Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for Drug & Alcohol Addiction
Our PHP program provides structured, evidence-based addiction treatment, allowing you to return home, rejoin your family, and reconnect with daily life chores. Why wait? Get help now.
What Is PHP?
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in Maryland
An ASAM Level 2.5 structured day treatment program delivers inpatient clinical intensity, usually 5 to 6 hours of therapy, while not requiring an overnight stay in a facility.
PHP provides more structure than an IOP (which usually only has an intensity of 9-12 hours per week), yet patients are exposed to the real world.
At MD Rehab Center, PHP is more commonly used as a step-down from residential, or detox, or as a primary treatment entry point for those who need daily intensive care but also have a safe home environment to go back to. Regardless, the clinical depth remains unchanged.
5-6
Treatment hours per day
5
Days per week
4-8
Typical program weeks
2.5
ASAM level of care
Understanding the Difference
PHP vs. Residential vs. IOP: Which Level of Care Do You Actually Need?
Addiction treatment can become confusing when it comes to these three levels of care, how they differ in intensity and structure, and for whom each level is the right fit. Here’s a direct comparison.
Factor
Residential (Inpatient)
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Residency
On-site, 24/7
Home or sober living
Home
Daily Hours
Full day + overnight
5–6 hours/day
3–4 hours/day
Days Per Week
7 days
5 days
3–5 days
ASAM Level
Level 3.1–3.7
Level 2.5
Level 2.1
Best For
Severe addiction, unstable home, high relapse risk
Step-down from residential, stable home, needs daily structure
Moderate addiction, strong home support, step-down from PHP
Partial Hospitalization Program Mental Health, You've Been Looking For Long-term Recovery
Is PHP Right for You?
Who Our Maryland Partial Hospitalization Program Is Designed For
PHP is neither a compromise between inpatient and outpatient: it is simply the clinically appropriate level of care for a specific subset of patients. Here’s who benefits most.
- Moving on from Residential or Detox
- You Will Need Intensity With No Sleep Over
- Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions
- Recent Relapse After Outpatient Treatment
- Moderate-to-Severe Addiction With Stable Housing
- You Want Daily Progress, Not Weekly Check-Ins
- Teens, adolescent & adult partial hospitalization program
What's Included
Everything Inside MD Rehab Center's PHP — What Your Day Actually Looks Like
All components listed below run Monday to Friday. This is not a convenience-based schedule, it is based on what the clinical research indicates will bring lasting recovery. Daily questionnaire on mood, cravings, sleep, and overnight activities.
Educated seminars about addiction science, dual diagnosis, relapse triggers, family dynamics and life skills.
9:00 AM
Morning Clinical Check-In
9:30 AM
Group Therapy Session
11:00 AM
Individual Therapy
12:30 PM
Psychoeducation & Skills Workshop
1:30 PM
Medication Management & Psychiatric Review
2:30 PM
Afternoon Process Group & Discharge Planning
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Our Evidence-Based Treatment Therapies in Our Maryland PHP Every Day
Every therapy in our PHP is selected based on clinical evidence so it will tackle your root cause.
Your PHP Recovery Path With Addiction Treatment Continuum at MD Rehab Center
PHP is step three in a connected clinical journey. Understanding the full continuum helps you see exactly where you are and what comes next.
Step 1
Medical Detox (3–10 days)
Step 2
Residential Treatment (30–90 days)
Step 3
Partial Hospitalization (PHP) (4–8 weeks. 5–6 hours)
Step 4
Intensive Outpatient (IOP) 8–12 weeks. 3–4 hours, 3–5 days/week.
PHP Enrollment at MD Rehab Center Can Start Within Days — Not Weeks.
Our admissions team moves quickly. Free insurance verification, same-week intake scheduling, and a clinical assessment that gets you placed in the right program without delays.
Open 24 hours a day, every day including weekends and holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions About PHP in Maryland
What is partial hospitalisation?
It is a highly structured, non-residential mental health program that offers clinical treatment for several hours a day, multiple days a week.
What is the purpose of a partial hospitalization program?
It provides structured, intensive psychiatric treatment during the day while allowing patients to return home at night, serving as a bridge between inpatient and outpatient care.
What's the difference between PHP and IOP?
PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) requires more hours per day and days per week of treatment than IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program), which offers greater scheduling flexibility.
Who is eligible for PHP?
Individuals who require intense, daily therapeutic support to manage severe symptoms but are stable enough not to need 24-hour medical supervision.
What are the requirements for PHP?
Patients must have a diagnosed mental health or substance use disorder, a recommendation from a clinician, and a safe, stable home environment to return to daily.
Is PHP 2.5 level of care?
Yes, under the ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria, PHP is designated as Level 2.5, representing clinically managed intensive outpatient services.
Is PHP higher than IOP?
Yes, PHP is a higher, more intensive level of care than IOP in the continuum of mental health and substance abuse treatment.
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