What is PHP? PHP is the highest-intensity outpatient level of care — roughly 5 to 6 hours a day, 5 to 6 days a week.
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PHP is the highest-intensity outpatient level of care — roughly 5 to 6 hours a day, 5 to 6 days a week.
- Question: What is a partial hospitalization program (PHP)?
- Category: Treatment
- Phone: 469-747-1201
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is intensive daytime outpatient treatment for mental health and substance use. You attend a full clinical day and then sleep at home. It's the closest outpatient care gets to residential intensity.
PHP fits when weekly therapy isn't enough, when stepping down from a hospital stay, when cravings or mood symptoms need daily structure, or when co-occurring conditions require coordinated care.
At RD Outpatient Rehab, PHP is one section of our consolidated outpatient rehab program — see the /outpatient-rehab#php section for structure and schedule.
Related guides
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What is IOP?
IOP is structured outpatient care, roughly 3 hours a day, 3 to 5 days a week, with morning or evening tracks.
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PHP vs IOP: which is right for you?
PHP is more intensive (5–6 hours/day, 5–6 days/week). IOP is lighter (3 hours/day, 3–5 days/week).
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Outpatient vs inpatient rehab
Neither is universally better. Match the level of care to the clinical picture and life situation.
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