What Is a Partial Hospitalization Program?
Partial Hospitalization is a systematic addiction and/or mental health treatment program that lasts several hours daily, three to five days a week. During the day, clients attend planned treatment sessions and return home at night.
This program is a reduction in intensity from 24 hour care in a psychiatric hospital (inpatient treatment). Additionally, it can be used to avoid the necessity of an inpatient hospital stay.
Do Partial Hospitalization Programs Work?
Individuals who require considerable mental health therapy but do not satisfy the criteria for inpatient services benefit from the Partial Hospitalization Program. This may apply to you if you do not meet the 24-hour monitoring criteria.
The PHP’s mission is to provide effective outpatient care to clients. The PHP program is ideal for those seeking short-term therapy, often lasting approximately two weeks. Additionally, a PHP assistance program provides adolescent outpatient care for teenagers who are suffering from mental health concerns.
Before they are discharged from the PHP, participants receive a variety of medical services.
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What level of care is partial hospitalization?
Level 2 therapies include intensive outpatient care and partial hospitalization. Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) are similar to outpatient programs in that they take place in non-residential settings. IOP, on the other hand, requires more therapy hours per week than outpatient. IOP may be an excellent option for individuals with complicated symptoms or co-occurring illnesses who do not require inpatient therapy. Alternatively, IOP can be used to transition clients who have completed inpatient rehab to a lower level of care.
Partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) are 20 hours or more per week and are intended for individuals with complex substance use disorders or co-occurring disorders who do not require 24-hour care. These are often known as day programs, as they typically last up to six hours per day. Partial hospitalization is not a substitute for residential care. As with IOP and other levels of health care, PHP can be a step up or step down in intensity depending on the client’s treatment need.
Both programs are available in hospitals, outpatient treatment clinics, and behavioral health treatment centers. IOP and PHP are accessible in a limited number of outpatient settings.
How Long Is a PHP Program for Substance Abuse Treatment?
The majority of PHPs anticipate clients attending sessions three to five days per week, with sessions typically lasting about six hours.
According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the typical length of stay in a PHP is three to four weeks. Each person is unique, and one study examined the difficulties involved with a five-day PHP. Five days was frequently insufficient time to provide a sound foundation for healing.
The majority of private programs permit you to remain in a PHP for as long as necessary before transferring to a lower level of treatment.
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The Step-Down Approach
In psychology, a step-up or step-down strategy refers to beginning with one program and then progressing to a more or less severe program, depending on your needs. If you entered a residential program, completed it, and then transferred to a PHP, you took a step back.
After completing a PHP, you may transition to an intense outpatient program (IOP) or outpatient treatment in general. This signifies you’re transitioning to a less intensive form of therapy that requires fewer treatment hours each week.
PHP and Mental Health
Patients with mental health problems benefit from structure, even more so when they are experiencing major or severe symptoms. According to Mariana Plata of Psychology Today, a planned daily routine results in improved sleep at night, which can help alleviate symptoms. Additionally, it maintains a patient’s focus throughout the day, helping them to more easily battle symptoms.
Patients enrolled in the Partial Hospitalization Program are often asked to arrive early in the morning, as early as 8 a.m. or 8:30 a.m. Breakfast is occasionally served after which patients begin their first class. While the lessons may be therapeutic or instructive, and there may be interruptions if the patient is getting medication management, each class meets at around the same time, providing structure and rhythm to the patients’ daily lives.
With an average stay of at least five days in a Partial Hospitalization Program, the structure the program establishes can assist reduce symptoms through the use of therapeutic approaches (which are the second main benefit of PHP).
Common disorders handled by a treatment facility include:
- Substance Abuse Addiction Treatments
- Bipolar Disorders
- Outpatient Behavioral Health Issues
- Behavioral Therapy
How to Know if Partial Hospitalization Is Needed
When you decide to seek therapy for drug and alcohol treatment or a mental health illness, navigating the many levels of care can be challenging. Generally, the first step is to have a formal evaluation from a mental health expert; this evaluation will assist in determining which program is the best fit for you or a loved one. Individuals who meet the following requirements are eligible for partial hospitalization programs (PHP):
- Difficulty performing essential functions at work, school, or in other occupations
- Not at danger of self- or other-harm
- Medically sound
- At home, he or she has appropriate support Motivated to participate in treatment
- Co-occurring illnesses of mental health and substance use
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Inpatient Program vs Outpatient
Of course, more is typically better, which is why, whether it comes to addiction or mental health disorders, residential treatment continues to be the most effective and preferred method of treatment. That is not true for everyone. Residential treatment is not always viable. It is possible that work or familial duties prevent you from leaving daily life to seek treatment. In many circumstances, outpatient treatment might be a convenient, cost-effective choice close to home.
While residential treatment provides more programming each day and the added benefit of living with professionals and others going through the same thing, both inpatient and outpatient programs of high quality share the following characteristics:
- A personalized care plan that is tailored to the unique needs of each patient Medication management under the supervision of a physician
- Psychotherapy on an outpatient basis with a qualified mental health professional
- Sessions in groups with peer interaction
- Educational seminars and talks on topics such as life skills training, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), stress management, and relapse prevention are available.
- Programming that is holistic in nature may include art therapy, equestrian therapy, yoga, and adventure programs, among others.
- Post-treatment recovery assistance is critical to long-term success.
Residential AND Outpatient
It is not uncommon for someone to combine residential treatment and outpatient therapy, beginning with a residential program and then transitioning to outpatient treatment as a means of reintegrating into daily life. This alternative offers the individual the protection and structure of treatment as they enter the world of recovery.
Additionally, individuals may seek treatment at various stages of their recovery. Some people use outpatient treatment as a type of “tune-up,” treating difficulties as they develop and before they become unmanageable. Alternatively, they may require re-admission to inpatient treatment as needed.
You Can Get Help Now
Recovery is a lifelong journey, and the skills acquired throughout treatment – whether in a residential or outpatient setting – can make a significant impact in your long-term success. Call us today at (866) 256-0040 to find the perfect match for you or a loved one. Professionals are accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide information on treatment programs, schedule a free assessment, assist with insurance issues, and answer general treatment-related questions. They’ll take the time to learn about your specific situation and match you or a loved one with the appropriate program.