Bexar County Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

How Bexar County Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) works.

VisionQuest’s Intensive Outpatient Program provides trauma-responsive behavioral health services for Bexar County youth ages 14–19 who need a higher level of outpatient support but do not require residential care. Services are delivered across home, school, and community settings to increase engagement, reduce barriers to care, and support family stability. Youth may receive up to six hours of clinical and case management services per week based on treatment needs, along with after-hours stabilization and crisis prevention. Small caseloads allow clinicians to provide intensive, responsive support to youth and families. The program serves youth experiencing emotional, behavioral, or substance-use challenges, including youth involved with probation, child welfare, or school disciplinary systems. VisionQuest’s trauma-responsive clinical model focuses on reducing risk, strengthening family functioning, improving communication and coping skills, and helping youth remain safely connected to their families and communities.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided financial support for this program. The award totaled $151,287 of total costs. The contents are those of the author. They may not reflect the policies of HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Services delivered

• Functional Family Therapy
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
• EMDR
• Motivational Interviewing
• Group & Family Therapy
• Case Management
• After-Hours Crisis Stabilization

How to refer

Referrals are accepted from county Child & Youth Services agencies, the state Department of Social Services, family courts, and juvenile justice partners. Call the program director directly to discuss eligibility and intake.