Start the School Year with the Right Support
The beginning of a new school year can bring new challenges for kids and teens struggling with anxiety, depression, school avoidance, emotional regulation or other mental health concerns.
If you’re already seeing signs that your child is struggling, you don’t have to wait to see if things improve on their own. Getting the right support early can help your child build coping skills, regain confidence and work toward greater success at home and at school.
Request a diagnostic assessment to learn whether Aris Clinic’s Intensive Outpatient Program may be the right next step for your child.
Historically, 90% of our IOP participants discharge to outpatient care and return to school in an average of eight weeks.
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If your child is struggling because of behavioral or mental health issues, early intervention is critical. We specialize in addressing:
- Anxiety / Excessive Worry
- Bullying
- Depression
- Mood Dysregulation
- School Avoidance
- Social Struggles
- Suicidal Thinking, Self-Harm
- Technology Addiction
- Trauma and Loss
Our team leads a structured, yet nurturing, in-person day of therapy, medication management and educational services in place of the regular school day. Kids learn empowering social, psycho-educational, mindfulness and coping skills. The program runs five days a week, is tailored to patient age and needs, and typically lasts 8-12 weeks.
Why Choose Aris Clinic?
Curious what care at Aris Clinic looks like? Watch our video to see how children and teens in our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) build resilience, manage emotions, and regain confidence. Hear directly from kids, families, and staff about the support and transformation that happens every day.
Mental Health Treatment + Education
Students receive 3 hours of educational programming and 3 hours of intensive therapeutic programming each day, helping them continue their education while receiving the mental health support they need. Group therapy sizes are limited to 8 members.
In addition, our program offers a low student to teacher ratio of 10:1. Frequent teacher interaction is provided to support students with educational needs. Teachers coordinate appropriate courses and learning materials to support each student.
Typical School Year Daily Schedule
Our team works closely with patients and their families to identify problem areas. We group patients by age and therapeutic needs.
- Program Hours: Monday–Friday
- Grades 2–8 – 8:15 a.m. check in, 3:00 p.m. departure
- Grades 7–12 – 9:00 a.m. check in, 3:45 p.m. departure
- 3 Hours of Educational Programming: Patients earn credit for their school work while at Aris Clinic through Minnesota’s public Northeast Metro District 916.
- 3 Hours of Intensive Therapeutic Programming: Group therapy includes activities and learning social, psycho-educational, mindfulness and coping skills.
- Psychiatry Sessions: 3–5 times per week, based on patient need.
- Family Therapy: A weekly session to discuss strategies and convey progress.
Successful Outcomes
Since 2007, we’ve been helping kids get back on track. One step at a time. One hand at a time. Common outcomes for patients who complete our IOP are:
- School attendance and greater success in school
- Stronger and healthier relationships
- Ability to function within appropriate boundaries
- Improved social awareness
- Better coping skills in difficult situations
When Is It Time to Get More Support?
Changes at the beginning of a school year can be challenging, but some kids and teens may need more support than time alone can provide. Consider reaching out if your child is:
- Avoiding or refusing to attend school
- Experiencing significant anxiety about school
- Withdrawing from friends, family or activities
- Struggling to manage emotions or behavior
- Having difficulty functioning at home or at school
- Receiving outpatient support but continuing to struggle
Early intervention can help address challenges before they become more disruptive to your child’s daily life.
Not Sure if IOP Is the Right Fit?
You don’t have to figure that out on your own. Request an assessment appointment or more information, and our team can help you understand your options and determine the appropriate next step for your child.
Diagnostic assessment appointments are typically covered by insurance.
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