Intensive Outpatient Program for Lincoln Residents
When weekly therapy is not enough but residential treatment feels too disruptive, it can be hard to know what comes next.
Our Evening IOP gives Lincoln residents structured addiction treatment three evenings a week at our Weston campus. We provide group therapy, individual support, psychiatric care, and dual diagnosis treatment when needed.
Why do Lincoln residents reach out at this point?
Lincoln residents may contact us after something has shifted. You may have tried cutting back, spoken with a doctor or therapist, or noticed that control has started to slip. At that point, weekly therapy may not be enough, but inpatient treatment may feel like too much.
Our Evening IOP fits that middle ground. Clients attend three evenings a week at our Weston campus while continuing work, family, and daily responsibilities. The program offers structured clinical care, a consistent group, and a consistent treatment team.
What happens inside our Evening IOP
We run Evening IOP three nights a week at our Weston campus. Each session includes structured group therapy, with individual therapy and psychiatric support scheduled alongside the program.
We use CBT to address thought patterns linked to substance use and DBT to build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and relapse-prevention skills.
Individual therapy is part of the program, not a separate referral. Our clinicians and psychiatric team coordinate around one treatment plan. When medication management or medication-assisted treatment is clinically appropriate, it may be included within the same program.
We begin with an admissions consultation and clinical assessment before placement. We complete a clinical assessment first to decide whether IOP is the right fit, or whether PHP or another level of care should come first.
The clinical and medical team behind the IOP
The clinical team includes licensed addiction counselors, a licensed mental health counselor, and board-certified psychiatric support. Jillian Martin, our Director of Clinical Services, holds both LADC I and LMHC licensure and has over fifteen years in behavioral healthcare, including a decade in executive clinical leadership. Care is coordinated across the treatment team, not presented as dependent on a single named clinician.
Dr. Alrakawi provides medical oversight. He has practiced clinical medicine for over thirty years and brings academic rigor from his faculty role at Harvard Medical School and his attending work at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. His background supports care for medically complex presentations, including dual diagnosis cases where substance use and mental health conditions need to be addressed together.
Why outpatient care can work for Lincoln residents
For Lincoln residents, outpatient care can be practical because Charles River Recovery is located in nearby Weston. Clients do not have to pause work, step away from family life, or manage the disruption of residential treatment when structured outpatient care is clinically appropriate.
Lincoln sits near Route 2 and Route 117 and borders Weston directly. From Lincoln Center, the drive to our campus at 75 Norumbega Road depends on your starting point, route, and traffic conditions.
During assessment, we’ll help determine whether your home and work environment can support IOP, or whether a higher level of care would be the safer starting point.
Getting to our Weston campus from Lincoln
Our address is 75 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA 02493. From Lincoln, routes may follow Trapelo Road west into Weston, depending on your starting point. The distance depends on your starting point in Lincoln. Allow extra time for weekday evening traffic before the program starts.
We can also arrange transportation to and from the facility for clients who need it. Speak to our admissions team when you call.
What Charles River Recovery charges and what insurance covers
We can help verify your benefits before you begin treatment. Call with your insurance card, and we will confirm what your plan covers for IOP. Treatment costs vary by program and individual needs, and our admissions team can discuss payment and insurance options when you call.
We accept many major insurance plans, including Cigna, Aetna, AllWays Health Partners, Optum, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, UnitedHealthcare, ConnectiCare, Tufts Health Plan, Oxford Health Plans, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We accept most insurance plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many evenings a week is the programme?
The evening IOP runs three evenings a week at our Weston campus. Sessions are structured group therapy with individual therapy and psychiatric support scheduled alongside the group cadence. The three-evening structure is designed to fit around work, school, or family responsibilities without residential displacement.
Do I have to come to Weston every time, or is any of it remote?
The clinical program runs in person at our Weston campus. In-person care keeps clients connected with the clinical team and peer group. Call admissions to confirm whether any remote options are available for your level of care.
I am managing both substance use and a mental health condition. Does IOP cover both?
Yes. Our dual diagnosis program addresses substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously. The psychiatric and clinical teams coordinate on one plan. Dual diagnosis cases are a significant part of what we see.
What happens if IOP is not the right level of care for me?
The clinical assessment before admission is designed to catch this. If we assess you and conclude that PHP or residential detox would set you up better, we will tell you. We run a continuum that includes detoxification, residential treatment, day treatment, and Evening Treatment on the Weston campus, so moving to a more intensive level of care does not mean starting over with a new provider.
What do I need to bring to the first evening session?
Your insurance card and a valid ID. If you are on any current medications, bring them in original containers. The admissions team will walk you through everything else when you call ahead.
Three ways to start from Lincoln
Call our admissions line: (844) 666-2375. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will speak with a person on the first call.
Verify your insurance online: visit charlesriverrecovery.com/insurance-verification/ and use the online verification form. The admissions team will follow up after you submit the form.
Call our admissions line at (844) 666-2375 and ask for a benefits review. We confirm what your plan covers for IOP before you commit to anything.