PHP stands for Partial Hospitalization Program. This type of care is used most in the behavioral health industry for treatment of substance abuse issues. It is also utilized for patients with mental health disorders.
Most state licensing departments classify PHP as an outpatient service, requiring an outpatient license, though, some states may classify PHP as inpatient. PHP can be either 5 days or 7 days per week and normally consists of at least 5 hours per day of programming.
PHP is often used after a Residential care program to acclimate the client to life outside of residential treatment. Depending on the program, they can be encouraged to look for employment in this level of care, but that is not a requirement. In early recovery, it is important to maintain structure for the client, which can be achieved with PHP. PHP keeps them busy for 5-6 hours per day, but also allows time for other things such as; employment, attending 12 step meetings, etc. PHP is less restrictive than residential care, but provides for less idle time than Intensive Outpatient, which is typically only three hours per day.
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