Partial Hospitalization Program

Partial hospitalization programs offer you the opportunity to seek help to overcome addiction in an environment that may work better for those with home or family commitments. Partial hospitalization programs allow you to participate in intensive drug or alcohol rehabilitation therapy without requiring an overnight stay. Most partial hospitalization programs provide addiction treatment and therapy models similar to those in a residential setting. For example, behavioral therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, various alternative therapies, family counseling, individual and group therapies, and peer support groups are part of a PHP program. Although partial hospitalization programs might sound similar to outpatient therapy, it is essential to take a moment to consider the difference between the various levels of care.

Inpatient treatment programs require you to remain on-site at the rehab throughout your treatment program. For some, especially those struggling with a severe addiction, an addition to specific substances (such as alcohol, opioids, or benzodiazepines), or those who have experienced relapse, the inpatient level of care might be the best first step on their path to recovery. At an inpatient treatment center, you can expect around-the-clock care and support from professionally trained members of a treatment team. You will have access to mental health providers, medical providers, nutritionists, and pharmacologists as part of your day-to-day treatment program. Although inpatient treatment is excellent for some, the level of care provided at a residential program might be more than you need to address your treatment needs adequately.

Conversely, outpatient care might not provide an adequate level of treatment intensity. At an outpatient program, patients remain at home with their family and loved ones while attending therapy for a set number of hours each week. A traditional outpatient program requires far fewer hours than intensive outpatient programs or partial hospitalization programs. Additionally, outpatient programs are generally less structured. For those who struggle with severe addiction or chronic relapse, an unstructured program might not be sufficient to help you detox and achieve your sobriety goals.

It is in these situations where partial hospitalization programs fit well. At a partial hospitalization program, you receive the same intensive level of treatment found at a women’s residential treatment program but maintain the benefit of being able to remain at home with your family and loved ones. Depending on your treatment needs, you will attend treatment an average of five times per week for anywhere from three to five hours per session. In addition to serving as a primary treatment program, PHP programs also serve as a transitional step between a primary residential treatment program and returning home. In these instances, PHPs are a way to ease back into your daily routine with ongoing care and support.