Mental Health Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in Laguna Hills
Structured, Full-Day Mental Health Treatment While You Return Home Each Day
Sometimes weekly therapy isn’t enough, but around-the-clock residential care isn’t the right fit either. A Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) bridges that gap. It offers intensive, structured mental health treatment during the day, then lets you go home in the evening to your own space, your family, and your routines.
At California Care Recovery, our mental health PHP in Laguna Hills combines individual and group therapy, psychiatric care, and holistic support in a warm, welcoming setting. It’s designed for people who need a high level of care while staying connected to everyday life.
What Is a Partial Hospitalization Program?
A Partial Hospitalization Program is the most intensive level of outpatient mental health care. Our PHP meets 5 days a week for 4 hours a day, giving you consistent, structured support while you live at home. Each week includes 2 individual therapy sessions and a visit with a doctor, so your care team can closely monitor your progress and adjust your plan as needed.
Many people enter PHP as a step down after mental health residential treatment, while others start here when their symptoms need more support than traditional outpatient care can offer.
PHP may be a good fit if you:
- Need more support than weekly therapy provides
- Are stepping down from residential or inpatient mental health care
- Have a safe, stable home to return to each day
- Are experiencing symptoms that make work, school, or daily life difficult
- Want structured treatment without living on-site
What a Week in PHP Looks Like
Our PHP gives you the structure of a full treatment day, with the freedom to go home each evening.
Every schedule is built around your needs. