Partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) for adolescents, teens, and young adults

PHPs provide teens and youth with effective treatment for severe mental health conditions with the flexibility to return home to family in the evening.
We know how overwhelming it is to watch your teen struggle with serious mental health challenges or risky behaviors like self-harm or suicidal ideation. Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs) for adolescents, teens, and young adults are designed to provide the structured, hospital-level support youth need for stability and safety when they’re a danger to themselves.
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Age Range

adolescents, teens, and young adults ages 12-34
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Genders served

boys, girls, and LGBTQ+ youth
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Conditions treated

mental health and co-occurring issues
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Average treatment length

Treatment plans vary. Please consult an admissions counselor about your specific situation.
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Therapy time commitment

5 hours a day or more
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Weekly commitment

typically in the day

What is a PHP for College Students and Young Adults?

A PHP for College Students and young adults is an intensive therapeutic day program offering family, group, and individual therapy for serious mental health challenges that allows youth to return home to family in the evenings.

PHPs, also commonly referred to as day treatment programs, partial care programs, and therapeutic day programs, are designed to help youth who may be experiencing mental health issues related to self-harm or suicidal ideation, providing a safe, structured, and healing treatment environment. PHPs are a good option for adolescents, teens, and young adults who need intensive therapeutic treatment during the day, but who don’t need the 24/7 care environment of a residential treatment center.
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How do I Know if My Teen or Youth Needs a PHP?

Here are some of the biggest reasons a PHP program for teens, adolescents, or young adults can be necessary:
  • Daily Struggles:

Everyday tasks or friendships become overwhelming.

  • Ongoing Anxiety or Depression:
Struggling with persistent symptoms.
  • Risky Behaviors:
Escalating behaviors such as self-harm.
  • School Issues:
When an adolescent, teen, or young adult is refusing school or struggling in an academic environment.
  • After Inpatient Care:
A step-down option for continued support post-residential treatment.
  • Instability:
Frequent emotional swings impacting daily functioning.
  • Outpatient Therapy or IOP Isn't Enough:
Traditional outpatient therapy or an intensive outpatient program hasn’t been effective.

What are my payment options for a teen or adolescent PHP?

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In-network

Our PHPs for teens, adolescents, and young adults accept hundreds of insurance plans in all 50 states. Our in-network insurance options allow for seamless access to our services without having to worry about additional expenses.
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Self pay

We accept a variety of payment options, including cash, credit, check, and direct deposit, to provide you with the flexibility and convenience you need when investing in your teen or young adult’s mental health treatment.
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Out of network

Our out-of-network insurance options allow for seamless access to our services without having to worry about additional expenses.