Adult Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in Boston, MA

What Is a PHP?

Acknowledging you need help is the first step toward healing. At Arbour Hospital, we’re here to guide you during recovery. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) for mental health and substance use disorders offer structure and flexibility, so you get the help you need while living at home.

A PHP is a day treatment program that can be an alternative to inpatient hospitalization. You can also step down to a PHP from inpatient treatment. Participants continue living at home during treatment, so they can maintain close ties with their family and support systems.

Our PHPs provide mental health and substance use disorder care for adults (ages 18+). We offer mental health treatment at our Branches outpatient locations: Branches Jamaica Plain, a service of Arbour Hospital; and Branches Quincy, a service of Arbour Hospital. Substance use disorder treatment is available at Branches Jamaica Plain only.

Treatment takes place Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Lunch and snacks are provided. People typically participate in our PHP for three weeks.

In-Person and Virtual PHP: Why Choose Us?

• At our PHP for adults, you’ll find:
  • Virtual mental health treatment: Our hybrid approach allows you to attend a mix of in-person and online sessions in our mental health PHP. You benefit from daily structure with the convenience of virtual care.
  • Convenient access: Our Jamaica Plain location is directly across from a T stop and close to bus routes. Affordable transportation options for individuals with MassHealth are available upon request. Our staff makes the arrangements to make life easier for you.
  • Latino PHP in Spanish: Our Latino outpatient programs are led by bilingual professionals, not translators. Care is culturally sensitive and tailored to the unique concerns of our Spanish-speaking communities.
  • More insurance options: We are in-network with MassHealth, managed Medicare and most commercial insurance plans. Our goal is to help as many people as possible get affordable access to the care they need.
  • Continuum of care: We offer inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, as well as traditional outpatient counseling. You can transition between programs as your needs change, while staying in a familiar environment with providers you know.

Dual Diagnosis PHP

Substance use disorders are often accompanied by mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Treating these conditions simultaneously increases your chances of a successful recovery. We offer an in-person PHP for people with drug or alcohol addiction at Branches Jamaica Plain.

Learn more about our outpatient substance use disorder programs

Our Adult PHP Treatments and Services

We use evidence-based therapies and an individualized approach to help you heal. Our small group size means you can be seen and heard in a nonjudgmental, inclusive environment.

Our treatments and services include:

• Medication management: You meet weekly with a psychiatric nurse practitioner to monitor and adjust your medication as needed.
• Psychoeducation: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help you manage your thoughts, emotions and behaviors in healthier ways.
• Skill building: We teach practical strategies for managing stress, building strong relationships and setting boundaries.
• Creative expression: Therapeutic activities such as yoga, dance, art and expressive movement help reduce stress and give you positive ways to cope.
• Recovery coaching: Individuals in our dual diagnosis program benefit from the support of recovery coaches, including those who have personal experiences with substance use disorder.

Get Help Now

Call 833-322-2687 or schedule an outpatient assessment online.