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Huntington Beach, California

Evening IOP in Orange County

If you are juggling work, school or family, Evening IOP gets you structured, evidence-based care without pausing your life. At Silver Lining Recovery in Huntington Beach, evening sessions combine personalized treatment plans, group and individual therapy, and trauma-aware support so you keep making progress while staying on top of your job, classes or caregiving.

Medically Reviewed By: Dr. Atul Grover, Medical DirectorLast reviewed: September 22, 2026
Schedule

Mon to Thu, 6pm to 9pm

Individual therapy

One session a week

Location

Huntington Beach, free on-site parking

Insurance check

Free and confidential

Evening IOP in Orange County

Evening IOP delivers the same clinical intensity as our daytime program, scheduled after typical work hours. Sessions combine group therapy, individual counseling and trauma-aware support, so you can keep your job, classes or caregiving duties while building consistent progress.

Treatment plans are personalized after a confidential intake and clinical assessment, and can move up to PHP or step down to standard outpatient care as your needs change.

Silver Lining Recovery is accredited by the Joint Commission and listed with CCAPP and SAMHSA.

Why evening

Built for people who cannot step away during the day

Evening and virtual scheduling

Join in-person evening groups or attend virtually, so treatment fits around work, class or family instead of forcing you to pause life.

Small, skills-focused groups

Groups are kept intentionally small for real practice with CBT and DBT skills and more individual attention from your clinician.

Confidential and trauma-aware

Groups are facilitated to protect personal disclosures, and staff review confidentiality expectations at orientation.

Not sure whether evening sessions fit your schedule?

Our admissions team can walk through the evening options in a few minutes. Checking your coverage first is free, confidential and carries no obligation.

What is included

Therapies used in Evening IOP

A personalized mix, chosen after your intake and clinical assessment.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Helps you spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that drive cravings and relapse.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Builds emotion-regulation, distress-tolerance and interpersonal skills.

EMDR

A trauma-focused method that helps process painful memories and lower trauma-driven cravings.

Group therapy

Small, clinician-led groups where you practice skills, get peer feedback and build sober routines.

Individual therapy

One-on-one counseling that targets your personal triggers, history and goals.

What else is included

Additional therapies and ongoing support

Added to your plan when clinically appropriate, after intake and assessment.

TMS therapy

A noninvasive option for treatment-resistant depression, used when clinically appropriate.

Internal Family Systems

A trauma-informed approach used alongside CBT, DBT and EMDR to support processing and stabilization.

Medication management

Psychiatric check-ins and medication review and coordination for stabilization and relapse prevention, as clinically appropriate.

Meditation therapy

Short, practical mindfulness exercises that help you notice cravings without reacting to them.

Relapse prevention planning

Structured sessions on cue recognition, coping strategies and concrete response plans.

Step down to OP and aftercare

As stability improves, you can move to Outpatient Program and aftercare, which focus on maintenance and relapse prevention.

Program spotlight

Virtual IOP, the same clinical program from anywhere in California

Most virtual outpatient programs are therapy only and send anything medical elsewhere. Ours is run by the same physicians, nurses and clinicians as the Huntington Beach program, over a secure HIPAA-compliant platform.

6 to 12Weeks, typical length
3 tracksMorning, afternoon, evening
StatewideAnywhere in California
Explore Virtual IOP
Secure video platformHIPAA compliant, no app install required
Medication managed in housePsychiatric evaluation by our own physicians
Live group sessionsSmall cohorts, the same curriculum as in person
Most major insurance acceptedVerification takes about two minutes
Insurance providers

Most major insurance accepted

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Cigna
TriWestHealthcare Alliance
TRICARE
Aetna
AnthemBlue Cross
Health Net
UnitedHealthcare
Optum
First Health

Which level of care your plan covers depends on your specific benefits and medical necessity. Verification is free, takes about two minutes, and carries no obligation to enroll.

How to start

Getting started takes one phone call

1

Free confidential phone intake and insurance check

Share your history and evening availability. We ask about substance use, mental health, medications and scheduling needs, then run a verification of benefits to estimate coverage.

2

Clinical assessment and evaluation

You meet a licensed clinician for a full clinical assessment and, where indicated, an evaluation for medication review, in person or by telehealth.

3

Individualized treatment plan and schedule

We build a personalized plan that fits work, school and family obligations, including small-group therapy, individual counseling and medication coordination.

4

Start of treatment and orientation

On your first night you attend a short orientation, meet the clinical team and join your initial group session. Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early for paperwork and to confirm emergency contacts.

5

First-week review and adjustments

After your first several sessions, the team reviews attendance, safety and symptom response, and adjusts your schedule or level of care as needed.

Start evening IOP in Huntington Beach

Call 866-681-0927 to schedule an evening intake, or request a free, confidential insurance check and assessment. Our admissions team will find the next available evening slot and explain your options before you commit to anything.

Levels of care

How Evening IOP compares to the other programs

Levels of care differ by how many hours a week you spend in treatment. The same team runs all of them.

Who you will work with

The clinical team

Every program here is run by licensed, credentialed clinicians. These are the people you will actually see.

Meet the full team
Related care

Care that runs alongside your program

Whichever level you are in, these sit next to it rather than replacing it.

Substance use treatment scheduled around work, school and family.

How the programs differ, with process groups capped at eight clients.

