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What is a partial hospitalization program?
A PHP is a short term, full-day mental health treatment model. It blends the structure of inpatient care with the flexibility of outpatient treatment. Most programs meet 5 to 6 days per week for several hours a day, offering therapy, medication management, and skills practice. Clients return home each evening.
A PHP can support people experiencing moderate to severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma-related conditions, and other mental health issues. It is also a common step down from inpatient care, or a step up when weekly counseling is not enough. Our PHP helps our clients stabilize symptoms, build coping strategies, and ultimately connect with ongoing outpatient services.
Who benefits from a PHP?
You or a loved one might benefit if you are:
- Seeking intensive, structured support but don’t need 24/7 supervision
- Ready to step down from inpatient care
- Finding that weekly therapy sessions are not enough support
- Managing co-occurring disorders, such as anxiety and depression together
- Looking for an alternative to hospitalization after a crisis
- Needing short term stabilization and a personalized treatment plan
If you are unsure about fit, our dedicated team can help you verify insurance benefits, review treatment programs, and decide on the most appropriate level of care.
What to expect in a day at PHP
A typical day combines community, skill building, and support, and may contain a combination of any of the following:
- Morning check-in to review goals, sleep, and safety
- Psychoeducation on mental health, wellness, and recovery skills
- Evidence-based group therapy to practice coping strategies
- Individual counseling to focus on your unique needs and progress
- Medication management review, as needed, with prescribers
- Mindfulness, grounding, and stress reduction practices
- Family therapy sessions when clinically appropriate
- Afternoon planning to carry new skills into home and family life
This routine offers stability and flexibility. You will build a support network with peers, practice new tools in real time, and receive guidance from therapists and clinicians who understand the challenges you face.
Therapies and supports at Rockland Recovery Behavioral Health
Our treatment center uses a whole-person approach that blends clinical care with practical, day-to-day supports. Programming can include:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy, to identify thought patterns and build healthier behaviors
- Dialectical behavior therapy skills, to improve emotion regulation and distress tolerance
- Trauma-informed care that emphasizes safety, choice, and collaboration
- Medication management to monitor response and side effects
- Support for co-occurring concerns and referrals across levels of care
- Individual counseling to align care with your goals
- Family therapy sessions to strengthen communication and family support
- Mindfulness, relaxation, and sleep hygiene for overall well-being
- Skill building groups that target symptom management, communication, and coping strategies
- Care coordination to connect with community resources and outpatient program follow up
Every element is evidence based and tailored to your specific needs, with a focus on safety, understanding, and practical change. Rockland Recovery Behavioral Health emphasizes compassionate care, consistent support, and coordinated transitions that honor your recovery journey.
PHP vs. IOP vs. inpatient: what is the difference?
Choosing among different levels of care can be confusing. Here is how these treatment programs compare:
Inpatient care is 24/7 hospital based stabilization. It is appropriate for acute safety concerns or severe symptom spikes, and can last a few days to a week or more depending on severity.
A PHP provides full-day care, 5 to 6 hours per day, then you return home at night. It is ideal for people who are stable enough to live at home but need more than weekly outpatient treatment.
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) offers part time care, usually 3 to 4 hours per day on several days each week. It often serves as step down care from PHP, or as a step up from standard outpatient visits.
Cost, insurance coverage, and access to PHP care
Finances should never be a barrier to mental health treatment. Our team will help you understand insurance coverage, verify insurance benefits, and review any expected out-of-pocket expenses before you begin. We work with many insurance plans and can coordinate directly with insurance providers to determine eligibility and simplify authorizations.
Why choose our PHP program?
People choose Rockland Recovery Behavioral Health because we combine structure, compassion, and practical support close to home for people in Sharon, Norwood, Stoughton, Brockton, and the greater South Shore region. We offer:
- A treatment center that understands the community
- A dedicated team that provides professional assistance and consistent guidance
- Evidence-based care with a trauma-informed approach
- Clear communication with you and, when appropriate, your family and loved ones
- Coordination across programs so you can step up or step down smoothly
- Respect for your life roles, including school, work, and family life
If transportation or schedules are a challenge, ask about telehealth options.
How PHP supports daily life and long-term mental health
A PHP helps you practice new skills in the real world. You receive intensive support during the day, then apply what you learned outside of treatment. You will incrementally build routines that protect sleep, nutrition, and physical wellness while learning coping strategies to manage triggers, depression, anxiety, and trauma symptoms. You’ll strengthen communication at home and at work while connecting with peers who understand your challenges and celebrate progress with you.
With consistent practice, clients often report better understanding of their mental health, stronger confidence in coping skills, and clearer plans for ongoing growth. While no treatment center can promise outcomes, this level of structure can create momentum for recovery.
FAQs about our PHP near Sharon, MA
Rockland Recovery Behavioral Health serves people from Sharon and nearby South Shore communities including Norwood, Stoughton, and Brockton. We can discuss schedule, transportation, and whether in-person or virtual care is the best fit.
Expect full day mental health treatment that may include group therapy, individual counseling, family therapy, medication management, psychoeducation, and skills practice. Programming is trauma-informed and evidence-based.
Length varies by person and clinical goals. Many clients participate for 2 to 4 weeks, then step down to an intensive outpatient program or weekly outpatient treatment. Your personalized treatment plan guides the timeline.
PHP is a daytime commitment, so some people adjust work or school temporarily. If you need more flexibility, an intensive outpatient program may fit better. Our team will help you verify scheduling options.
Yes, our clinicians offer support for co-occurring mental health conditions, and we coordinate care across programs. If you need specialized services outside PHP, we will help identify appropriate outpatient services.
If you cannot attend in person, some services are available via telehealth. Reach out to verify our current options.
Call us to discuss symptoms, safety, and goals. We will review different levels of care, verify insurance benefits, and determine whether PHP is appropriate for your loved one or if another level of care is safer.
Next steps: start PHP mental health treatment today
If you are seeking a partial hospitalization program in Sharon, MA, Rockland Recovery Behavioral Health can help you take the next step with clarity and confidence. Contact our treatment center to:
- Speak with a care coordinator about mental health treatment options
- Verify insurance and review benefits, authorizations, and coverage
- Schedule a confidential assessment and create a treatment plan
- Plan a safe transition across programs, including intensive outpatient or outpatient treatment
At Rockland Recovery Behavioral Health, you will find a dedicated team, trauma-informed care, and practical support designed to protect your well-being. Whether you are seeking care for yourself or a loved one, we will meet you with understanding, evidence-based guidance, and a path forward. Reach out today to learn more about mental health services designed to fit your life.