Structured Day Treatment for Addiction and Mental Health Recovery
Clinically reviewed by Daniel Lewis, MD, Board Certified Addiction Medicine
PHP is appropriate for individuals seeking focused mental health stabilization, addiction recovery support, or integrated care when both needs are present.
A Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), often called day treatment, is a highly structured outpatient program for individuals who need intensive treatment for substance use and/or mental health concerns but do not require 24-hour residential care. Our PHP in Rancho Cordova, California serves adults from Sacramento, Folsom, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Roseville, and surrounding communities.
Our PHP is designed to support individuals seeking structured, daily care for substance use disorders, primary mental health concerns, or both. When mental health and substance use overlap, treatment is coordinated to address both; when mental health needs are primary, care focuses on stabilization, coping skills, and recovery planning.
Our program operates under the oversight of a medical director with psychiatric consultation available, ensuring comprehensive, medically integrated care delivered by a licensed clinical team.
Admissions: (916) 820-4747
2969 Prospect Park Dr Suite 225, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
PHP is commonly the next step after detoxification or residential treatment, or an alternative to inpatient care for individuals who are medically and psychiatrically stable but still need intensive daily clinical support and structure.
Unlike residential treatment where patients stay overnight, PHP patients attend structured daytime programming and return home or to sober living each evening. This provides intensive therapeutic support while allowing individuals to practice recovery skills in real-world settings and maintain important family connections.
| Level of Care | Schedule | Best For | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detox | 24/7 medical monitoring | Withdrawal management | Medical stabilization |
| Residential | 24/7 structured care | High supervision needed | Foundation building |
| PHP | 5 days/week, 4-6 hours/day | Step-down or intensive day treatment | Stabilization & skills |
| IOP | 3-5 days/week, ~3 hours/session | Flexible ongoing treatment | Relapse prevention |
| Outpatient | 1-2 sessions/week | Stable recovery | Ongoing support |
Our Partial Hospitalization Program is especially effective for:
Individuals who have completed detoxification or residential treatment and need continued daily structure while transitioning back to independence.
Mental Health Support (with or without substance use).
Individuals seeking intensive support for mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, or trauma-related conditions, whether or not substance use is part of the presenting concern. When both are present, treatment is coordinated to address each area of need.
Individuals who need intensive support but are medically and psychiatrically stable enough to return home each evening, avoiding the disruption of overnight hospitalization.
Those who need more daily structure, clinical oversight, and therapeutic engagement than Intensive Outpatient Programs provide.
Individuals in early recovery who benefit from daily accountability, skill development, and therapeutic support while rebuilding their lives and preventing relapse.
Those who can arrange temporary work accommodations such as medical leave, reduced hours, or remote work to prioritize intensive treatment while maintaining employment connections.
Most patients attend PHP programming 5 days per week (Monday through Friday), with sessions typically running 4-6 hours per day during daytime hours. Total weekly programming typically involves 20-30 hours of structured treatment.
A typical PHP day may include:
Specific schedules are reviewed during admissions to ensure alignment with your needs, and programming is adjusted as clinical progress occurs.
Our PHP in Sacramento integrates multiple evidence-based approaches delivered by master’s level clinical staff including LCSWs, LMFTs, and certified addiction counselors:
Helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to substance use.
Teaches mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.
Addresses the impact of past trauma on addiction and mental health, creating a safe therapeutic environment for healing.
When mental health and substance use overlap, treatment is coordinated to address both. PHP may also serve individuals whose primary need is mental health stabilization, even when substance use is not part of the presenting concern.
When clinically appropriate, medications may be prescribed by licensed providers to reduce cravings, manage withdrawal symptoms, and support long-term recovery stability.
Strengthens internal motivation and commitment to change through collaborative, patient-centered dialogue.
Skills training to identify triggers, develop coping strategies, and build sustainable recovery tools for long-term success.
Supports healthier communication patterns and helps repair relationships affected by addiction when clinically appropriate.
Provides peer support, reduces isolation, and allows patients to learn from shared experiences in a safe, structured environment.
One-on-one sessions addressing personal recovery goals, mental health needs, and treatment progress with master’s level therapists.
Practical skills for managing stress, emotions, finances, and daily responsibilities necessary for independent living in recovery.
Coordination of resources, referrals, and support services to address housing, employment, transportation, and other practical needs.
We provide comprehensive PHP services for individuals seeking structured support for addiction and mental health conditions, whether concerns occur independently or overlap:
Our Rancho Cordova PHP offers specialized tracks tailored to unique needs:
Track participation is clinically determined during assessment and integrated into individualized treatment planning based on availability.
PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) offers intensive daytime treatment without overnight stays, allowing patients to return home each evening. Inpatient rehab provides 24/7 residential care with overnight supervision. PHP is appropriate for individuals who are medically stable but need more structure than IOP.
Most PHP programs involve 20-30 hours of structured treatment per week, typically meeting 5 days per week for 4-6 hours per day during standard business hours.
PHP provides more intensive structure with daily programming (4-6 hours per day, 5 days per week), while IOP offers greater flexibility (3 hours per session, 3-5 days per week). PHP is appropriate for those who need more support than IOP can provide, often serving as a step-down from residential treatment.
Not always. PHP is intended for individuals who are medically stable. If you are experiencing acute withdrawal symptoms, medical detox is typically recommended first. Our clinical team will assess your needs during intake and help determine the safest next step.
PHP requires daily attendance during business hours, which may limit work schedules. However, many patients coordinate reduced hours, remote work arrangements, or family medical leave during treatment. Evening IOP may be more suitable for those unable to adjust work schedules.
PHP typically lasts between 2-6 weeks, depending on clinical progress and individual needs. Treatment duration is regularly reviewed with your clinical team and adjusted based on your recovery goals and stability.
Many insurance plans cover PHP as a medically necessary level of care. Our admissions team can verify your benefits before treatment begins, explain your coverage, and help you understand any out-of-pocket costs.
Most individuals transition from PHP to Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for continued support with greater flexibility, followed by standard outpatient therapy. This step-down approach supports long-term recovery and helps you maintain gains while increasing independence.
Intake begins with a comprehensive multidimensional assessment conducted by licensed clinicians, where we evaluate your withdrawal and addiction medication needs, biomedical and psychiatric conditions, substance use-related risks, recovery environment interactions, and person-centered considerations including barriers to care and treatment preferences to ensure PHP is the appropriate level of care. The process typically includes insurance verification and scheduling.
This assessment helps determine whether PHP is appropriate for addiction-related concerns, primary mental health needs, or a combination of both.
Our PHP is located at 2969 Prospect Park Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670, just off Highway 50. We are easily accessible from Sacramento, Folsom, Citrus Heights, Carmichael, Elk Grove, Roseville, and surrounding communities.
Most individuals step down from PHP into an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), followed by standard outpatient care. This progression supports long-term recovery by gradually reducing structure while maintaining clinical support. Continued care may include individual therapy, support groups, alumni services, and community-based recovery resources to reinforce skills and provide accountability during community reintegration.
Our Partial Hospitalization Program is part of a coordinated treatment pathway. Our Medical Detox Program provides stabilization when needed prior to PHP. Individuals stepping down from higher levels of care may transition from the Residential Treatment Program into PHP for continued structure. After PHP, many patients move into an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for ongoing support with greater flexibility.
Serving the Sacramento region with evidence-based care.
If you or a loved one is seeking structured, daytime treatment for addiction, mental health concerns, or both, our Partial Hospitalization Program in Rancho Cordova may be the right next step.