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10 Best Intensive Outpatient Programs in South Carolina (2026)

We list 36 intensive outpatient programs in South Carolina, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data, with the most in Greenville (5), Columbia (3), and Florence (3). Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.

  • 36Treatment facilities
  • 10Offer detox
  • 5Inpatient / residential
  • 28Accept Medicaid

Intensive Outpatient (IOP): the basics

An intensive outpatient program (IOP) is addiction treatment that meets several times a week for a few hours at a time while you live at home. Adult programs commonly provide about 9 to 19 hours of therapy a week, often for several weeks to a few months. IOP fits people who need more than weekly counseling but not 24-hour care. Read the full guide →

2026 rankings

Top 10 intensive outpatient programs in South Carolina

Ranked by the StartDrugRehab Score: accreditation, levels of care, patient ratings and payment options. Featured or claimed status never affects rank. How we rank

  1. Recovery Centers of America

    Greenville, SC

    8.8ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.8 out of 10
    4.7Google276 reviews

    Best for: Private-pay residential careJoint CommissionCOA

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission and COA accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance and self-pay.

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  2. Southern Sky Recovery

    Bluffton, SC

    8.4ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.4 out of 10
    4.7Google21 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay.

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  3. Coastal Recovery and Wellness

    Myrtle Beach, SC

    8.3ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.3 out of 10
    4.4Google57 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance and self-pay.

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  4. Phoenix Center – Serenity Place/Womens Residential

    Greenville, SC

    8.3ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.3 out of 10
    4.1Google9 reviews

    Best for: Residential treatmentCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers residential care, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and TRICARE.

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  5. Prisma Health – Behavioral Health Day Treatment

    Columbia, SC

    8.2ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.2 out of 10
    4.8Google14 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, PHP, IOP, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicare, and TRICARE.

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  6. Transcendence Treatment Center – Recovery Unplugged South Carolina

    North Charleston, SC

    8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
    4.9Google167 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers PHP, IOP, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay.

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  7. Sober Living Solutions LLC – The Owls Nest Recovery Center

    Florence, SC

    8.0ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.0 out of 10
    4.3Google84 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay.

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  8. Carolina Center for Behavioral Health

    Greer, SC

    7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
    3.7Google502 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, PHP, IOP, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  9. Cornerstone – Abbeville

    Abbeville, SC

    7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
    5.0Google4 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.

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  10. Behavioral Health Services of – Pickens County

    Easley, SC

    7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
    4.2Google18 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and TRICARE.

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Cities with intensive outpatient programs in SC

All intensive outpatient programs in South Carolina

Keystone Behavioral Health

Rock Hill, SC 29732

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
3.0Google38 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • +5 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
3.0Google53 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • +5 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Recovery Centers of America

Greenville, SC 29615

8.8ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.8 out of 10
4.7Google276 reviews

Joint Commission · COA accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • +5 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Charleston Center of Charleston County

North Charleston, SC 29405

7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
3.1Google87 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.1Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.1 out of 10
3.1Google160 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
—
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
3.7Google502 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Coastal Recovery and Wellness

Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

8.3ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.3 out of 10
4.4Google57 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.3ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.3 out of 10
4.1Google9 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Southern Sky Recovery

Bluffton, SC 29910

8.4ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.4 out of 10
4.7Google21 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.2ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.2 out of 10
4.8Google14 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicare · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.0ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.0 out of 10
4.3Google84 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
4.9Google167 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Aiken Center

Aiken, SC 29801

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
4.1Google45 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Axis I Center of Barnwell

Barnwell, SC 29812

7.6Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.6 out of 10

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
4.2Google18 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
4.0Google8 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
5.0Google2 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
2.3Google3 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Cornerstone – Abbeville

Abbeville, SC 29620

7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
5.0Google4 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Cornerstone – Edgefield

Edgefield, SC 29824

7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
2.3Google3 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Cornerstone – Greenwood

Greenwood, SC 29649

7.3Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.3 out of 10
2.9Google8 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Cornerstone – McCormick

Mc Cormick, SC 29835

7.6Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.6 out of 10
4.0Google2 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Counseling Services of Lancaster

Lancaster, SC 29720

7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
1.0Google1 review

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
3.7Google13 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Public
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Ernest E Kennedy Center

Moncks Corner, SC 29461

7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
3.6Google34 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Lradac – Outpatient

Lexington, SC 29073

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

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Frequently asked questions

How many intensive outpatient programs are in South Carolina?

We list 36 intensive outpatient programs in South Carolina, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).

Which South Carolina cities have the most intensive outpatient programs?

The most listings are in Greenville (5), Columbia (3), and Florence (3).

How do I choose the right program?

Look for state licensing and accreditation (The Joint Commission or CARF), the right level of care for your needs, evidence-based therapies, and insurance compatibility. Read our guide to choosing a rehab or call (833) 589-6933 to talk it through.

Will my insurance cover treatment?

Most private plans and Medicaid cover substance use treatment when it's medically necessary, but benefits vary by plan and network. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.

Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Listings are not endorsements.