emotional regulation, safety planning, relapse prevention, relationships, and sustainable recovery skills. In our all-female groups, many women tell us it feels safer to speak openly, which helps them stay engaged in their care.

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Key Takeaways
01An all-female IOP is a women-only program with several therapy sessions a week, while you live at home.
02Care is trauma-informed and dual-diagnosis, treating mental health and substance use together.
03You attend three to five days a week, three to four hours a day, in small women-only groups.
04We are a CDSS-licensed outpatient program in Riverside, serving the Inland Empire and Southern California.

What Is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for Women?

An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a mid-level of care between weekly therapy and full-day programming. In our all-female IOP, you live at home, attend multiple sessions each week, and receive trauma-informed, dual-diagnosis treatment on a consistent schedule.

You work in small, women-only groups and one-on-one sessions to build coping skills, stabilize symptoms, and strengthen recovery. IOP can be a step-down from PHP, or a step-up when weekly therapy is not enough, offering structure, peer support, and steady clinical progress.

Flexibility

Designed to support women balancing work, school, parenting, or caregiving responsibilities while still receiving consistent, structured care.

Accessibility

Serving women in Riverside, Calimesa, and surrounding Inland Empire communities with an outpatient schedule that reduces barriers to treatment.

Specialization

Focused exclusively on women’s mental health, trauma recovery, and substance use treatment — addressing the unique experiences, pressures, and healing needs women face.

A Week in Our IOP for Women

Our intensive outpatient program for women provides structured, consistent treatment while allowing the flexibility to maintain work, school, family, and daily responsibilities.
3–5 days per week: 3–4 hours of structured therapy per day
Group Therapy: Focused on emotional regulation, relapse prevention, trauma recovery, and peer support
Individual Counseling: Weekly one-on-one sessions tailored to each woman’s treatment goals
Holistic Activities: Yoga, mindfulness, nutrition, or outdoor recovery activities
Family & Alumni Support: Integrated when clinically appropriate to strengthen recovery beyond treatment hours
You leave each day with a clear plan, practical tools, and supportive check-ins.
Call to See if Our Women’s IOP Is Right for You

Female-Only IOP for Substance Use and Mental Health

Women often face substance use alongside depression, anxiety, PTSD, or bipolar disorder. Our integrated track treats both together, so you can stabilize symptoms while protecting your recovery.

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Care

Relapse-prevention planning, cravings management, life-skills development, and women-centered peer support
Personalized addiction counseling for women’s lived experiences
Peer group therapy to share accountability and support

Mental Health (MH) Treatment

Evidence-based therapy for mood and anxiety disorders, trauma processing, and emotional-regulation tools
Tools for stress management and emotional regulation
Ongoing assessments to ensure progress

Dual Diagnosis Approach

Our IOP integrates both mental health and addiction treatment under one plan. This approach helps women understand how the two conditions interact and ensures both are treated at the same time.
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Therapies in Our All-Female IOP


Evidence-based therapies

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). Reshape thinking patterns and behaviors
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy). Build emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication
EMDR. Process trauma safely, at your pace
Motivational Interviewing. Strengthen motivation and confidence for change

Holistic approaches

Somatic therapy, yoga, and mindfulness. Grounding practices that calm the nervous system
Nutrition and wellness focus. Restore balance to support recovery

Community supports

Women-only process groups and psychoeducation groups
Family education and alumni connections to sustain recovery
Skills coaching you can apply between sessions

Who is IOP Best For?

IOP is designed for women who need more than traditional outpatient therapy but do not require the intensity of PHP or residential care. It is often best for:
Women stepping down from PHP.
Those balancing recovery with work, school, or parenting.
Women living in South Orange County, Riverside County, or the Inland Empire who need flexible, accessible care.
Those who thrive in peer groups while also valuing individual therapy.

Benefits of IOP for Women in Riverside and Beyond

Convenience: Accessible to women across South Orange County and the Inland Empire (Calimesa, Yucaipa, Redlands, Riverside).

Flexibility: Balance treatment with real-world responsibilities.

Comprehensive Care: Simultaneously address substance use and mental health.

Peer Community: Create connections that last beyond treatment.

Independence with Accountability:
Gain confidence while staying supported.

For many women, IOP represents freedom with stability—the reassurance of continued care paired with the ability to live life outside of treatment.
For College Women

Getting Support Without Leaving School

Sol's IOP is built around real life — flexible enough to fit around your class schedule, structured enough to make a real difference.

