Structured Outpatient Program in Hickory, NC

The Hickory SOP is an eight-week, three-evening-per-week virtual recovery program designed for adults in Hickory and the Unifour region who want steady support, accountability, and skill-building without enrolling in a full IOP.

Participants often include manufacturing workers, furniture industry employees, healthcare staff, parents juggling busy schedules, people who commute between Hickory, Conover, and Newton, and adults rebuilding structure after a stressful period.

Yes. You can join from anywhere — Viewmont, Mountain View, St. Stephens, or rural Catawba County — without dealing with traffic across US-321 or long end-of-day drives.

Many Hickory residents work early mornings, long shifts, or physical jobs. The SOP’s evening schedule and virtual format make it easier to stay consistent even when work hours change week to week.

Absolutely. The program teaches emotional regulation, communication skills, and boundary setting so you can handle family pressure, workplace tension, or the sense of “everyone knows everyone” that can feel heavy in smaller communities.

We explore cravings management, emotional balance, rebuilding structure, coping with irritation or stress, improving relationships, identifying triggers, and creating a realistic relapse-prevention plan tailored to Hickory life.

Groups stay intentionally small — usually 6–10 people — to give you space to open up, connect, and build accountability without feeling overwhelmed.

Yes. Many clients in Hickory struggle with downtime, loneliness, or stress after long workdays. The SOP teaches grounding techniques and planning strategies to reduce impulsive or emotional use.

When appropriate, yes. Attendance verification or participation summaries can be provided for Catawba County court or workplace requests.

Start by scheduling a quick consultation call to confirm that the program matches your goals. Call or text 828-519-0479 or email davidnewson@threecornerscounselingnc.com.