What is a partial hospitalization program?
Characteristics of a PHP
Consists of private sessions with a counselor to explore the underlying causes and triggers of substance abuse that are particular to the individual client. Private sessions allow the client and counselor to develop treatment and aftercare plans specific to an individual’s circumstances.
Consists of an initial psychiatric evaluation, a health history, and a physical exam. After initial evaluationd, the client is seen by a medical and psychiatric professional weekly to discuss medical and mental health symptoms, medication, and referrals to specialists.
Sessions involve a counselor and a group of clients in various stages of recovery. People are encouraged to participate in discussions about experiences, feelings, goals, coping skills, or anything else related to their mental health condition or addiction. Group sessions offer opportunities to relate to, connect with, and interpret other clients’ substance abuse issues to understand their challenges better.
Includes family members in the treatment process by conducting private sessions with clients and their loved ones. This can be extremely important because family is a critical component of the support system a client returns to after formal treatment. The family can also provide feedback while a client is in treatment to help them realize and face the consequences of substance abuse. Addressing family dynamics in a therapeutic environment is essential because it is usually a complicated and volatile topic.
Steps to Recovery’s Extended Care – Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Our partial hospitalization program(PHP) is ideal for clients who have struggled to attain long-term success in recovery, have co-occurring diagnoses impacting their substance use, or need long-term care. Our program consists of the following: