Compassionate Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in Fort Lauderdale
Restoring Balance Through Structured Healing
Success in recovery takes safety, structure, and time. The transition between active addiction or medical detoxification back into everyday life can feel daunting for many people. That’s where our Day/Night Treatment, also known as a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), comes into play.
In our Fort Lauderdale PHP program, you will receive the same intensity of medical supervision and depth of therapy you would receive at a residential facility while being able to return home (or to a structured sober living program) each night. The “Day/Night” treatment model gives you the opportunity to practice your recovery skills outside of therapy while providing you a safe, therapeutic space during the day.
What Is PHP Treatment?
Many often wonder what PHP is or how it differs from inpatient rehab. The PHP level of care is the next step below residential treatment and continues to provide intensive support within the continuum of care for those struggling with addiction. PHP is the most intensive form of outpatient treatment available.[1]
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Clients live 24-hours / 7 days per week in a clinical setting.
PHP (Day/Night)
Clients attend a full day of therapy (typically for 5-6 hours per day, 5-7 days per week) but will have a safe environment to return to each evening.
IOP
Clients attend therapy for shorter time frames (typically for 3-5 hours per day, 3-5 days per week).
PHP treatment requires full-time recovery work, ideal for those who have recently completed medical detoxification and are physically stable but continue to require substantial emotional and psychological support to prevent relapse. During PHP, you will spend part of your day engaged in all three components (therapy sessions, medical monitoring, wellness classes) with the opportunity to practice your recovery at home and in your daily lives.
The Clinical Curriculum
A Typical Day in Day Treatment
Structure counteracts the chaos that enables addiction. Our Day/Night program has a schedule that challenges you to maximize your healing time, re-engaging you with daily recovery work continuously. Every day will have its differences, but all days are designed with the basis of treating your mind, body, and spirit.
Clinical Foundation
Your day will begin with a community meeting or mindfulness session to set your intention. After that, you will work with your primary clinician in small groups.
Process Groups: You will learn about the emotional roots of your substance use disorder through clinician-led groups with other community members in a safe, supportive environment.
Psychoeducation: Knowledge about the biology of your addiction will help support your recovery through education on brain chemistry, triggers, and the science of preventing relapse.[2]
Nutrition & Connection
Recovery takes proper fueling. Eating together is a therapeutic process that builds connections with others that have often been lost during your active addiction.
Specialized Therapy & Holistic Wellness
Agape takes an Integrative Medicine approach to treatment, blending evidence-based and holistic therapies to help build a well-rounded foundation for recovery. You will experience healing of mind and spirit through hands-on therapies, together with your talk therapy.
Trauma Resolution: Specialized sessions may include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) or Rapid Resolution Therapy to help process your underlying trauma.
Holistic Modalities: You will help self-soothe and regulate your nervous system through biofeedback therapy, yoga, and breath work.
Creative Expression: Art therapy and music therapy provide you with non-verbal outlets to express many of your difficult-to-communicate emotions that arise during traditional counseling.
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Who Is a Good Fit for PHP?
Not everyone needs the intensity of a partial hospitalization program. However, for those who require a higher level of care, or have a long history of chronic relapse, the PHP level of care may make the difference between short-term improvement and long-term abstinence from substance use.[3]
You may be a good candidate for our Day/Night Treatment Program if:
You are transitioning from detoxification: Though your body is free of substance use, you are not prepared to handle daily stressors on your own without the support of treatment.
You have a dual diagnosis: You have co-occurring medical needs (i.e., severe anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, etc.), which would benefit from daily psychiatric monitoring.
You have experienced multiple relapses: You have received lower levels of care (i.e., IOP or Outpatient Services) previously and been unable to maintain your sobriety.
You lack a support system: If you live in an unstable or triggering environment, then the structure of PHP, paired with sober living, will provide a safe environment for you.
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Housing & Concierge Support
One of the biggest barriers to PHP programs is logistics. How will I get there? Where will I stay? At Agape, we handle these details so you can focus entirely on getting well.
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Sober Living Partnerships
Agape works with several of the best sober living homes in the Fort Lauderdale and Wilton Manors area. These sober living homes are safe, drug-free environments with supervision, allowing you to experience a true life after addiction in an environment where you are surrounded by others in recovery and potential friends.
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Transportation Services
We do not allow a lack of transportation to create a barrier for our clients to receive care. During your admissions call, our team will discuss your personal barriers to entry and work with you to find solutions, including arranging transportation.
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Boutique Clinical Setting
Our facility is created to help create a sanctuary for you while you recover from substance abuse. Therefore, we create small groups for group therapy, which will allow each participant to express themselves. Agape will always value you by name, by story, and by how you can use your story as motivation for your future.
Therapeutic Modalities in PHP
We have a diverse set of therapeutic options to provide the best service in your PHP program and throughout your individualized treatment plan. Our program uses a variety of therapeutic modalities that align with the research-based principles established by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), ensuring that every behavioral, pharmacological, and holistic intervention is backed by clinical evidence.[4]
Take the First Step Today
You don’t have to do this alone. If you or a loved one needs comprehensive PHP treatment in South Florida, Agape is here to light the way. Our evidence-based, compassionate approach to overcoming addiction and mental health care has helped countless people rebuild their lives.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about PHP Treatment
What is the difference between inpatient rehab & PHP?
Inpatient or residential treatment requires you to live at the facility and not leave; however, you leave for the night after treatment when you are a client of the PHP program and return for treatment the following day or every day as needed.
How long does PHP treatment last?
Length of time in the PHP treatment program will vary for each individual, but on average, most clients will stay for 20-30 days before transitioning to the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for continued recovery support.
Will my insurance pay for me to be in PHP treatment?
Yes, since PHP is classified as a medical level of care, most major insurance companies offer coverage for PHP treatment services.[6] Our Administrative team is ready to verify your insurance benefits in a matter of minutes to assist you with determining what your insurance will pay for your PHP treatment and any additional out-of-pocket costs you may incur.
Can I work while I am in PHP?
Generally, it is difficult to maintain full-time employment while attending PHP, as most PHP programs require that individuals devote full-time attention to their treatment. If you need to work, a more flexible level of care is the intensive outpatient program (IOP).
What do clients do after completing the PHP program?
Recovery is a journey, and once you complete your PHP program, most clients transition to intensive outpatient (IOP), where they continue to take on gradually increasing responsibilities while continuing to be connected to their recovery support network and working toward laying the groundwork for remaining sober for the long haul.
Does PHP treat mental health issues?
Yes. Agape is a dual diagnosis facility and offers treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders. The Agape treatment model combines mental health and addiction treatment in such a way that the connection between mental health and addiction is never severed, in order to provide long-term success to our clients.
Sources
[1] Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2020). Treatment improvement protocol (TIP) 65: Manual for intensive outpatient treatment. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/SAMHSA_Digital_Download/PEP20-02-01-021.pdf
[2] Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2020). TIP 35: Enhancing motivation for change in substance use disorder treatment. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/tip-35-pep19-02-01-003.pdf
[3] Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2020). Treatment improvement protocol (TIP) 65: Manual for intensive outpatient treatment. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/SAMHSA_Digital_Download/PEP20-02-01-021.pdf
[4] [5] [6] National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2018). Principles of drug addiction treatment: A research-based guide (3rd ed.). National Institutes of Health. https://nida.nih.gov/sites/default/files/podat_1.pdf