Who It's For

IOP may be right for you if you're a college woman who:

  • Is managing anxiety, depression, trauma, or burnout alongside academic demands
  • Has found that weekly therapy alone isn't providing enough support
  • Wants to stay enrolled — or take a reduced course load — without putting her mental health on hold
  • Needs a safe, all-female space to be honest about what she's going through
Speak with Admissions
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The Program

Sol's Student Support Program

Sol has a dedicated program built specifically for women navigating school alongside their mental health. Sessions meet several times a week for a few hours at a time — structured enough to create real change, flexible enough that you don't have to disappear from your life.

Our admissions team can walk you through whether IOP is the right fit. No pressure, no commitment.

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How IOP Fits in Your Care Path


Level
What it involves
Good fit for
PHP
Partial Hospitalization
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Full-day, weekday structure with intensive therapy and stabilization.
When symptoms or cravings call for full-day support.
IOP
Intensive Outpatient
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Three to five days a week, three to four hours a day. Skills building, trauma processing, and support.
When weekly therapy is not enough, or as a step-down from PHP.
OP
Outpatient Program
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Weekly therapy and ongoing accountability with more independence.
When you are ready to step down and maintain your gains.
Housing
Supportive Housing
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A safe, recovery-focused living option with 24/7 female house-manager support, alongside your outpatient care.
When a stable home environment would strengthen recovery. Pairs with IOP or OP.

Use this as a guide. Admissions will recommend the best starting point and step-down plan for you.

Transitioning Out of IOP

Recovery is a continuum, not a finish line. After completing IOP, many women transition to:

Outpatient Program (OP)

For weekly sessions and ongoing accountability.

Supportive Housing

A safe environment that fosters independence.

Alumni Programs

A long-term community of women supporting each other’s growth.
These step-down options prevent women from feeling rushed into independence and provide continuity of care.

Admissions & Insurance

We work with many commercial insurance plans, including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon, CareFirst, Cigna, UC SHIP, and UnitedHealthcare. Coverage varies by plan and benefits, and we can often work with HMO policies through a single case agreement.

Our admissions process includes
Free, confidential consultation
Insurance verification and benefits explanation
Clinical assessment to determine best fit
Compassionate guidance every step of the way
Most major insurance providers cover IOP services in California. We do not accept Medicaid or Medicare.
Start by Verifying Your Insurance
Our admissions team responds within 24 hours. Call (951) 972-5085.
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Insurance We Accept

Our Riverside Location and Service Area

Visit us in Riverside
Sol Women's Treatment
4175 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92501
Phone: (951) 972-5085
We serve women from Riverside and the broader Southern California region, including the Inland Empire, Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego.

Why Choose Sol Women's Treatment for IOP?

Women-centered, trauma-focused environment. All-female groups and spaces designed for emotional safety
Small by design. A maximum of 25 clients for an intimate, focused treatment community
Dual-diagnosis expertise. One plan addresses mental health and substance use together
Holistic and clinical care. EMDR, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and somatic practices
Founder-led clinical care. Tania Acevedo, MA, LPCC, Founder and Chief Clinical Officer
Licensed and outpatient. A CDSS-licensed Adult Day Program in Riverside, CA
Continuum and community. PHP, IOP, OP, supportive housing, and alumni support

Getting Started in IOP


1
Private consultation
Share your goals and concerns with an admissions specialist.
2
Benefits check
We verify your insurance and review your coverage with you.
3
Clinical assessment
A licensed clinician recommends the level of care that fits you best.
4
Personalized plan
We align your schedule, logistics, and support needs.
5
Your start date
Begin IOP with a clear first-day plan. A woman from our admissions team stays with you through every step.
Ready when you are
Call us at (951) 972-5085. A woman from our admissions team responds within 24 hours.
Verify Insurance →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an all-female IOP?
How does IOP work for women?
How long does IOP usually last?
What types of therapy are included?
Can I attend IOP with a dual diagnosis?
How much does IOP cost?
Is transportation available to the center?
What should I bring to my first session?
Is there support for family members?
Answer
What is an all-female IOP?
An all-female IOP is a women-only intensive outpatient program with several therapy sessions each week, designed for trauma-informed, dual-diagnosis care while you live at home.
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A safe space to heal, recover, and reconnect
Our all-female IOP in Riverside meets you where you are. Verify your insurance or call, and a woman from our admissions team will respond within 24 hours.

This page is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline). Sol Women's Treatment is a CDSS-licensed outpatient program, not inpatient or residential care. Individual results vary.

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Insurance We Accept

We accept most major insurance plans, including both PPO and HMO policies. Don't see your provider, or ready to get started? Call (951) 972-5085 or verify your insurance, and we'll be in touch within 24 hours.

UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Aetna
Cigna
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
Carelon
CareFirst
UC SHIP (UC Student Health Insurance Plan)
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