Adult IOP: Intensive support for adults
Built around your life, not against it.
Manna Treatment's Adult Intensive Outpatient Program gives adults in and around Duluth and the greater Atlanta area structured, evidence-based care for anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional challenges — with day and evening tracks so treatment fits around work, school, and family.
The Program
A structured, supportive IOP for adults — without putting life on hold
Our Adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is built for adults who need consistent, meaningful support, but don't require inpatient care. Participants stay engaged in daily life while building the tools and confidence to thrive.
- Meets 4 days per week (Mon – Thu) with a choice between daytime or evening tracks.
- Designed for adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional challenges.
- Receive care from highly trained clinicians using evidence-based treatment.
- Stay engaged in your daily life, keep working, studying, and caring for family while in treatment.
- More support than weekly therapy, without hospitalization or inpatient care.
- Psychiatric and medication management are integrated with your therapy team.
Finding the right support
How should I know if an adult IOP group is right for me?
Adult IOP may be a good fit if several of the experiences below feel familiar. Our team can learn about your needs and help you decide whether this level of support is right for you.
Are you currently:
18 years or older- Struggling with anxiety and/or depression
- Feeling isolated or disconnected from others
- Having difficulty functioning at home, at work, or in relationships
- Needing more consistent support than weekly therapy
- Looking to achieve personal growth through peer connections and skill building
- Interested in long-term recovery
Two Daily Tracks
Choose the schedule that fits your life
Both tracks meet 4 days a week; Monday through Thursday, and offer the same clinical programming, just pick the time of day that works around your work, school, or family responsibilities!
Day Track
Monday – Thursday, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Ideal for adults with evening family commitments or nontraditional work schedules.
Inquire about this trackEvening Track
Monday – Thursday, 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Built for adults who work or attend school during the day and need care after hours.
Inquire about this trackOur Approach
Evidence-based care, delivered with warmth
Treatment combines proven therapeutic approaches with genuine human connection — so adults build practical skills and feel supported every step of the way.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns.
DBT Skills
Distress tolerance, emotion regulation, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Mindfulness
Practical tools to ground the body and quiet an anxious mind.
Family Involvement
Loved ones are partners, we help families support lasting change.
Peer Connection
A small, supportive group of adults who understand what you're going through.
In-Network Care
Preferred partner with most major insurers, making care more accessible.
Group Therapy
An active treatment environment — not just passive discussions
Our groups are designed to be interactive. Clients have opportunities to learn new skills, discuss real-life situations, receive feedback, practice communication, and connect what they're learning to their everyday lives.
- Process groups
- Psychoeducation
- Coping skills
- Emotional regulation
- Communication
- Relationships
- Mindfulness
- Stress management
- Relapse prevention when applicable
- Self-esteem and self-awareness
- Trauma-informed skill development
- Life skills
What happens in process groups?
Process groups are a space to work through what's happening in your life right now, with the support of your clinician and peers. They may help you:
- Identify current emotions
- Explore patterns of behavior
- Practice healthy communication
- Receive constructive feedback
- Increase self-awareness
- Identify barriers to progress
- Develop healthier coping strategies
- Learn from other group members' experiences
Interactive & creative treatment
We use creative and experiential activities when appropriate to support your goals. These activities can give clients another way to express themselves, reflect on their experiences, and practice therapeutic skills. Examples include:
- Art-based emotional expression
- Values collages
- Vision boards
- Journaling
- Music or lyric-based reflection
- Drawing emotional experiences
- Creative coping-skill activities
- Strengths exercises
- Relationship mapping
- Mindfulness-based activities
- Therapeutic writing
Common questions, answered
Immediate support
24/7 crisis helplines
If you are in immediate crisis, please reach out to one of the following 24/7 helplines.
Find more trusted information on our Research and Resources page.
Ready to take the next step?
Reach out by phone or through our inquiry form. Our team will schedule a brief call, verify your benefits, and walk you through the next steps, typically within a few business days.
3305 Breckinridge Blvd #116, Duluth, GA 30096