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Not everyone can attend a full-day treatment program. Work, school, and family responsibilities do not simply pause when you decide to seek help.
That’s why Bold Steps Rhode Island offers an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) as part of our full range of behavioral health programs in Rhode Island. Our IOP is designed for individuals who need structured, comprehensive support while maintaining their daytime responsibilities.
Our program provides the same curriculum-based groups, specialized therapies, and holistic practices found in higher levels of care—delivered in a flexible format that allows individuals to prioritize recovery without putting the rest of their lives on hold.
You should not have to choose between recovery and your responsibilities. Our Intensive Outpatient Program makes it possible to receive meaningful support while continuing to work, attend school, or care for family members.
Your healing journey can begin today—on a schedule that fits your life.
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An Intensive Outpatient Program may be a strong fit for individuals who:
Flexible scheduling allows individuals to build stability in recovery while remaining engaged in other important areas of life.
Recovery is not something you have to navigate alone.
In our Intensive Outpatient Program, individuals work alongside a team of experienced professionals and peers who understand the challenges of balancing recovery with daily responsibilities.
This supportive network may include:
This community-centered approach replaces isolation with accountability, encouragement, and connection.
The IOP at Bold Steps Rhode Island provides more than standard talk therapy—it is a comprehensive treatment program designed to support lasting recovery.
Each component of the program is intentionally designed to promote sustainable growth and recovery.
Each level of care at Bold Steps Rhode Island supports a different stage of the recovery process.
IOP often serves as a bridge between higher levels of care and greater independence, helping individuals stay connected to treatment while rebuilding their lives.
Healing continues long after formal treatment sessions end.
At Bold Steps Rhode Island, we extend support through family programming and a strong alumni network that keeps individuals connected to recovery long after they leave treatment.
These programs help create a lasting support network that strengthens long-term recovery.
Flexible treatment programs like IOP play an essential role in making behavioral health care more accessible.
Programs like IOP help remove these barriers by providing structured care that fits into everyday life.
No matter where you are in your recovery—whether you are beginning treatment or continuing the progress you have already made—our team is here to help.
Getting started is simple and confidential:
We accept most insurance plans and can verify your benefits quickly and discreetly so you can focus on what matters most—your healing and growth.
Bold Steps Rhode Island proudly serves individuals and families across East Providence and nearby communities throughout the Greater Providence area.
Located at 989 Waterman Avenue, our center provides a welcoming environment where individuals can receive structured support while continuing to engage with their daily lives.
Bold Steps Rhode Island
989 Waterman Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 287-8652
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We’ll check your coverage and explain your options in plain language—no pressure, no jargon. Most plans include part of treatment; we’ll confirm what’s in-network and your estimated out-of-pocket before you decide.
You’ll get:
We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.
If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306
We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.
Treatment should match your life—not the other way around. We’ll recommend a level that fits your symptoms, safety needs, and schedule so progress sticks at home, work, and school.
Options include:
We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.
If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306
Recovery is easier when care works with your real life. Choose daytime structure or evening groups—both with evidence-based therapy and a clear weekly plan. Switch times if your schedule changes.
Highlights:
We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.
If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306
When it helps, we include family—on your terms. We offer education, boundary coaching, and ways to rebuild trust while keeping your privacy and safety at the center.
We cover:
We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.
If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306
Will group therapy be part of my plan?
Yes — group therapy is a cornerstone of every Bold Steps program.
Best fit if you struggle with: isolation, shame, difficulty opening up, relapse triggers, or needing accountability.
Pairs with: CBT, DBT, Trauma Therapy, EMDR, Family Therapy, and our Alumni Program.
Where you’ll get it: Offered across Day Treatment, Night Treatment, and Outpatient programs; format and frequency adjust by level of care.
We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.
If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306
Will family therapy be part of the plan?
Almost always, yes. Bold Steps includes a free weekly virtual Family Support Group (open to loved ones even if their family member isn’t in treatment), plus scheduled family therapy sessions as part of treatment.
Best fit if your family struggles with: broken trust, enabling patterns, miscommunication, resentment, or uncertainty about how to help.
Pairs with: CBT, DBT, Trauma Therapy, EMDR, Family Therapy, and our Alumni Program.
Where you’ll get it: Across all levels of care — Day, Half-Day, Outpatient — plus our virtual group accessible from anywhere.
We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.
If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306
Will EMDR be part of my plan?
Likely if you struggle with trauma memories, flashbacks, nightmares, panic tied to past events, or relapse linked to trauma triggers.
What EMDR pairs well with: DBT for emotion stabilization, CBT for thought reframing, MAT for cravings that block therapy work, and mindfulness/yoga for grounding.
Where you’ll get it: Often in Day Treatment or Night Treatment programs, once you’ve built some stabilization skills.
We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.
If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306
Will DBT be part of my plan?
Likely if you struggle with big emotion swings, impulsive actions (including substance use), self-harm urges, relationship blowups, or relapse tied to “I can’t handle this feeling.”
What DBT pairs well with: CBT for thought work, trauma therapy like EMDR, MAT for opioid cravings, or mindfulness/yoga for nervous system reset.
Where you’ll get it: Day Treatment, Night Treatment, or Outpatient — intensity depends on your level of care.
We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.
If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306
Will CBT be part of my plan?
Likely if you’re dealing with racing thoughts, catastrophic thinking, relapse triggers, shame spirals, avoidance, panic, or insomnia.
We may combine it with: DBT for emotion regulation, EMDR for trauma, MAT for opioid cravings, or mindfulness/yoga for calming your nervous system.
Where you’ll get it: CBT is woven into Day Treatment, Half-Day Treatment, and Outpatient care.
We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.
If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306
We combine therapies that work—CBT, DBT skills, medication management—with holistic supports like mindfulness, movement, and creative groups. You’ll build practical tools you can use the same day.
You’ll practice:
We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.
If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306
