When people think of addiction rehab, they may first think of inpatient or residential programs, but they are not the only effective type of substance abuse treatment available. Our Partial Hospitalization Programming offer intensive services as an alternative to inpatient care or as a step down after an inpatient stay.
What is a Partial Hospitalization Program?
Our Partial Hospitalization Program is a step between intensive outpatient and residential services for substance abuse. According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), partial care programs are those that offer at least 20 hours of services each week. Partial Hospitalization Programs may be standalone or they can operate within larger hospitals or healthcare systems as distinct treatment units.
Benefits of Getting Treatment through Partial Hospitalization Program
One of the clear benefits of the Partial Hospitalization Program is that clients who participate in such a program can go home at night. They do not have to be away from family for extended periods of time to participate in treatment.
The partial Hospitalization Program also offers a wide range of services within the same location. Clients who opt for this form of treatment can often have all of their needs for addiction services met within the same program.
Treatment in the Partial Hospitalization Program is more intensive than traditional outpatient or even intensive outpatient services. Clients who are living with severe substance use disorders may find that the Partial Hospitalization Program is especially helpful. It keeps them on track and prevents relapse since they spend so much time in a rehab setting.
Finally, the Partial Hospitalization Program can prevent people from needing to be hospitalized or placed in an inpatient or residential treatment, which can generally be more expensive than less intensive services.
Types of Treatment in Partial Hospitalization Program
The partial Hospitalization Program provides a variety of treatment services to clients to meet the wide range of needs that come with a substance use disorder. A Partial Care Service program can offer the following services:
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- Education groups
- Various forms of therapy
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
- Family therapy
- Medical care and laboratory services
- Treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions
Who Qualifies for Partial Hospitalization Program?
Partial Hospitalization Programs are intense, so they are beneficial for people living with severe addictions that require structured programming and daily monitoring. Clients who require intensive care but do not need to be in a residential or inpatient setting may qualify for the Partial Hospitalization Program.
To be successful with Partial Hospitalization Programs, it is important to have reliable transportation to and from treatment each day. Clients must also have safe housing with supportive family members or roommates to benefit from a Partial Hospitalization Program. Those who are homeless or who live with others struggling with addiction will have difficulty being successful in treatment with the Partial Hospitalization Program since they return home each night.
What to Expect in Partial Hospitalization Programs?
If you enter the Partial Hospitalization Program, you can expect to spend a significant amount of time in treatment each day. You will likely have a daily schedule that requires you to meet with various members of a multidisciplinary team. If you choose to complete rehab in the Partial Hospitalization Program, expect to spend four or more hours each weekday in treatment. Some programs are even more intense.
Your daily schedule in the Partial Hospitalization Program may involve drug testing, individual therapy, group sessions, and educational programming. If you participate in MAT, a nurse or doctor may dispense medications to you to help you remain sober. If you have a co-occurring condition like anxiety or bipolar disorder, you may meet with a treatment provider to receive mental health services.
After completing a Partial Care Service program, you may transition into an intensive outpatient or standard outpatient program to allow you to strengthen the skills gained in the Partial Hospitalization Program and continue to stay sober.
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FAQs
Some insurance plans offer coverage for Partial Hospitalization Program, but each plan is different. While not all insurance programs cover addiction treatment, those that do offer coverage must cover addiction treatment to the same extent that they cover medical and surgical services, according to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008. You can contact your insurance provider directly to verify your specific substance abuse insurance coverage.
The cost of a Partial Hospitalization Program will vary based upon the type of insurance you have, whether or not your plan covers addiction services, and your copay for services. If you have questions about what treatment will cost for you, reach out to your insurance provider or the facility offering the Partial Hospitalization Program. If you lack insurance, some Partial Hospitalization Programs offer payment plans to meet the budget of the client.
The length of stay in the Partial Hospitalization Program varies based on each person’s unique needs. According to 2009 claims data, the average length of treatment for the Partial Hospitalization Program is about 36 days in a hospital and 66 days in community treatment centers.
You can find a Partial Hospitalization Program rehab in your area by contacting your local mental health board or community mental health clinic. SAMHSA also offers a behavioral health treatment locator tool that allows you to search for services near you. This tool will also provide information about what sort of insurance and payment methods each service provider accepts.
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