Recognizing the need for outpatient addictions treatment HOPE established an outpatient program in 1999.This is available to those who need intensive treatment coupled with a long term residential stay and for those who are capable of getting the treatment needed while remaining at home and on the job. In addition to assessments, HOPE offers an intensive outpatient program, aftercare, individual counseling, and special focused groups such as relapse prevention and co-occurring disorders. Our intensive outpatient program offers daily groups that meet for three hours four times weekly over 8 weeks. Each session includes education about addictions, learning and practicing coping skills needed for lasting sobriety, and group therapy. Strong emphasis is placed on the use of 12 Step programs for support and principles for change. Hopes intensive outpatient program is a routine part of the program for residents of Opportunity House who require/need intensive outpatient treatment. Intensive Outpatient Treatment is available to indigent clients, as well as those having Tenncare coverage. Half way house fees are $125 weekly & this covers room, board, & counseling. . Assessments, intensive outpatient programs consisting of 3 hour sessions 4 evenings per week for 8 weeks, and low intensity programs for 2 hours a session once a week for 12 weeks. Weekly aftercare program available.