The Hope Institute’s partial care program is a daytime partial hospitalization program (PHP) for adults with drug and alcohol addiction. You attend structured treatment Monday to Friday during the day and go home each evening.
Partial care is our most intensive level of outpatient care. Our PHP program combines group and individual therapy, CBT and DBT, medication-assisted treatment and dual diagnosis care for co-occurring conditions. Most major plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana and TRICARE, cover partial care when it is medically necessary. Call (855) 659-2310 to verify your coverage and schedule your assessment.
What Is a Partial Care Program?
A partial care program is full-day outpatient addiction treatment. You spend several hours in therapy each weekday, then return home to sleep in your own bed. It gives you a full day of clinical care while you keep your home, family and routines.
Partial care and partial hospitalization (PHP) describe the same level of care at The Hope Institute. It sits at the top of our outpatient levels, above intensive outpatient and outpatient care.
Many people start partial care right after detox, or when they want more structure than IOP gives. As symptoms and routines stabilize, the schedule steps down toward intensive outpatient care, so support tapers gradually instead of ending at once.
Who Our Partial Hospitalization Program Is For
Our adult partial care program fits people who want daily clinical structure and can return home safely each night. It suits:
- Adults stepping down from detox or inpatient treatment
- People who want more support than intensive outpatient treatment provides
- Adults managing substance use alongside depression, anxiety or trauma
- People who want full-day treatment while keeping the stability of home
- Adults who want a structured weekday routine early in recovery
Your assessment confirms that partial care is the right starting point and sets your schedule from day one. When detox comes first, we connect you with a trusted detox facility and start your partial care treatment right after.
What a Day in Our PHP Program Looks Like
Our PHP program delivers several hours of treatment each weekday. Care starts with a clinical assessment that sets your schedule and the right mix of therapies.
A typical day combines group therapy, individual counseling and skill building for relapse prevention, coping and daily routines. Groups cover topics such as triggers, cravings, stress and communication. Individual sessions give you time to work on personal goals with your primary therapist. Telehealth sessions are available on days when joining from home suits you better.
Your first week sets the foundation. On day one you complete your assessment and meet your primary therapist. Over the next few days your team finalizes your plan, therapy mix and any medication support, and you settle into the weekday schedule. At the end of the week you review early progress and set goals for the weeks ahead.
Therapies in Our Partial Care Program
Partial care uses several evidence-based therapies matched to your needs.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy helps you notice the thoughts that lead to use and replace them with healthier responses. You practice these skills in session and use them between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT builds emotional regulation, distress tolerance and steady relationships. It gives you concrete tools for intense moments that used to lead to drinking or drug use.
Group and Individual Therapy
Group therapy connects you with peers working on the same goals. Individual therapy gives you one-on-one time with a primary therapist.
Family Involvement and Medication-Assisted Treatment
Family sessions help your support system understand your plan and how to help at home. Medication-assisted treatment uses FDA-approved medication with counseling for opioid or alcohol use disorder, when it fits your care.
Partial Care for Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Our partial care programs treat addiction to alcohol, heroin and opioids, cocaine, meth and prescription drugs.
Your plan is shaped by the substance. Alcohol and opioid use disorder can include medication support alongside counseling. Stimulant use responds to behavioral therapy that targets cravings, sleep and daily structure. Prescription drug addiction gets a plan matched to the drug class.
Relapse prevention runs through every partial care day. You map your personal triggers with your therapist, practice new responses in group and build a written recovery plan with your coping skills, support people and next steps for high-stress days. That plan carries into IOP, outpatient and aftercare.
Dual Diagnosis Partial Care Program
Our partial care program treats addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions together. The full-day format gives you the clinical time to work on depression, anxiety or trauma and substance use in the same plan.
One clinical team coordinates your therapy and any medication. Our dual diagnosis treatment is built into every level of care, which means your mental health work continues as you step down to IOP and outpatient.
In partial care, the full-day schedule lets you work on both conditions every weekday. A morning group might focus on coping with anxiety, while an afternoon session works on cravings and relapse prevention. Your therapist connects the two, so you see how your mood and your substance use affect each other and practice skills that help with both. When medication fits your care, it is coordinated with your therapy from the start.
