A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a type of mental health or substance abuse treatment. Patients attending a PHP require treatment as often as five times per week for multiple hours each time. Following treatment sessions, they go home and go about their lives. In many circumstances, PHPs are used to transition people out of an inpatient stay while retaining a high level of support. It may also be recommended for people who need a high level of care to treat a mental health disorder or substance abuse disorder but are not able to accommodate the lifestyle restrictions imposed by inpatient treatment. 

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What Is a Partial Hospitalization Program?

A partial hospitalization program, commonly referred to as a PHP, is a form of addiction and mental health treatment that provides an intermediate option between inpatient and outpatient treatment. It may be thought of as a blend of the two approaches. This blend combines a high level of care with a small amount of flexibility and independence. 

So what can you expect from a PHP? It generally depends on the addiction or mental issue being treated. However, most programs offer combinations of therapy, medication, and support.

Days where treatment occurs generally involve:

  • Individual or group therapy sessions
  • Practice building healthy habits and coping strategies
  • Education
  • Periodic evaluations

Some PHPs like to involve family members in the therapeutic process. This is most common in treatment designed for young adults and children. 

The exact therapies used in a PHP range from traditional methods like cognitive-behavioral therapy to newer modalities like trauma-sensitive yoga therapy. Some programs provide transportation to and from treatment centers and most provide at least one meal during treatment days.

Who Is a PHP Designed to Serve?

Anyone struggling with a mental health or substance abuse disorder could benefit from a PHP. Nonetheless, PHPs were designed with certain populations in mind. Receiving a formal evaluation and recommendation from a certified mental health professional is the best way to know whether a PHP is the right treatment option for you or someone you love. 

The typical criteria used in recommending a PHP include:

  • When a disorder has begun to impede full engagement at work, school, or with family responsibilities
  • The person is deemed to not be at risk for self-harm or suicide and is medically stable
  • The home environment is supportive and does not exacerbate the disorder
  • Clear motivation to engage treatment is present

The length of a PHP is also worth keeping in mind. It is generally considered a short-term treatment option. That means PHPs are not meant to treat someone for more than a couple months at the most. The goal of PHPs is to move people toward a less intense form of treatment, such as intensive outpatient or general outpatient treatment. In circumstances where a PHP has provided intervention for multiple months, it could indicate a need for someone to engage a more intensive regimen such as that provided by inpatient treatment.  

Discover an Exceptional Partial Hospitalization Program in Georgia

Georgia Addiction Treatment Center operates a world-class PHP in Georgia. Treatment covers both teens and adults and offers many benefits, including:

  • The opportunity to continue working or caring for family while accessing treatment
  • The chance to regularly practice skills learned in treatment out in the real world
  • A support network inside and outside the treatment center
  • Greater affordability compared to inpatient or residential treatment

Find out how you can turn your life around by trusting your recovery to Georgia Addiction Treatment Center. Reignite your hope for a better future by calling [Direct].

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