Evening Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Addiction Treatment near Auburn, GA
River City Recovery offers an Evening Intensive Outpatient Program at its Columbus location. River City Recovery offers sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:15 PM to 9:15 PM, but callers should reconfirm the schedule.

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- LocationColumbus, GA3822 Rosemont Drive, Columbus, GA 31904. If you are in Auburn, GA, you can call about outpatient care at the Columbus facility.
- Levels of careOutpatientPHP, IOP, Evening IOP, and outpatient therapy
- Admissions706-617-4970A private first call about fit and next steps
- Listed facility hoursMon–Fri9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; closed Saturday and Sunday
At a Glance
River City Recovery offers an Evening Intensive Outpatient Program at its Columbus location. River City Recovery offers sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:15 PM to 9:15 PM, but callers should reconfirm the schedule. Adults near Auburn can ask admissions about assessment, program fit, travel, and current participation expectations.
River City Recovery’s published outpatient programs are based in Columbus, GA. People in Auburn, GA can contact admissions to discuss whether care in Columbus may fit after assessment. You can review IOP, PHP, and insurance verification when you are ready.

How Evening IOP Supports Outpatient Care
Evening Intensive Outpatient Program care provides a structured outpatient option outside common daytime work hours. Participants continue living at home or in their existing community rather than at River City Recovery. The program is based at the Columbus facility and can address adult substance use and mental health needs when IOP is appropriate based on assessment.
- Evening IOP supports care outside common work hours
- Adults near Auburn attend the program in Columbus, GA
An evening schedule may help some people balance treatment with employment, education, caregiving, or other daytime responsibilities. Scheduling convenience is only one part of the decision. Clinical or medical needs, current stability, substance use, medications, and ability to participate safely in outpatient care also matter. River City Recovery does not guarantee that a person will be admitted or that Evening IOP will be the recommended level.
Schedule and Columbus Location

River City Recovery offers Evening IOP on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:15 PM to 9:15 PM. This schedule should be reconfirmed directly because program details can change. General facility hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and those hours do not indicate continuous admission availability.
- Reconfirm the evening schedule before planning regular travel
- Columbus, GA attendance requires reliable evening transportation
The treatment location is 3822 Rosemont Drive in Columbus. People traveling from the Auburn area should consider transportation, evening travel, work end times, family obligations, and their ability to attend consistently. Admissions can explain current expectations and help a caller understand whether pursuing assessment for Columbus-based care is a practical next step.
Services Available to Support Recovery
River City Recovery's available services include individual therapy, medication management, drug testing and monitoring, family support, case management, care coordination, referrals, clinical or medical assessments, and medical oversight. The services included in a person's care depend on assessment and treatment planning. An Evening IOP schedule does not mean that every participant receives the same service combination.
- Your care plan reflects individual assessed needs
- Referrals address services outside River City Recovery’s scope
Individual therapy may address personal concerns and recovery goals. Medication management and oversight may support appropriate needs within the outpatient scope. Monitoring can contribute information relevant to care. Case management and coordination may help address practical barriers or connections with outside providers. Family support may involve appropriate supportive people. Referrals can help when a service is needed that River City Recovery does not provide.

Levels of care
Outpatient Levels of Care in Columbus, GA
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Structured daytime outpatient care with clinical oversight.
Explore Partial Hospitalization (PHP)Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Several treatment sessions each week while you keep up with daily life.
Explore Intensive Outpatient (IOP)Evening IOP
Intensive outpatient care scheduled after typical work hours.
Explore Evening IOPOutpatient Therapy
One-to-one therapy on a less intensive schedule.
Explore Outpatient Therapy
Deciding Whether to Call About Evening IOP
Before calling, write down the main substance use or mental health concerns, current medications, treatment history, and scheduling needs. Ask how assessment works, whether the evening schedule remains current, and what regular participation requires. If transportation from near Auburn is a concern, raise it during the conversation. Accurate planning can help someone decide whether to continue with the admissions process.
- Admissions explains assessment, scheduling, and participation expectations
- Evening care for people near Auburn is delivered in Columbus, GA
Anyone with an urgent or life-threatening concern should contact emergency services. Questions about insurance or payment should be individually verified without assuming acceptance or coverage. The provider is listed in The Joint Commission Behavioral Health Care and Human Services locator, provider ID 744716, for PHP, IOP, and outpatient therapy categories. See how to start for more guidance.

A practical next step
Get clarity on insurance and care
Coverage depends on your plan and the care being considered. Our admissions team can explain verification and help you understand the next step.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Evening IOP schedule?
River City Recovery offers Evening IOP on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:15 PM to 9:15 PM. Call to reconfirm the schedule before arranging travel or changing other commitments. Current attendance expectations and availability should also be discussed directly with admissions during the inquiry process.
Where can adults near Auburn learn about River City Recovery’s Evening IOP?
Evening IOP is offered at River City Recovery's Columbus location. Adults near Auburn can ask whether the schedule and travel requirements are practical for them. Location alone does not determine admission or whether Evening IOP is clinically appropriate.
Is Evening IOP residential treatment?
No. Evening IOP is outpatient care, so participants do not live at the facility. The published PHP, IOP, and therapy options are outpatient and do not involve an overnight stay. An assessment helps determine whether an outpatient evening program fits the person's needs, stability, and ability to participate according to program expectations.
How should possible withdrawal needs and detox referrals be considered before Evening IOP?
Withdrawal needs may require medical evaluation before considering outpatient care. For immediate danger, call 911 or use an emergency or crisis resource now. A person who may need withdrawal management, urgent medical attention, or another service beyond outpatient care should seek an appropriate provider. Care coordination and referrals may support nonemergency connections outside the program. River City Recovery provides detox referrals when needed.
What happens during the first call about Evening IOP?
The first call provides a chance to discuss your substance use or mental health concerns, medications, treatment history, schedule, and travel needs. Admissions can explain the assessment process, current participation expectations, and care in Columbus, GA. The listed evening schedule should also be reconfirmed because program details can change.
Admissions
Talk with River City Recovery
Call River City Recovery at 706-617-4970 to reconfirm the Evening IOP schedule near Auburn.







