Intensive addiction and mental health treatment during the day — six or more hours of clinical care, five days a week — without requiring an overnight stay. A structured, high-level bridge between residential and outpatient care.
Medically reviewed by Alyssa Mueller, CADC II — Clinical Director · Last updated 2026
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A partial hospitalization program is a high-support option for mental health and addiction treatment that doesn’t require overnight stays. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) organizes care into levels 0.5 through 4 — PHP sits at Level 2 alongside intensive outpatient programming, giving clients structure and clinical depth while they continue to live at home.
At Wavecrest’s PHP in Orange County, clients engage in individual and group counseling, trauma-informed therapies, and wellness-focused activities such as yoga, art therapy, and meditation — a supportive environment for healing with evenings back at home.
Both PHP and IOP deliver structured recovery support. They differ in intensity and time commitment.
PHP sits between inpatient treatment and standard outpatient care — intensive daytime support without 24/7 supervision. Some begin PHP after inpatient or detox, others enter directly when stable at home.
You've already completed medically supervised detox, or physical dependence doesn't require it.
You're clinically stable enough to spend evenings and nights outside a residential setting.
The place you return to at night is safe, sober, and supportive of your recovery.
You can get to and from the program each treatment day. If home isn't the right setting, sober living may be a better fit.
If symptoms are disrupting your daily life but don’t require inpatient care, PHP offers multiple full treatment days of therapy and support with personalized treatment plans, individual therapy, and group sessions.
PHP suits individuals struggling with emotional regulation, daily functioning, or early recovery who need more than standard outpatient care.
Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, and trauma-related conditions — around 1 in 5 U.S. adults lives with a mental health disorder.
Comprehensive addiction treatment for alcohol, opioids, stimulants, and polysubstance use, delivered alongside co-occurring mental health care.
Integrated care for the many clients who present with both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder simultaneously.
Wavecrest combines individual therapy, group therapy, and family involvement to address root causes, manage mental health symptoms, and strengthen support systems.
The daily core of PHP — shared experience, communication practice, and accountability led by skilled clinicians. Focus areas include emotional regulation and relapse prevention.
One-on-one sessions to work through personal challenges, set meaningful goals, and address deeper emotional issues in a private setting.
Structured family involvement to rebuild trust, improve communication, and build a stronger support system for life after treatment.
Cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and other proven modalities integrated throughout the treatment day.
Psychiatric evaluation, medication prescribing, and ongoing monitoring by qualified clinicians when medication is part of the plan.
Yoga, art therapy, meditation, and educational workshops that support emotional regulation and overall well-being.
Grounding, intention setting, and identifying what to work through during the day.
CBT, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention groups, plus workshops on stress, triggers, and coping strategies.
Regular one-on-one time to explore personal challenges, adjust the treatment plan, and process deeper material.
Access to prescribing clinicians and check-ins to adjust treatment plans as clients grow and change.
Yoga, meditation, and creative modalities that support emotional regulation and personal growth in different ways.
Return home with new insights and real-life tools, ready to practice what you learned in your own environment.
Recovery is a long-term process. As clients near the end of PHP, our team builds a personalized aftercare plan that keeps progress intact and prevents a difficult transition.
PHP is generally more affordable than inpatient or residential treatment. Actual cost varies based on several factors — the easiest way to get real numbers is to have our team verify your insurance benefits confidentially.
Your plan, network status, and specific benefits — most PPO plans cover PHP care for mental health and substance use.
PHP length varies by clinical need — some clients transition after a few weeks, others stay longer for complex presentations.
Psychiatric care, medication management, and specialty modalities may affect overall cost and coverage.
For those without insurance, private pay, sliding-scale fees, and payment plans are often available — we'll walk you through it.
A confidential call with a licensed clinician is all it takes to begin. We’ll complete a brief clinical assessment, verify your insurance benefits, and determine whether PHP is the right level of care — or recommend a more suitable option. If PHP is the fit, most clients start within a few business days.
We understand how scary it can feel to take the first step — you don’t have to go through it alone. A confidential clinical assessment marks the beginning of the process, with no pressure and no commitment to enroll.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism — Alcohol Use Disorder. Diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and treatment research.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug treatment resources.
Alcoholics Anonymous. Peer support and community-based recovery resources.
Medically reviewed by Alyssa Mueller, CADC II — Clinical Director. Last updated 2025.
