Redwood Wellness CenterRecovery doesn't ask you to uproot everything you've built. Our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) provides the structure and intensity of residential care while allowing you to return home each evening, tend to your responsibilities, and practice new skills in the real world from day one.
This bridge between inpatient care and outpatient therapy offers comprehensive treatment when you need more than weekly sessions but don't require 24-hour supervision. Like saplings that need both deep roots and exposure to the elements to grow strong, PHP helps you develop resilience while staying connected to the life you're working to reclaim.
What PHP Programs Involve
A Partial Hospitalization Program delivers clinical treatment five to six days per week, typically for four to six hours each day. You'll participate in individual therapy, group sessions, medication management when appropriate, and skill-building workshops that address the underlying patterns fueling addiction. The program combines evidence-based therapies with holistic approaches that honor the connection between mind, body, and environment.
Your days follow a structured schedule designed to interrupt old routines and establish new ones. Between sessions exploring trauma, family dynamics, or co-occurring mental health conditions, you'll learn practical tools for managing cravings, regulating emotions, and building the support networks that sustain long-term recovery. Each evening you return home to practice what you've learned, bringing real experiences back to treatment the next day.
Benefits of PHP Treatment
Intensive Without Isolation
Receive hospital-level care while sleeping in your own bed and maintaining essential connections to family, work, or school.
Real-World Practice
Apply new coping skills immediately in your daily environment, identifying challenges and refining strategies with clinical support.
Smoother Transitions
Step down from residential treatment or step up from outpatient care with a level of support that matches your current needs.
Comprehensive Care
Access psychiatric services, medical monitoring, and therapeutic interventions in one coordinated program throughout your treatment day.
Community Connection
Build relationships with others walking similar paths, creating accountability and understanding that extends beyond program hours.
Cost Effectiveness
Receive intensive treatment at a lower cost than residential programs while avoiding the higher expenses of crisis intervention or hospitalization.
The PHP Treatment Process
- Assessment and Admission We conduct a thorough evaluation of your substance use, mental health, medical needs, and life circumstances to create a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific situation and goals.
- Structured Daily Programming You'll attend treatment sessions five to six days weekly, participating in individual therapy, group work, educational workshops, and therapeutic activities designed to build recovery skills and address underlying issues.
- Skill Building and Integration Through evidence-based therapies and experiential learning, you'll develop tools for managing triggers, processing emotions, repairing relationships, and creating meaningful routines that support sobriety.
- Transition Planning As you progress, we'll collaborate on your next steps—whether that's moving to intensive outpatient care, connecting with community resources, or establishing ongoing support systems for sustained recovery.
Who PHP Programs Serve
PHP is designed for individuals who need significant clinical support but can safely live at home. You might transition here after completing residential treatment, needing continued structure as you reintegrate into daily life. Or you may step up from outpatient therapy that hasn't provided enough support, finding yourself repeatedly relapsing or struggling with co-occurring mental health conditions that require more intensive intervention.
This level of care works well when you're medically stable, have a safe living environment, and can commit to attending treatment most days of the week. If your addiction has disrupted major areas of life but you maintain enough stability to travel to and from treatment daily, PHP offers the intensity you need without removing you from your responsibilities and support systems.
Questions we hear often
How long does a PHP program last?
Most people participate in PHP for two to four weeks, though length depends on individual progress and clinical needs. Treatment duration is regularly reviewed and adjusted based on how you're responding, the complexity of co-occurring conditions, and what level of care will best support your next phase of recovery.
Can I work or go to school while in PHP?
PHP's daytime schedule typically makes full-time work or school difficult during active treatment. However, many people arrange leave, adjust their schedules, or work with employers and schools to accommodate this temporary but intensive phase of care. The time investment now often prevents longer absences later due to crisis or relapse.
What happens after PHP treatment ends?
Most individuals transition to a lower level of care such as intensive outpatient treatment, continuing the recovery work with less time commitment as skills strengthen. We collaborate with you to create a discharge plan that includes ongoing therapy, support groups, community resources, and other services that sustain the foundation you've built.
Is PHP the same as day treatment?
Yes, Partial Hospitalization Programs are sometimes called day treatment because you receive intensive care during the day and return home at night. Both terms describe the same level of care—more structured than traditional outpatient therapy but less restrictive than residential treatment, offering a middle path for those who need substantial support while maintaining some independence.