Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
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What Is A Partial Hospitalization Program?
When you decide to seek treatment for a behavioral or mental health condition, it is perhaps the most pivotal decision of your life. You will benefit from knowing all the levels of care available to you.
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is an intensive outpatient treatment program for behavioral and mental health. PHP can be a stand-alone outpatient treatment program and also serve as a bridge between residential and outpatient care, as you transition back to your daily life.
In a PHP, you spend 5-8 hours in treatment every day, for five days a week. While you get intensive care, you also receive the flexibility of returning to the comfort of your home for the night.
What Services Are Offered To Me In A Partial Hospitalization Program?
Depending on the diagnosis, a condition-specific PHP will be carefully designed for your behavioral and mental health challenges. At Serenity Springs Recovery, in any condition-specific PHP, you will collaborate with:
- Psychotherapist
- Psychiatrist
- Case Manager
- Social worker.
The services you receive at Serenity Springs in a PHP are as follows:
- Psychiatric evaluation and care
- One-on-one therapy
- One-on-one counseling
- Group therapy
- Family therapy
- Psychoeducation
- Medication management
- Relapse prevention
- Skills training
- Physical health care
- Care coordination
- Case management
- Aftercare
- Ongoing care.
What Can I Expect From A Partial Hospitalization Program?
At Serenity Springs, your typical day in a PHP consists of:
- One-on-one therapy/counseling
- Group therapy
- Medication management
- Skills training
- Psychoeducation
- Periodic assessments.
One-on-one and group therapy sessions will equip you with the tools and skills needed to overcome challenges, behavior management, and coping mechanisms. We utilize evidence-based therapies like motivational interviewing (MI), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and other therapeutic modalities for lasting healing and recovery.
In cases where medication is required, medication management is provided as well. You will meet with our licensed and experienced psychiatrists for medication management, which will involve prescribing, monitoring, and adjusting medications as per your needs.
Holistic methods like art therapy, creative activities, meditation, mindfulness, yoga, and so on, will be provided as per your needs and goals. They are highly effective when used alongside evidence-based therapies.
Relapse is a considerable risk with behavioral and mental health conditions. So, we focus on psychoeducation, prevention techniques, and coping mechanisms to ensure your recovery is lasting.
Remember, every day of PHP at Serenity Springs will involve a personalized blend of one-on-one therapy, group therapy, medication management, and skills training. We ensure that you receive top care while also maintaining your independence.
What Are The Conditions Treated In A Partial Hospitalization Program?
PHPs can treat a broad spectrum of behavioral and mental health conditions effectively:
- Anxiety disorders
- Mood disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Eating disorders
- Substance use disorders.
What Are The Benefits Of Partial Hospitalization Program?
PHP can offer several benefits if you are seeking treatment for behavioral and mental health conditions:
Personalized Care – PHP is a robust program as it combines traditional psychotherapy, holistic methods, and medication management to provide you with a personalized care plan to meet your needs and goals.
Comprehensive Care – PHPs are carefully crafted so that you can avail the benefits of therapy, medication management, and other healthcare services with one program. It runs for 5 days a week and up to 8 hours in a day.
Flexibility – PHPs is flexible in that you receive intensive treatment and structure during the day and return to the comfort of your home or a sober living facility after treatment. In this way, PHP also serves as a bridge between treatment and the real world.
Empathetic Care – Serenity Springs’ consist a team of dedicated mental health practitioners who are focused on your care. They seek to provide you with a safe, conducive environment where you feel supported in every step of your healing and recovery.
Cost-Effective – PHPs are very cost-effective. They are covered by your insurance, and the good thing is that your insurance can cover a greater number of sessions as well.
Is Partial Hospitalization Program The Right Treatment Program For Me?
A partial hospitalization program can be the right care option for you if:
- Your diagnosis warrants the kind of intensive care that a PHP provides.
- You need a more intensive level of care than typical outpatient treatment for your behavioral or mental health condition.
- Your symptoms/condition are not improving with typical outpatient/clinic visits.
- You are at an increased risk of relapse or have experienced relapses before.
- You have trouble functioning in your day-to-day life.
- You have a loving, supportive environment to go back to after treatment.
- You have relative medical stability to sustain in a non-residential setting.
- You are willing to engage and cooperate with your team, and ready to partake in the activities required.
PHP can be considered as an alternative to hospitalization. A PHP can also serve as a “step-down” option when you are released from the hospital or residential program. This can allow you to adjust to your daily life with the support you need.
How Can I Find A Good Partial Hospitalization Program For Me?
PHPs are offered to you by specific treatment centers, hospitals, and clinics. To find a PHP that is good for you, you can ask your primary healthcare provider for a reference. You can also ask your family, friends, or other trusted members so that they can refer you to a PHP.
You can even go online and search for “PHPs near me.” From the search results, you can look up their websites, read testimonials, and even visit the facility to get a clearer picture. You can then choose the one that aligns with your needs and principles.
Serenity Springs offers you condition-specific, personalized PHP. Our team will collaborate with you and decide the right care options for you going ahead.
How Much Can A Partial Hospitalization Program Cost Me?
The cost of a PHP can vary from one treatment center to another, depending on personal factors, the types of care options, location, and so on. Typically, a PHP cost depends on:
- Duration of the program.
- Types of care options provided.
- The team of specialists involved in your treatment plan.
- Location of the PHP center.
- Your insurance coverage.
Will My Insurance Cover Partial Hospitalization Program?
Yes, your insurance covers your PHP. The Affordable Care Act considers behavioral and mental health to be essential health benefits in the U.S. Therefore, your insurance will cover the different services covered by PHP. At the same time, it is crucial that you speak to your insurance provider regarding the extent of coverage your insurance plan provides.
At Serenity Springs, we firmly believe that finances must not be a barrier or challenge for you to avail yourself of behavioral and mental health benefits. Therefore, we accept most insurance policies and work with other healthcare policies as well.
We understand that insurance policies can be confusing. So, we request you to fill out the adjacent form, and then we can contact you to understand and ensure the best payment options for you going forward.
