Joint Commission accredited PHP providing 20–25 hours of intensive daily treatment. The highest level of outpatient care — without hospitalization. Metro Atlanta in person, telehealth statewide.
What is PHP?
PHP provides 20–25 hours of structured therapeutic programming per week — daily clinical contact without an overnight stay. It's appropriate for acute mental health crises, post-hospitalization step-down, or when standard outpatient hasn't been sufficient.
Programs Available
PHP is the right level of care when symptoms are severe enough to significantly impair functioning but inpatient hospitalization is not medically necessary.
For severe depression, bipolar episodes, acute anxiety, psychosis stabilization, or suicidal ideation not requiring inpatient care.
The most appropriate transition after psychiatric hospitalization. PHP provides intensive support as you reintegrate.
For substance use disorder requiring intensive daily treatment. Dual diagnosis for co-occurring mental health conditions.
Insurance & Coverage
We accept most major insurance plans and verify your benefits before your first session.
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Common Questions
PHP provides intensive daily outpatient treatment (20–25 hrs/week) while you continue to live at home. Inpatient hospitalization involves 24-hour supervised residential care in a hospital setting. PHP is appropriate when you need intensive support but are safe to return home each day.
Yes. PHP is a covered benefit under most major insurance plans under the Mental Health Parity Act. We accept Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Medicaid, and Medicare.
PHP duration typically ranges from 2–6 weeks, depending on clinical progress and insurance authorization. Many clients step down to IOP after completing PHP.
Yes — this is the most common clinical pathway. PHP provides intensive stabilization, followed by a step-down to IOP for continued structured support, and eventually to weekly outpatient therapy.
Yes. Our PHP program is available via HIPAA-secure telehealth for Georgia residents who cannot attend in person. Telehealth PHP is clinically equivalent and insurance-covered.
Call (833) 239-8109 or submit our intake form. We conduct a clinical assessment, verify insurance benefits, and can begin services within the same week in most cases.
Same-week intake. Most insurance accepted including Medicaid. In-person and telehealth options. Free clinical consultation.