Wabash Valley Hospital

The Matrix Model® IOP

The Matrix Model is a comprehensive, sixteen-week, individualized alcohol and drug treatment program with more than 20 years of evidenced-based research and development. It is the most intensive addictions program offered by WVH. Matrix is a cutting-edge program that has been found to be most effective for those individuals who are dependent on methamphetamine, cocaine, and/or alcohol. The program is designed to provide clients with the essential tools that have been proven to help achieve abstinence and begin a long-term recovery program.

The philosophy of Matrix is built upon education, structure, planning, and support. The program focuses on initial stabilization, abstinence, maintenance, and relapse prevention throughout the recovery process. Matrix uses evidenced-based materials to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by alcohol and other drug use as it brings balance between global topics important to all people in recovery and individualized client needs.

Matrix includes the following components:
Individual and conjoint sessions ~ Ten 1-hour sessions that meet once per week for the first eight weeks, then once per month for two months.

Early Recovery Skills Group ~ Eight 1-hour sessions that meet twice per week for the first four weeks.

Relapse Prevention Group ~ Thirty-two 90-minute sessions that meet twice per week for the entire 16 weeks.

Family Education Group ~ Twelve 90-minute sessions that meet once per week for the first 12 weeks.

Social Support Group ~ Up to thirty-six 90-minute sessions that meet once per week after the initial 16 weeks.

Intensive Outpatient Programs
Wabash Valley Hospital, Inc. offers Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) at several of our branch offices for chemically dependent individuals. IOP is geared toward those who need more guidance than the traditional outpatient counseling, yet less intensive than Riverside. IOP meets three evenings per week for five weeks, followed by a six-week aftercare program. IOP offers those chemically dependent the opportunity to receive maximum help while still maintaining their daily activities and work schedules.

Court Alcohol Programs
Since the early 1980's, Wabash Valley Hospital has provided alcohol and drug court referral programs through contractual agreements with several courts. In addition to assessments and referrals, services include Level I and Level II educational programs and treatment, when indicated, for chemical dependency. All addictions staff are certified by the Indiana Counselors Association on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Inc. All programs are regularly certified by designated state agencies.