Massachusetts Partial Hospitalization Programs For Addiction Treatment

Partial hospitalization programs (PHP) are the most intensive form of outpatient treatment for drug and alcohol abuse. Partial hospitalization can serve as a transitional form of care in stepping down from the inpatient rehab program at Spring Hill to outpatient treatment.

Overcoming substance abuse and addiction is not a quick or easy process and may require treatment at multiple levels of behavioral health care.

Partial hospitalization programs—also known as day treatment—is the most intensive form of non-residential care, followed by intensive outpatient treatment.

While we don’t offer day treatment at Spring Hill, we can refer you to Northeast Addictions Treatment (NEATC) in Quincy, our sister-facility that offers all levels of outpatient care.

Partial hospitalization programs (PHP) may be suitable for people who:

  • have just completed an inpatient or residential rehab program
  • have recently relapsed but do not require 24-hour care
  • need greater structure and support than is offered through less-intensive outpatient treatment options

Access to a continuum of care for drug and alcohol abuse can improve your chance for maintaining recovery after the completion of inpatient treatment.

As a step-down program, partial hospitalization treatment in Massachusetts can be a beneficial stepping stone to help newly sober individuals prepare for a rewarding future in recovery.

How Do Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs) Work?

Partial hospitalization is a non-residential level of care provided in a supervised community setting. This type of treatment program serves as a transitional form of care to bridge the gap between the intensive structure of inpatient rehab and standard outpatient services

Massachusetts day treatment programs provide a minimum of three-and-a-half hours of treatment a day, no less than five days per week in a rehab facility or hospital. The treatment schedule and time commitment for PHP may vary somewhat across different alcohol and drug treatment centers.

Day treatment may be recommended to help individuals who have just completed an inpatient program transition back into a more normal routine. Partial hospitalization programs are suitable for people who are sober, medically stable, and have a place to live.

Within a partial hospitalization program, residents will be expected to attend treatment for a predetermined amount of time during the day. Massachusetts day treatment programs may require a time commitment of up to 25 hours a week.

During this time, PHP patients may attend counseling sessions, group therapy, medical appointments, and receive additional forms of care as detailed within their treatment plans.

At the end of the treatment day, patients will leave the rehab center to return home. Day treatment patients who have traveled to a drug rehab center for inpatient care may seek temporary housing in a nearby sober living home to continue their treatment on an outpatient basis.

Treatment Methods In Partial Hospitalization Programs

After getting sober, people who are recovering from addiction may require additional medical and behavioral support to strengthen their commitment towards recovery and enhance their coping skill-set.

Relapse among people with substance use disorders (SUDs) is common. Attending treatment in a step-down program such as partial hospitalization can serve to provide ongoing support in relapse prevention without requiring that a person resides within a treatment facility.

Partial hospitalization programs generally serve to help patients develop useful life skills and coping strategies to succeed in early recovery and prevent relapse.

Partial hospitalization treatment may build upon the progress a person has already made in residential treatment through educational groups, counseling, and medication management. Day treatment programs may consist of several treatment components.

Components of a day treatment program may include:

  • Behavioral Therapy
  • Individual Therapy
  • Trauma Counseling
  • Family Therapy
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
  • Mental Health Treatment
  • Medication Management
  • Self-Help And 12-Step Groups
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Case Management

Massachusetts treatment centers that offer day treatment may differ in their approach to care and in the types of treatment services they provide.

For instance, some rehab centers may emphasize the use of evidence-based treatment services, or include holistic therapies as a supplement to traditional treatment.

Partial hospitalization treatment plans may also be customized according to a person’s medical history, mental health history, and former substance of abuse.

Length Of Partial Hospitalization Programs In Massachusetts

Many private rehab centers, including NEATC, allow patients to participate in day treatment for as long as they need. The average length of stay in a partial hospitalization program can vary according to a range of factors.

These factors might include:

  • your progress in treatment
  • access to an external support network
  • having a supportive home environment
  • co-occurring disorders, such as mental health issues
  • prior treatment history

Throughout the course of day treatment, you may check-in with members of your treatment team regularly to assess your progress and your need for continued substance abuse treatment. Your treatment team may recommend either a short-term or long-term length of stay based on clinical measures, as well as other personal and lifestyle factors.

Types Of Day Treatment Programs In Massachusetts

Day treatment programs may be customized to meet the individual needs of patients. This may include customized treatment for people with a dual diagnosis, a history of trauma, and flexible treatment options for working professionals.

Types of specialty rehab services that may be offered in some day treatment programs include:

The array of treatment specialties and specialized treatment services available at a rehab facility may vary. When searching for a Massachusetts rehab center that offers partial hospitalization, make sure you look for a treatment program that is capable of meeting your or a family member’s needs.

Partial Hospitalization Vs. Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)

Partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) are similar levels of care that differ in a few critical ways. Partial hospitalization treatment is generally more intensive than IOP, although they may both offer greater structure than a standard outpatient program.

Partial Hospitalization Programs are:

  • six to eight hours of treatment per day
  • four to five days a week

Intensive Outpatient Programs are:

  • two to three hours of treatment per day
  • two to four days a week

Intensive outpatient treatment may be a suitable alternative for people who are searching for a day treatment program.

To determine whether PHP or IOP is the right choice for you, consider discussing an appropriate level of care with your doctor or addiction treatment team. They may be able to perform a medical assessment to help place you in the right treatment program.

Finding Day Treatment In Massachusetts

Thousands of individuals seek substance abuse treatment in Massachusetts each year. If you or a loved one needs ongoing support through a structured outpatient program, our network of Massachusetts treatment centers can help.

Here at Spring Hill, our treatment staff recognizes the benefits of offering a step-down program to help individuals who are newly sober prepare for early recovery.

Although we do not offer partial hospitalization, our treatment team can connect you with the staff at Northeast Addictions Treatment Center (NEATC) in Quincy.

If you or a loved one require residential treatment, we can offer you ongoing support through a step-down program at NEATC after you finish our program.

Our treatment center serves residents throughout the greater New England area, including residents traveling from the following locations:

If you’re traveling to Spring Hill for treatment, our treatment staff can help coordinate travel arrangements and arrange for housing in a nearby sober living home. We can also perform an initial drug and alcohol evaluation to determine which one of our treatment programs may be best suited for you.

Don’t wait to learn more about how Spring Hill may be able to help you or a loved one conquer drug and alcohol abuse and move forward in addiction recovery.

For more information about Spring Hill’s addiction recovery programs and the types of treatment services we offer, call us today.

  1. Mass.gov—Substance Addiction Services Descriptions https://www.mass.gov/service-details/substance-addiction-services-descriptions
  2. Mass.gov—Substance addiction treatment admissions statistics https://www.mass.gov/lists/substance-addiction-treatment-admissions-statistics#geographic-based-admissions-statistics-
  3. Massachusetts Center for Health Information and Analysis—Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment in Massachusetts https://www.chiamass.gov/assets/Uploads/SUD-REPORT.pdf

Written by Spring Hill Recovery Editorial Team

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* This page does not provide medical advice.

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