PHP FAQs
Partial hospitalization program (PHP), or day program, is a clinically intensive program for individuals who require greater structure and a higher level of care, but who have sufficient support to live at home during treatment. PHP serves as a middle ground between residential/inpatient and outpatient treatment. In order to be a candidate for PHP, a client must not pose a risk of harm to themselves or others.
Through a combination of evidence-based treatment modalities and holistic therapies, PHP focuses on stabilizing harmful behaviors and establishing healthy coping methods.
PHP allows individuals to make recovery their full-time “job.” With guidance from highly experienced treatment teams, clients focus most of their time and energy on getting well. Therefore, day programs are highly structured, with a full schedule comprising individual counseling sessions, group therapy, skills training, psychoeducation, holistic modalities and family programming.
Our PHP programming uses a combination of traditional and holistic therapies with group and individual sessions, including:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Motivational interviewing
- Group process therapy
- Psychoeducational groups
- Family support groups
- Medication management
- Yoga and exercise
- Meditation
- Art therapy
- Aromatherapy
Our highly experienced staff create a treatment plan tailored to each client’s individual treatment needs and goals.
PHP or day programs are an effective treatment option for individuals who have completed a residential program, or as an alternative to residential. In addition, PHP may offer a step up and additional support for individuals who are struggling to manage their symptoms and condition in a lower level of care such as IOP or outpatient.
Specialized PHP programs for individuals with dual diagnosis or co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions are available at select locations. Co-occurring PHP stabilizes clients experiencing acute symptoms as well as helping them develop the tools necessary to cope with stressors, manage their co-occurring conditions and improve daily functioning.
Generally, PHP costs less than residential programs. The exact cost of PHP treatment at High Focus Centers will vary depending on the length of treatment, services utilized and the type of health insurance (if applicable). Contact us at (610) 644-6464 to verify insurance coverage.
Structured PHP programming is offered for six hours per day, five days per week (Monday through Friday). The length of time spent in PHP programming will depend on each individual client’s unique needs and goals.
“PHP reduced my anxiety and fear on day one. Inclusive and structured guided lessons take you on a journey from holistic & yoga to psych ed to expressive art therapy, all with your healing progress in mind. I learned more about myself and how I could change my mental status with breathing exercises or calm a panic attack with affirmations. the PHP showed me I wasn’t alone. I am more functional than I was six weeks ago.”
