Intensive Outpatient Programs | IOP Mental Health
A critical foundation for treatment whether you are stepping down or stepping up in levels of care.
Our IOP
Group Tele-Health Sessions:
Held for 3 hours a day x 3 days a week
Blocks include dual diagnosis process therapy
Provides education and skills for lasting recovery
1-on-1 Sessions:
1 hour of 1-on-1 therapy per week with primary clinician
Focus on individual needs
Insurance:
We accept most insurances
We'll guide you through the process by working with your insurance company
Contact our team for a verification of benefits
First Responder IOP Mental Health
First responders regularly experience intense stress and trauma, making tailored mental health support critical. Stepstone Connect’s specialized Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is specifically designed to address these unique challenges. Our skilled, trauma-informed clinicians deliver compassionate group telehealth and personalized one-on-one sessions to help responders effectively manage stress, recover from trauma, and build lasting resilience. With flexible scheduling and a focus on privacy, Stepstone empowers first responders to regain control, restore balance, and sustain their mental well-being for the long term.
Online Counseling
Telehealth Platform:
Stepstone Connect’s telehealth platform has helped normalize and expand behavioral health care across generations.
We’re proud to provide accredited counseling and eliminate the barriers to behavioral health access.
Universal Access:
Easy, private, quick, and convenient way to connect
Empowers you to speak with clinicians at times and from locations of your choosing
Eliminates the time and expense of traveling to a clinician
Maintain Proper Life Balance:
Saves valuable time
Allows you to feel safe & secure at home
Maintains maximum privacy
Stepstone Clinicians
Nationally Recognized:
Stepstone’s clinicians are trauma-trained, culturally competent, and understand and respect your needs
They are recovery and trauma-informed therapists committed to your overall well-being
Stepstone Connect is accredited by The Joint Commission
Rigorously Vetted:
Our rigorous vetting and credentialing process is highly selective
Our Stepstone team also includes first responders, doctors, critical incident specialists, and other professionals who have dedicated their careers to wellness
Here’s Why We Lead the Nation in First Responder IOP Care
Built for the Badge. Powered by Trust. Proven to Heal.
We’re Built Exclusively for First Responders
Our program isn't a one-size-fits-all mental health solution. It’s designed from the ground up to meet the unique psychological, emotional, and occupational challenges faced by law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, corrections officers, dispatchers, and federal agents. You won’t have to explain “the job”—we already understand it.
Clinicians Who Get It
Our therapists don’t just work with first responders—they specialize in treating them. Every clinician is trained in trauma, PTSD, substance use, and burnout through the lens of public safety service. Cultural competency isn't an afterthought. It’s the foundation of our care.
100% Virtual, 100% Real
We offer fully virtual IOP services, making it easier for you to access care, no matter your location, schedule, or mobility. Whether you're still working, off-duty, or on restricted status, we make mental health care accessible without sacrificing connection or clinical excellence.
Proven Outcomes That Save Lives
We don’t just offer care. We offer results. We’ve guided thousands of first responders back to the field—or onto a new chapter shaped by their own terms and purpose.
