Why Choose An Adult Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)?
Patients who have completed an inpatient program are often stepped down into outpatient mental health treatment such as an adult partial hospitalization program (PHP). Here, mental health issues are addressed by teaching patients new, healthy coping skills and behaviors. This gives them the opportunity to apply these tools within their own environments as they transition back to their homes, work and social lives.
Some patients may enter behavioral health services directly through adult PHP rather than stepping down from an inpatient program. They may be experiencing difficulty coping with stressors in everyday life or other mental health issues. This program is for them as well.
What to Expect in the Program
Patients who attend a PHP for adults may be able to expect:
- Psychiatrist sessions
- Psychotherapy groups
- Coping skills
- Medication management
- Drug and alcohol education
- Music, recreational and leisure therapy
- Case management
- Discharge planning
As well as adult partial hospitalization group topics such as:
- Life transitions
- Codependency
- Relational improvement
- Anxiety and stress reduction
- Nonviolent communication
- Goal setting
- Relapse prevention
- Grief and loss
- Coping strategies
- Setting limits
Our Adult PHP combines evidence‑based therapies with structured support to help adults regain stability and improve daily functioning.
Program Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:10 p.m.
Services include:
- Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
- Group therapy focused on emotional regulation, communication, and coping skills
- Psychoeducation on managing symptoms and building resilience
- Recreational and expressive therapies
- Case management and discharge planning
- Substance use education when clinically appropriate
Group topics may include:
- Stress and anxiety management
- Healthy boundaries
- Communication and relationship skills
- Coping strategies
- Life transitions
- Relapse prevention
Who Can Benefit From Adult PHP?
An adult partial hospitalization outpatient treatment program is best for treating mental illness in individuals who are either stepping down from residential treatment or entering treatment and need more structure than an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).
For those stepping down from residential treatment for anxiety disorders, depression or other mental health conditions to outpatient behavioral health services, a PHP is a great way to continue to receive treatment and readjust slowly using the skills you learned during your inpatient stay.
Studies show that the longer an individual remains connected to their support groups through the Continuum of Care, the less likely they are to relapse in the future. If you are stepping down from an inpatient treatment center, it may be a good idea to enter a PHP as part of your treatment plan.
For those entering treatment for the first time, an adult PHP allows for individuals to see mental health professionals and receive many of the same mental health services as an inpatient stay with the added benefit of returning home at the end of the day.
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The outpatient programs at Del Amo Behavioral Health System provide traditional outpatient care for all ages in a supportive environment within the Greater Los Angeles, California, area. Reach out to us today to get started. If you are ready to take the next step — we’re here to help.
