Partial Hospitalization Program

Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) are the highest level of outpatient care for mental health. PHP offers full-day structured treatment, typically 5 days a week, providing intensive therapeutic support without requiring overnight hospitalization. Patients spend most of the day engaged in group therapy, individual sessions, skill-building, and when appropriate—medication management, then return home in the evenings.

PHP bridges the gap between inpatient hospitalization and lower levels of care like IOP or weekly therapy. It is often the first step after an acute mental health crisis, or a supportive alternative to inpatient admission when safety and stability can be managed at home with daily intensive treatment.

People may benefit from PHP when they are:

• Experiencing severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, or mood disorders that interfere with daily functioning.
• Recovering after a suicidal crisis, self-harm episode, or hospitalization, and need more intensive support before stepping down.
• Struggling with emotional regulation, substance use, or overwhelming stress that cannot be managed with outpatient therapy alone.
• Having difficulty with daily responsibilities such as school, work, or relationships due to mental health symptoms.
• In need of a safe and structured environment to stabilize while practicing coping skills in real life outside of program hours.

At EQ Perspectives, we believe recovery is not just about crisis stabilization it’s about learning how to understand and grow through our emotions.

Our PHP stands out because we focus on increasing emotional intelligence (EQ):

• Understanding Emotions as Information: We help clients identify and interpret emotions as signals rather than barriers, turning feelings into tools for self-awareness.
• Strengthening Regulation: We teach practical ways to manage overwhelming emotions so clients can find balance and stability.
• Improving Relationships: By increasing empathy and communication
• Building Long-Term Resilience: We equip individuals with lifelong skills to reduce relapse, manage stress, and foster growth beyond symptoms.

While many programs focus only on short-term stabilization, EQ Perspectives helps clients build the inner foundation (the “roots within”) that allows for lasting growth and outward change (the “branches beyond”).