Flexible & Effective Outpatient Care
River Rock Treatment specializes in outpatient programs that empower individuals to build recovery skills while navigating their daily lives. Care is tailored to each person's unique needs, offering different levels of intensity to provide the right support at the right time.
Typical Length: 2-4 Months
Schedule: 3 days/week, morning (9am-12pm) or evening (5:30pm-8:30pm)
IOP is designed for individuals who need more support than traditional weekly therapy. The program includes group therapy, individual counseling, and skills-building sessions, providing a solid clinical foundation while allowing clients to live at home.
Typical Length: Varies by need
Schedule: 1 day/week
OP serves as an ideal step-down from IOP or for individuals who need ongoing support to maintain their recovery. This less intensive program focuses on relapse prevention and helps clients continue to strengthen their coping skills and support networks.
Environment & Program Structure
River Rock Treatment provides services in a professional and welcoming office environment on the 5th floor of their building in downtown Burlington. As an outpatient-only facility, there are no living quarters. The focus is on creating a safe, supportive space for therapy and healing. Groups are kept small to ensure personalized attention, with a capacity of 12 clients per group. Each client is paired with a dedicated licensed counselor and a recovery coach for one-on-one support.
Treatment takes place in a comfortable and confidential office, not a residential or hospital-like facility.
Groups are limited to 12 participants to foster a safe, intimate environment and ensure everyone receives attention.
Every client works with their own counselor and recovery coach for personalized, one-on-one guidance.
Policies & Rules
As this is an outpatient office, clients come and go for scheduled sessions. It is not a locked or residential facility.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including Suboxone, is fully supported as part of a client's individualized treatment plan.
Smoking and vaping are permitted in designated areas outside the building, but not during group sessions.
Clients are permitted to have their personal phones and devices, but they must be silenced and put away during all therapy sessions.
Consistent attendance and active participation in scheduled group and individual sessions are required to remain in the program.
Clients are expected to maintain sobriety. Random drug and alcohol testing may be conducted to ensure a safe environment for all.
Program & Treatment
Learn about the program structure, therapy types, and treatment model.
River Rock Treatment emphasizes individualized, trauma-informed outpatient care. We incorporate evidence-based therapies with holistic and experiential activities, such as yoga, meditation, breathwork, and outdoor adventure programs. Our focus is on helping adults integrate recovery into their day-to-day life while maintaining daily responsibilities.
We offer an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and a standard Outpatient Program (OP).
We treat co-occurring mental health disorders alongside substance use in an integrated outpatient model, addressing both conditions simultaneously.
We use evidence-based therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, mindfulness, yoga, meditation, acudetox, breathwork, and outdoor experiential activities.
Our program is primarily therapy-based and not a 12-Step program. However, we recognize the value of community support, and while it's not a core part of our curriculum, we encourage clients to attend mutual-help meetings as part of their aftercare plan.
No, the program is not faith-based; it is trauma-informed and evidence-based, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and belief systems.
River Rock Treatment was founded in 2022.
Cost & Admission
Find answers about costs, insurance, and what's required for admission.
Costs vary based on insurance coverage and program length. For self-pay clients, the estimated cost is roughly $4,500 per month. We recommend calling for a free benefits verification to get an accurate estimate.
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans, including Vermont Medicaid. We can work as an in-network or out-of-network provider. Please note we do not accept United/Optum, Tricare, Harvard Pilgrim, or Medicare.
No, detox services are not offered at this outpatient facility. We can provide referrals to trusted detox centers if needed.
Yes, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including Suboxone, is supported as part of a client's comprehensive treatment plan.
Daily Life & Rules
Details on the office environment, what to expect, and facility policies.
Program lengths are individualized. Typically, the IOP program lasts between 2 to 4 months. The OP program can continue for as long as needed for ongoing support.
N/A, this is an outpatient facility. Clients attend their scheduled appointments and live off-site.
Yes, you may bring your personal electronic devices. However, they must be silenced and put away during group and individual therapy sessions to ensure a focused environment for all.
Yes, smoking and vaping are permitted in designated outdoor areas outside the building. This is not allowed during session times.
Inpatient addiction treatment provides 24/7 care in a residential setting, where individuals live at the facility. Outpatient treatment, like ours, allows individuals to continue living at home while attending scheduled therapy sessions, offering greater flexibility to maintain work, school, and family responsibilities.
This is a non-residential, outpatient office setting.
N/A, this is an outpatient facility with standard office bathrooms.
N/A, this is an outpatient facility. You only need to bring yourself for your scheduled appointments. A notebook can be helpful.
N/A, this is an outpatient facility. Please do not bring any drugs, alcohol, or weapons to the office.
Support, Staff & Community
Information on the care team, family involvement, and peer environment.
Our dedicated care team consists of licensed social workers, licensed counselors, and certified recovery coaches. We do not have medical staff like doctors or nurses on-site.
No, our staff consists of licensed social workers, counselors, and recovery coaches. We can provide referrals for psychiatric services if needed.
Our program is for co-ed adults (18+). You will be in a diverse group of peers with a mix of private insurance, state/Medicaid funding, and self-pay clients. Groups are small, with a maximum of 12 people.
N/A, this is an outpatient facility, so there are no formal visitation hours.
Family therapy and involvement can be incorporated into a client's individual treatment plan where appropriate and beneficial.
We offer a step-down to our standard Outpatient (OP) program for continued support. We also provide robust aftercare planning, including relapse prevention strategies and connections to community resources.
Yes, follow-up care and continued support are available through our OP program and aftercare planning services.
Payment & Cost Information
Insurance Accepted
River Rock Treatment works to make care accessible. We are in-network with some providers, accept most out-of-network PPO/POS plans, and are a Vermont Medicaid provider. Contact our admissions team for a free, confidential benefits verification.
Self-Pay Estimate
For clients paying out-of-pocket, the estimated cost is subject to change based on the level of care and program length. Please call to confirm exact pricing.
- Outpatient Services (Monthly Estimate):$4,500
Insurance Information
We accept most major insurances. Please note the following exceptions:
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Aetna
VT Medicaid
United/Optum
Tricare
Harvard Pilgrim
Medicare
