Tracing the Rise of Intensive Outpatient Care and Partial Hospitalization Through Treatment Scout GPT
June 25, 2025
NAMI Montana has been working on Treatment Scout for over a decade to share the internal resources we use to help people find intensive or niche behavioral health care across the United States.
One of the most interesting parts of maintaining Treatment Scout has been watching how treatment programs have changed over time.
The Rise of IOPs and PHPs
Two of the most notable shifts in the behavioral health landscape have been the growth of:
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) — 281 programs listed in Treatment Scout
Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) — 70 programs listed in Treatment Scout
These programs went from being relatively rare nationwide to becoming some of the most important and commonly used levels of care available today. They now play a critical role in helping people receive structured, intensive treatment while still living at home.
Explore Treatment Scout GPT
You can explore the current version of Treatment Scout here:
Treatment Scout GPT
https://chatgpt.com/g/g-684c8b7450d081919644f2d39ca15ccb-treatment-scout-gpt
While it’s not a perfect tool, it is an information source we use all the time at NAMI Montana to help people navigate complex treatment options.
You can also find the Treatment Scout link on the NAMI Montana website:
https://www.namimt.org