PHP Treatment in Orange County

A Partial Hospitalization Program, or PHP, is an intensive outpatient level of behavioral health care. It provides structured clinical treatment for adults who need substantial support but may not require residential care. Alter Behavioral Health’s PHP can address mental health, trauma, substance use, and co-occurring concerns through individualized plans and therapies such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and family therapy.

PHP treatment length varies according to clinical needs, progress, safety considerations, and the recommendations of the treatment team. Care may change as a client’s stability and goals develop, with transitions to another level of care when appropriate. During consultation, Alter Behavioral Health can discuss the anticipated structure of treatment and how PHP fits within a broader recovery plan.

PHP may benefit adults who need more structure and therapeutic support than traditional outpatient treatment provides, while not requiring residential care. Alter Behavioral Health serves adults with concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, PTSD, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. A consultation helps determine whether PHP is clinically appropriate.

Treatment may include evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, family therapy, and other therapeutic approaches. The specific combination is tailored to each client’s needs, diagnosis, history, goals, and level of care. Clinical providers coordinate treatment planning as care progresses.

Yes. Alter Behavioral Health offers dual-diagnosis support for adults whose substance use occurs alongside mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, or PTSD. An integrated PHP plan can address both areas rather than treating them separately. The clinical team evaluates each client’s needs and recommends the most appropriate combination of therapies and supports.

PHP provides intensive outpatient treatment without the same residential setting as RTC care. This can allow eligible clients to receive structured therapy while maintaining more connection to everyday responsibilities and support systems. Residential treatment offers a higher level of environmental structure. Alter Behavioral Health provides both levels within its broader continuum, with placement guided by clinical needs.

The main insurance providers we have high success rates with are Cigna, UMR, Anthem Blue Cross California, and Aetna. Insurance verification is also available for other major carriers, including GEHA, Meritain Health, Highmark BCBS, United Healthcare, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Private pay options are also available. The organization states that it does not accept Medicaid, Medi-Cal, or Medicare. Coverage and eligibility should be reviewed during consultation.

The process begins with a consultation to discuss current concerns, treatment history, goals, and the level of care that may be appropriate. Alter Behavioral Health can also review insurance information and available payment options. Call the admissions team at (866) 248-9285 to discuss PHP consultation and enrollment for Orange County care.