- A Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is a full day, 5 days per week, structured psychiatric outpatient treatment setting.
- A PHP is specifically designed for the diagnosis and active treatment of a serious mental health condition wherein there is a reasonable expectation for improvement or when it is deemed necessary to prevent relapse or hospitalization.
- Contrary to the name of this treatment program, clients do not need to attend a PHP program in a hospital setting.
- A PHP program includes a variety of skill building groups and therapies.
- Clients return home nightly during their time in a PHP program, as this level of care can be an alternative to being hospitalized or receiving treatment in a residential treatment center.
- PHP is also a common step down from a residential treatment level of care.
ROWI’s Partial Hospitalization Program is designed for adolescents ages 12-18. ROWI’s PHP program provides a comprehensive program, which includes weekly psychiatry, twice weekly individual therapy sessions, weekly family therapy, along with an extensive variety of therapeutic and experiential group therapies. ROWI clients then transition to ROWI’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).
How are outpatient care and partial hospitalization different?
Partial Hospitalization differs from an Intensive Outpatient Program in that it provides additional group therapies, additional individual and family therapies and includes weekly sessions with a psychiatrist. An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) generally does not provide the psychiatry component. IOP is typically a 3-hour, 3 days per week program whereas PHP provides a full day, structured program. The level of care necessary is determined on a case-by-case basis to best meet the needs of the client. There is also a standard outpatient option, which is generally one to two hours per week with an individual therapist.
What are the benefits of a PHP?
A PHP program provides many benefits as clients are provided with the structure and stability necessary to assist them in meeting their treatment goals. Clients have access to their individual and family therapists throughout their day in the program. Also, their clinical team is able to observe their behaviors and symptoms daily in order to optimize their treatment. Clients receive a wide variety of experiential and therapeutic groups including, but not limited to, dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, process groups, psychoeducation, art therapy, social skills groups, yoga, meditation and nutrition. A PHP program provides comprehensive and individualized support to meet each client’s unique needs.
What conditions does a partial hospitalization program treat?
A PHP program treats behavioral health disorders that do not require staying overnight for treatment. PHP can be an effective level of care for those who struggle with depression, anxiety, stress, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, school refusal, substance abuse, and many others. It can also be a healing therapeutic environment for anyone who has recently experienced an emotional crisis, abuse or neglect.
A PHP program is also suitable for clients struggling with suicidal ideations or self-harming behaviors. PHP has shown to be effective in helping clients who struggle with managing these symptoms on their own.
ROWI’s PHP program for teens treats clients with a primary mental health diagnosis, as ROWI does not treat clients with a primary substance use disorder diagnosis. ROWI can provide additional support for adolescents struggling with minor substance use; however, it is not the focus of treatment. Each client participates in creating an individualized Master Treatment Plan with their Therapist in order to assist with collaborating and working together to help clients meet their treatment goals.
What to expect when you enter a partial hospitalization program?
When you enter a PHP program, you can expect to work closely with your therapist and clinical team throughout your stay in PHP, collaborating regarding your treatment plan and working together to assist you with meeting your treatment goals. You’ll meet with your individual therapist twice each week, your family therapist once per week along with your psychiatrist weekly. Together, you will collaborate with your clinical team to decide the best time to transition to a lower level of care after PHP.