Level of Care · PHP
PHP Program
Partial Hospitalization Program in Atlanta, GA
Daily, physician-led day treatment in the Atlanta area. You spend your days in structured clinical care and return home each evening. PHP is the most intensive outpatient program at Northview Wellness, designed for the early weeks of recovery when consistency makes the difference.
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- 5 days a week
- Oversight
- Physician-led
- Residential
- Home each evening
Overview
PHP at Northview Wellness
A Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is the most structured level of outpatient addiction treatment. You attend a full clinical schedule during the day and return home each evening, without an overnight stay.
At Northview Wellness, PHP is led by a board-certified addiction medicine physician. Therapy, psychiatric care, and any medication support stay coordinated in one place. No outside referrals, no gaps between providers, no waiting on another office to call back.
PHP often follows detox, residential, or inpatient treatment as a step down into outpatient care. It also makes sense as a step up when a less intensive program has not been enough to maintain recovery.
Right Fit
Is Partial Hospitalization Right for You?
PHP works best for people who need daily clinical structure but have a safe, stable place to live. It sits one level above an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), with more days per week, more hours per day, and closer medical oversight. Many patients begin in PHP and step down to IOP as they stabilize.
- You need more support than IOP or standard outpatient can provide
- You are stepping down from detox, residential, or inpatient treatment
- You have a stable, safe home to return to each evening
- Your medical and withdrawal needs do not require 24-hour supervision
- You are ready to commit to full-day treatment about five days a week
A physician assessment is always the first step. If a higher or lower level of care is the right call, we will tell you directly and help you get there.
Day to Day
What to Expect in Our PHP Program
PHP at Northview Wellness runs about five days a week, with treatment days that typically last six hours. Every plan is personalized, but the rhythm is consistent so you know what to expect each morning.
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Morning check-in
A brief touchpoint with your care team to set the day and flag anything that needs attention.
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Process group
A therapist-led space to work through what early recovery brings up, alongside peers who understand it.
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Skills group
Practical, evidence-based sessions in CBT, DBT, and emotional regulation. Tools you can put to use the same day.
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Individual therapy and psychiatric care
One-on-one time with your therapist or physician, rotating through the week, so your plan stays current as you progress.
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Specialty sessions
Relapse prevention, trauma-informed care, family dynamics, and wellness practices, rotating by day.
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Evening planning
A short close so the structure of the program carries into the hours you spend at home.
Family involvement is part of the work when it helps. We make room for the people in your life to be included in your recovery, with their consent and yours.
What's Included
Addiction Treatment Services Included in PHP
Your team builds a plan around your history, your goals, and what you need to stabilize. Every PHP plan at Northview Wellness includes:
- Physician-led care from a board-certified addiction medicine specialist
- Daily group therapy, including process groups and evidence-based skills groups
- Individual therapy tailored to your history and goals
- Psychiatric care and medication management
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) when clinically appropriate
- Co-occurring mental health support for anxiety, depression, trauma, and related conditions
- Relapse-prevention planning and coping-skills work
- Family education and support, where appropriate
- A coordinated step-down into IOP or outpatient care as you stabilize
Start Treatment
Start PHP Treatment in Atlanta
The first step is a conversation. Our admissions team will walk you through what PHP looks like at Northview Wellness and help you figure out whether it is the right level of care for where you are right now.
We accept most major insurance plans and verify your benefits before treatment begins, so you know what is covered before anything starts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A few of the questions we hear most often about the Partial Hospitalization Program at Northview Wellness. Call us if yours is not here.
How long does a partial hospitalization program last?
PHP length depends on your needs and your progress. Many people spend a few weeks in PHP before stepping down to a less intensive level of care. Your physician and care team review your progress regularly and adjust the plan with you, rather than holding you to a fixed timeline.
What is the difference between PHP and IOP?
PHP is more intensive than IOP. A Partial Hospitalization Program typically runs about five days a week for several hours each day, with closer medical oversight. An Intensive Outpatient Program meets fewer days and hours per week. PHP suits people who need daily clinical structure; IOP suits those ready for more independence. Many patients step down from PHP to IOP as they stabilize.
Do I stay overnight in a PHP?
No. PHP is a daytime program. You attend structured treatment during the day and return home each evening. It offers a level of care close to inpatient treatment without the residential stay.
Does insurance cover a partial hospitalization program?
Most major insurance plans cover PHP. Northview Wellness works with the country's largest carriers, and our admissions team will verify your benefits before treatment begins so you know exactly what is covered.
What happens after PHP?
PHP is one stage of a longer recovery. As you stabilize, most patients step down into an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) or Outpatient Program, often paired with Medication-Assisted Treatment and ongoing therapy. Your care team plans that transition with you so progress carries forward.