Arbor Intensive Outpatient

Arbor Intensive Outpatient provides structured outpatient addiction treatment and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adults in Georgetown and the surrounding Williamson County area. The program is designed for people who need more than weekly counseling but do not require around-the-clock residential care — including those stepping down from inpatient or residential treatment programs who want to maintain clinical support as they re-enter their lives.

The IOP at The Arbor is built specifically to bridge that transition. Clients work through co-occurring disorders, dual diagnosis concerns, and substance use treatment in a setting that is structured yet flexible enough to allow participation in work, school, or family life. The program operates seven days a week, with weekday hours extending to 10:00 PM to accommodate varied schedules.

One of the defining features of Arbor Intensive Outpatient is what happens after formal treatment ends. The center's aftercare framework includes a sober living program, an alumni program, ongoing outpatient and follow-up care, and an advocacy program — all aimed at keeping people embedded in a recovery community long after they complete their primary programming. For families evaluating treatment options, this kind of post-treatment infrastructure often signals the difference between a program that ends at discharge and one that functions as an ongoing recovery partner.

Family support groups are part of the active treatment model as well, not just an afterthought. The integration of family into the recovery process reflects the program's understanding that substance use disorders affect entire households, and that durable recovery is built with — not apart from — the people closest to the client.

The clinical work at Arbor Intensive Outpatient draws from several confirmed modalities: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), 12-step immersion, trauma therapy, equine assisted therapy, and dual diagnosis treatment. CBT and trauma therapy address the psychological underpinnings of addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions, while 12-step immersion connects clients to one of the most established peer-support frameworks in recovery. Equine assisted therapy adds a dimension that is uncommon at the outpatient level, using interaction with horses to support emotional regulation and self-awareness.

The program treats a broad range of addiction conditions including alcohol addiction, opioid addiction, heroin addiction, fentanyl addiction, meth addiction, cocaine addiction, benzo addiction, and prescription drug addiction, as well as co-occurring disorders. This breadth means that individuals with complex or poly-substance histories are not turned away — the clinical structure is built to address that complexity directly.

Arbor Intensive Outpatient holds CARF accreditation, a nationally recognized quality standard for behavioral health and addiction treatment programs. For those evaluating a recovery center, CARF accreditation signals that the program meets independently verified standards for clinical practice and organizational accountability.

The center accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay. TRICARE eligibility makes this program a viable option for active-duty military members, veterans, and their dependents seeking outpatient addiction treatment in the Georgetown, TX area. Prospective clients and family members can reach the admissions team directly at (844) 413-2690 or visit thearbor.com for more information.