Substance Use Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP)

SouthLight's SAIOP members have the option to receive individual therapy and/or family therapy in addition to their groups. Our groups meet three hours a day, three times a week, and we have daytime and evening options. SAIOP also includes case management, which addresses the needs of each participant by linking them up with resources and assistance available in the community.

We use the evidence-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in our groups. ACT is focused on changing behaviors as opposed to changing thoughts, feelings, or sensations, and uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies to help participants practice this. We cannot get rid of our pain, suffering, or discomfort, and ACT helps us move towards what matters even when this is present.

In SAIOP you can expect to have the opportunity to:

• Learn about yourself
• Build relationships with others in recovery
• Receive support from and offer support to your group members
• Participate in group discussions on a wide range of topics related to recovery
• Increase your ability to connect with the present moment
• Become clear on your values and move your feet in that direction
• Learn and practice skills to cope with difficult or uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, and sensations
• Develop a plan to prevent returning to use (if that is a goal of yours)

Housing and Outpatient Treatment (HOT) Program

The HOT Program works with community partners to combine housing and treatment at a critical time in an individual’s recovery process. Participants may be able to access safe and supportive living environments while receiving treatment. Our partnerships include a variety of placements that offer community support and accountability. This program is intended to address environmental barriers to treatment, not as a means to solve the larger challenge of housing instability.