Where a mental health condition and substance use are treated together by one clinical team.

Trauma-focused outpatient treatment, including EMDR, for post-traumatic stress.

From our clients

What treatment here is actually like

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"Silver Lining is a great place for mental health and substance use disorder treatment. I’ve been here for both. Every single person from staff to clinicians to ownership all genuinely care and make the time to show they care. Programming is thoughtful, informative, and very engaging. There is much more thought into treating the root cause than the symptom."
Andru C. · July 2025
"The support and real care they give is unmatched. I can say without any doubt that the people that make up this community have a calling to serve and support those of us trying to heal and find a new way of life. Today I’m over five months clean, I have a career that feeds my energy, and a community of people that help me stay accountable."
V. K. · May 2025
"Silver Lining Recovery is a fantastic program for anyone seeking treatment for drug and/or alcohol abuse. Barmak and his staff were a delight to work with. Highly recommended."
CJ L. · July 2023
Verification is freeWe check your benefits at no cost and with no obligation to enroll.
The call is confidentialProtected health information stays protected. Nothing is shared without consent.
Same-day assessmentsSame-day assessments are usually available.
Common questions

Questions people ask before they call

Evening IOP offers focused treatment multiple evenings per week so you can keep work or school. Programs typically run several weeks, and your exact schedule and length are set after intake so care fits your goals and availability. Some people step down from PHP and need a longer stretch in IOP. Others complete a shorter plan once they’ve met their treatment goals. Your clinician will recommend the right duration during assessment. We follow ASAM criteria , which match treatment intensity and length to clinical need instead of a one-size-fits-all model. More detail: how long is IOP?

Silver Lining Recovery accepts most major insurance, including Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, TriWest/TRICARE, Aetna, Anthem and Health Net. We offer a free, confidential insurance check during intake so you have a clear estimate of benefits, authorizations and likely out-of-pocket costs before you begin care.

You can request a Verification of Benefits from your insurer before your first visit. We also run a benefits check during a confidential intake to confirm copays, prior authorization needs, and cost estimates. If your insurer won’t give you a clear answer, ask for a written VOB or a member-handbook entry and note the customer-service reference number, then bring that to intake so we can resolve any gaps.

Most first visits include intake paperwork, a clinical assessment, and a treatment-planning meeting. We review medical history, current medications, and safety risks, and you leave with an individualized plan and group assignments. If withdrawal management or PHP-level care is clinically indicated, we’ll coordinate a safe referral rather than admit you to IOP. Silver Lining Recovery is an outpatient provider and does not provide detox on site.

Evening IOP is usually a good fit if you have a substance use disorder or a co-occurring mental health condition, you’re medically stable, and you can attend evening sessions without around-the-clock medical supervision. Active withdrawal that needs medical monitoring, or severe uncontrolled psychiatric symptoms, may require a higher level of care first. Clinicians screen for these factors during intake and coordinate referrals when a higher level of care is appropriate.

Yes. We provide virtual make-up sessions and hybrid options so you can keep pace with group work and clinical assignments. Availability is reviewed during intake and documented in your individualized plan. See our Virtual IOP page.

Yes. Your treatment records and communications are protected under HIPAA and professional confidentiality standards. Evening groups are facilitated to protect personal disclosures, and staff review confidentiality expectations at orientation. Limited exceptions exist, such as an immediate danger to yourself or others, or a court subpoena. If you have questions about privacy, raise them with your intake clinician or the program director.

We offer a veterans and active military track and integrated treatment for co-occurring trauma and mood conditions, with trauma-informed therapy and clinical care as needed. We coordinate with TRICARE benefits where applicable.

Self-pay costs vary by treatment plan and length of care. During a free, confidential benefits check we can outline a cost estimate and discuss payment options.

An admissions clinician reviews your form and calls or texts to schedule a brief intake. We screen for safety, current substance use, and any co-occurring mental health concerns so we can recommend the right level of care. If Evening IOP fits, we’ll propose a schedule and an intake time. If another level of care suits you better, we’ll explain the options and help you get there.

Our team completes a Verification of Benefits while you wait for a confirmation call. We ask only for the basic details your insurer requires, then confirm what services are likely covered and any expected out-of-pocket costs. If coverage is limited, we’ll discuss payment options and alternative scheduling so treatment still fits your life.

Yes. Call (866) 681-0927 to find an evening slot, update your preferred days, or flag work and family constraints. We document your needs so the clinical team can personalize your first weeks of care.

Dr. Atul Grover

Medically Reviewed By

Dr. Atul Grover

Last reviewed: September 22, 2026

Dr. Atul Grover, MD, is Medical Director at Silver Lining Recovery. He is board-certified in Addiction Medicine and Anesthesiology, trained at UCLA, and is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. He oversees medical care including medication-assisted treatment and co-occurring mental health conditions.

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Start evening IOP that fits your life

Silver Lining Recovery’s Evening IOP in Huntington Beach serves Orange County, including Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Westminster and Seal Beach. Call for a free, confidential assessment and insurance check.

Medical disclaimer. This page is for general information only and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It does not create a provider and patient relationship. Always speak with a qualified health professional about your own situation. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911.

Program hours, session counts and level of care recommendations described here are typical ranges. Your own plan is set by a licensed clinician during assessment. Insurance coverage varies by plan and by medical necessity.