If you have a patient struggling with substance use and other mental health concerns, consider the Nebraska Medicine Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for further assessment and treatment.
“Patients suffering from co-occurring disorders often benefit from a more comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to care” says Sara Zachman, MD, MPH, IOP medical director. Dr. Zachman explains the program aims for a whole-person approach to address everything from coping skills and healthy thinking to medication and relapse prevention.
“Our program is rooted in an evidence-based curriculum and made up of a team of compassionate and skilled providers.” She adds “the program entails a combination of individual and group therapy, as well as medications as indicated.”
The Nebraska Medicine IOP is unique to the region and features a team of psychiatric providers, clinical therapists, nurses, and care staff with experience in the assessment and treatment of substance use and other psychiatric disorders.
Comprehensive and specialized care supports long-term recovery through:
- Group therapy
- Individual therapy
- Random urine drug screenings (UDSs)
- Medication support for co-occurring disorders
- Streamlined access - both in-person and telehealth services
Who Should Be Referred?
- Adults 19 years and older with a substance use and mental health struggles
- No immediate withdrawal management or residential treatment needs
- Individuals requiring more than weekly or monthly outpatient support
- Note: No chemical dependency (CD) evaluation required
To get a patient connected, please encourage them to call us at 402.552.6007 and request an IOP intake.
If you need help to determine if the IOP is the right fit for your patient, or have any other questions, please email Dr. Sara Zachman, IOP medical director, at szachman@unmc.edu.