Partial Care vs Intensive Outpatient (PHP vs IOP)
Partial care and IOP differ mainly in hours per week. PHP is the more intensive level. IOP is the step-down, with fewer weekly hours that fit around work or school.
| Feature | Partial care (PHP) | Intensive outpatient (IOP) | Outpatient (OP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Daytime, Monday to Friday | 3 to 4 sessions, about 3 hours each | 2 to 3 sessions, 45 to 60 minutes each |
| Intensity | Most intensive outpatient level | Step-down from PHP | Lightest level |
| Best for | Full-day structure, home every night | Working or school schedules | Steady support after IOP |
Many people start in partial care, step down to IOP, then to outpatient and finally into our aftercare program. Staying with one clinical team as you step down means your therapists already know your history each time your care changes.
PHP Cost and Insurance Coverage
Most commercial insurance plans cover partial care. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your plan, your deductible and how long you attend. Partial care costs less than residential rehab because you live at home and pay for treatment only.
Plans we work with for partial care include Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, TRICARE and NYSHIP. Our admissions team checks your benefits confidentially before your first program day. Private pay options are available.
For partial care, we confirm your deductible, copay or coinsurance, how many program days your plan covers and whether your insurer requires prior authorization. Coverage can change as you step down to IOP or outpatient, so your benefits are reviewed for each level of care.
How to Start Our Partial Care Program
- Insurance verification: call (855) 659-2310 or use the form on this page.
- Clinical assessment: a clinician reviews your substance use, mental health and how much daily structure suits you.
- Personal treatment plan: your team sets your partial care schedule and therapies.
- Begin treatment: you start your weekday partial care program.
Bring your insurance card and a list of current medications. Loved ones can call on your behalf, and our team walks them through how partial care begins.
Our partial care program gives you full-day addiction and dual diagnosis treatment while you live at home, with medication support, family involvement and one team from your first day through aftercare. Call (855) 659-2310 to verify your insurance and start partial care. All calls are confidential.
Medically Reviewed By
Medically Reviewed By Dr. Saquiba Syed, MD, FACP, a Jersey City internist with over 20 years of experience, affiliated with Jersey City Medical Center and CarePoint Health Hoboken University Medical Center. A graduate of King Edward Medical University, she reviews The Hope Institute’s addiction treatment content for medical accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a partial care program?
A partial care program is the most intensive level of outpatient addiction treatment. You attend structured sessions for several hours each weekday and return home every evening.
What is a partial hospitalization program (PHP)?
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is full-day outpatient treatment where you go home each night. At The Hope Institute, our partial care program runs as a PHP during the day, Monday to Friday.
How long do people stay in partial hospitalization?
Length of stay depends on your progress and clinical needs. Most people step down to intensive outpatient care once their symptoms and routines stabilize.
Is a partial hospitalization program worth it?
Yes, for adults who want daily structure and can live at home. PHP gives you full treatment days while you keep your home, family and routines.
How is partial care different from intensive outpatient?
Partial care runs daytime sessions Monday to Friday. Intensive outpatient runs 3 to 4 sessions a week, about 3 hours each, and fits around work or school.
How much does partial hospitalization cost?
Cost depends on your insurance plan and length of treatment. Most commercial plans cover partial care, and we verify your benefits before you start. Private pay is available.
Does insurance cover a partial care program?
Most commercial plans cover partial care. We work with plans including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana and TRICARE, and we confirm your exact coverage before you start.
What is the difference between inpatient and partial care?
Inpatient treatment keeps you at a facility day and night. Partial care gives you full treatment days and lets you sleep at home each evening.
What is a dual diagnosis partial care program?
It is partial care that treats addiction and a co-occurring mental health condition together, in the same daily schedule and plan.
Do you provide detox?
We connect you with a trusted detox facility when detox is needed, then provide the partial care treatment that follows.
Can I do partial care by telehealth?
Yes. Telehealth sessions are available when your clinical team confirms they fit your plan.