Levels of Care
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in California
A partial hospitalization program, or PHP, offers full days of structured treatment while allowing you to return home or to supportive housing in the evening. It bridges the gap between living on-site in residential care and the lighter schedule of outpatient programs. California Treatment Centers provides PHP at multiple California locations. This page is general education and not medical advice; a clinician can help you choose the right level of care.
PHP is a structured day program, recognized within the ASAM continuum of care, where clients attend treatment for several hours a day, typically five days a week. You receive much of the intensity of residential care, including therapy, medical oversight, and group work, but you sleep at home or in a sober living residence. This makes PHP a strong fit for people who are stable enough to live outside a facility yet still need substantial daily support.
A typical PHP day blends individual counseling, group therapy, and skill-building workshops. Care draws on evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing (MI). Clients learn to identify triggers, manage cravings, regulate emotions, and rebuild healthy routines. Medical and psychiatric support is available, and medication-assisted treatment can be part of the plan when appropriate.
Several hours of treatment most days of the week.
CBT, DBT, and MI delivered in individual and group settings.
Return home or to sober living each evening.
Psychiatric care and MAT available as needed.
One of PHP's biggest strengths is how it eases transitions. Many clients enter PHP after residential care, then step down to an intensive outpatient program as they grow more confident. Pairing PHP with sober living gives clients structure during the day and a substance-free home at night, a combination that supports steady progress.
Because emotional health and substance use are closely linked, our PHP integrates dual diagnosis treatment for conditions like anxiety, depression, and trauma. Addressing both together helps reduce the risk of relapse and supports more durable recovery.
California Treatment Centers serves clients statewide and is in-network with most major insurers. We provide free, confidential benefits verification so you understand your coverage before starting. Our caring admissions team is available any time to help you take the next step. Call 213-321-6518 to learn more. In a crisis, dial 988, or reach SAMHSA's national helpline at 1-800-662-4357.
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