Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health in North Charleston, South Carolina offers an Adolescent Evening Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for teens ages 12–17. This level of care is designed for adolescents who need structured, consistent therapeutic support but can safely live at home. An evening schedule can be especially practical for families who want a higher level of care while keeping teens connected to school and daytime responsibilities.

Palmetto Lowcountry describes the evening IOP as meeting after school from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The typical length is four to six weeks. The program is offered both in-person and virtually, which can help families manage transportation, school schedules, and other logistics while maintaining continuity of care.

The Adolescent Evening IOP is described as offering many of the same treatments and therapies as a traditional intensive outpatient program, beginning with an intake assessment completed in person with a parent or guardian. Palmetto Lowcountry notes that treatment includes evidence-based services, including two hours of processing-oriented group therapy and one hour of psychoeducation focused on learning and practicing coping strategies. The program also references individualized treatment planning and medication management when needed.

The program targets a range of mental health concerns that can disrupt a teen’s functioning. Palmetto Lowcountry lists depression and anxiety (including social anxiety, panic attacks, and OCD), self-harm, bipolar and other mood disorders, intrusive thoughts, low self-esteem, and emotional regulation challenges. Over time, an IOP structure can support symptom stabilization, improved coping, and stronger routines that families can reinforce at home.

Family involvement is integrated into the model. Palmetto Lowcountry describes multifamily therapy as part of the IOP, with an emphasis on strengthening parent–teen connection and improving communication through education and guided therapeutic work. For many families, this component helps caregivers understand what their teen is practicing in treatment and how to support healthier patterns outside of sessions.

Families considering Palmetto Lowcountry’s adolescent evening IOP can review whether an evening schedule and the choice of in-person vs. virtual participation fit their teen’s needs and safety level. Asking about admission criteria, group topics, and how aftercare is planned can help caregivers decide if this intensive outpatient option is an appropriate next step.