Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Kalamazoo, MI

Supporting teens. Strengthening families. Building resilience.

Kalamazoo Child and Family Counseling (KCFC) offers a specialized Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) designed for teens who need more support than weekly therapy but do not require inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Our IOP helps adolescents ages 13–17 build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and strengthen family connections through a structured, evidence-based treatment model.

What Is an Intensive Outpatient Program for Teens?

An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides comprehensive therapy several days a week while allowing teens to continue living at home and attending school. This level of care is ideal for adolescents who are struggling with:

Depression, anxiety, or mood disorders
Self-harm behaviors or suicidal thoughts (non-acute)
Emotional dysregulation and impulsivity
Family conflict or school-related stress
Transitioning back to school or community life after hospitalization

Our Kalamazoo IOP offers the intensity of structured treatment without the disruption of residential or inpatient care.

Why Families Choose KCFC’s Adolescent IOP

Parents and providers throughout Southwest Michigan trust KCFC for high-quality adolescent behavioral health services. Our program provides:

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Teens
A gold-standard, evidence-based treatment to reduce self-harm, manage emotions, and improve relationships.
Comprehensive Mental Health Care
Group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, and—when needed—medication management.
Experienced Clinicians
Our team includes licensed therapists, DBT specialists, and a pediatric nurse practitioner with advanced training in child and adolescent psychiatry.
Flexible Scheduling
Adolescents receive care 3 days per week, making it possible to continue school and family routines while receiving intensive support.

Program Components

Each teen’s treatment plan is personalized and may include:

Group Therapy: Structured skill-building groups focused on mindfulness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance.
Individual Therapy: One-on-one sessions targeting personal challenges and progress goals.
Music Therapy: One-on-one and group sessions using music therapy to improve emotion regulation.
Family Therapy: Helping parents and teens strengthen communication and build healthier home dynamics.
Medication Management: weekly visits with a psychiatric provider to monitor and manage medications as necessary.

Serving Kalamazoo and Southwest Michigan

Our IOP serves adolescents and families across Kalamazoo, Portage, Battle Creek, and the greater Southwest Michigan region. KCFC is committed to accessible, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care for the community.

Take the Next Step

If your teen is struggling with mental health challenges, the right support can make all the difference. KCFC’s Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program in Kalamazoo offers hope, healing, and lasting change.

Call 269-615-7637 x 0