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Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Expert Behavioral & Mental Health Treatment
KVC Missouri’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Springfield, MO, provides comprehensive, short-term treatment for children and teens ages 8–17 who are experiencing behavioral, emotional or relational challenges. This program is designed to help youth safely remain in their homes and communities—reducing the need for hospitalization or out-of-home placements.
Our IOP gives families the intensive clinical support they need while keeping youth connected to school, family and daily routines. This program is designed to be a bridge—offering more support than basic outpatient care, but less intensive than inpatient or residential treatment. It can be a helpful next step after a higher level of care or a stronger option if current services aren’t meeting your child’s needs.
Why an Intensive Outpatient Program Might Be the Right Fit
The IOP model offers a middle ground between inpatient treatment and traditional outpatient therapy. It’s ideal for youth who need more structure and support than weekly therapy but do not require 24-hour care. As an outpatient program, IOP offers a convenient and supportive option for families.
What We Aim to Achieve Together
• Stabilizing mental health and behavioral symptoms
• Preventing psychiatric hospitalization and residential placement
• Strengthening family relationships and support networks
• Teaching coping, emotional regulation and communication skills
• Supporting long-term mental wellness and community engagement
Comprehensive Care You Can Count On: What Our IOP Offers
Our program is built around evidence-based therapies and trauma-informed care to help youth overcome challenges and build resilience.
Now is the time to connect youth with the support they need—our team is here and ready to help.
Program details
Monday–Thursday, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
9 hours per week
Features & Services Offered:
• Multidisciplinary team approach
• Comprehensive assessment
• Individualized treatment plans
• Trauma-specific focus
• Psycho-educational groups
• Multi-family group meetings
• Psychiatric services
• Case Management
• Direct one-to-one supervision
• Parent Education and Support groups
• Individual and family therapy (as needed)
• Art, horticulture, music and recreational therapy
• Crisis intervention support
Is Our IOP a Good Fit? Find Out Who Can Benefit
Our IOP is ideal for youth in the Springfield area who may be:
• Struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD or trauma
• Exhibiting disruptive behaviors at home or school
• Transitioning from a hospital, residential or crisis program
• In need of structured mental health care while staying connected to daily life
Start the Journey Toward Healing
When a youth is facing behavioral or mental health challenges, KVC Missouri’s Intensive Outpatient Program in Springfield offers the support they need to heal, grow and thrive. Our experienced clinical team partners with families and professionals to provide compassionate, evidence-based care every step of the way.
Call us at (844) 424-3577 or complete our online form to get in touch with a member of our team quickly.
Therapeutic Curriculum Overview
Youth-Focused Programming
DBT Skills (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
Using the adolescent DBT Skills Manual by Rathus & Miller, youth learn:
• Mindfulness
• Distress Tolerance
• Emotional Regulation
• Interpersonal Effectiveness
• Walking the Middle Path, a family-based module designed specifically for teens and their parents
Resilience Curriculum
Adapted from the framework developed by Camber Mental Health, a subsidiary of KVC, to build:
• Emotional regulation & stress management
• Executive functioning & problem-solving
• Cognitive flexibility & healthy coping
Other Specialty Groups
We’re actively evaluating content for groups focused on:
• Healthy Relationships
• Expressive Arts
• Movement & Mind-Body Integration
All curricula are reviewed through a trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate lens.
Parent & Family Group Programming
We offer a blended approach to family and caregiver groups. All groups are attachment-focused and incorporate education, training and emotional support.
Group formats may include:
• TBRI®-specific groups, grounded entirely in Trust-Based Relational Intervention principles
• Integrated groups, blending TBRI concepts with Strong and Connected and other evidence-based approaches
Regardless of structure, each group aims to:
• Strengthen the caregiver-child relationship
• Improve communication and understanding
• Provide practical tools for behavior and emotional support
• Foster resilience and healing at home
Strong and Connected (14-week program):
Includes weekly family meals and guided sessions covering:
• Supervision & communication
• Attachment & child development
• Risk/protective factors
• Role-play and real-life application