Watching your child or teen struggle and not knowing exactly how to help is one of the most challenging parts of parenting.
Protected Roots Integrative (PRI) offers an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adolescents ages 13-17 in San Diego. IOP gives your teen structured, several-day-a-week therapeutic support while they stay connected to school, friends, and home life.
If your child is younger, ages 10-13, and ADHD or neurodivergence is the primary concern, our ADHD Intensive program may be a better fit.
ADHD Intensive: 3 hrs/week, Mon/Wed/Fri
Teen IOP: 3 hrs/day, 3-5 days/week
Young Adult IOP: 3 hrs/day, 3 days/week
PRI offers a few different IOP tracks built around specific ages and needs.
Families and young adults often turn to IOP when facing real difficulty that doesn’t require the full structure of a daily hospitalization-level program. This can look like:
If a few of these sound familiar, IOP may be the right next step. Our admissions team can help you understand if IOP fits your situation.
IOP provides structured support while you or your family continue daily life at home. Our program includes:
Our local facilities provide a calm, structured therapeutic environment accessible to families throughout San Diego.
Treatment is built on the Attachment, Regulation, and Competency Framework, with daily multifamily group sessions built directly into the program.
PRI tracks clinical progress using standardized assessments, so treatment stays grounded in what’s actually working for each client.
IOP combines real clinical structure with the flexibility to keep living at home, going to school or work, and staying connected to daily life.
IOP is generally less expensive than residential or inpatient care while still providing rigorous therapeutic intensity.
Because clients return home each day, they can apply coping strategies in real-world situations right away, strengthening long-term resilience.
Group therapy fosters connection, reduces isolation, and builds a supportive community among people facing similar challenges.
Many clients entering IOP experience co-occurring conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, or substance use concerns. Our clinical team is experienced in addressing dual diagnosis presentations through integrated treatment planning and coordinated care.
If ADHD symptoms are contributing to emotional or behavioral instability, our team can incorporate targeted interventions within IOP.
PRI works with many major insurance providers to make quality care more accessible for families, including Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Blue California, TriWest Healthcare Alliance, Cigna, Magellan Health, Sharp Health Plan, Optum, UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare, and TRICARE.
Our team can verify your benefits before treatment begins, so you understand costs upfront.
We’ve made getting started as simple as possible:
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Every family and young adult who reaches out to PRI is met with the same care we bring to treatment: individualized attention from the very first conversation.
Duration varies based on individual progress but often ranges from several weeks to a few months.
PRI works with many major insurance providers to make quality care more accessible for families. Insurance benefits vary by plan, so our team verifies your specific coverage before treatment begins, giving you a clear picture of cost upfront.
IOP involves fewer hours per day and fewer days per week than PHP, making it a good fit for people who need consistent structure but can manage more independence day to day.
After an initial call and clinical assessment, most clients are able to begin treatment within a short timeframe. Our admissions team can walk you through specific next steps.
Book your appointment now to connect with one of our experts.
We understand that situations can make us feel lonely, but we are here to accompany you and provide the best advice for you.
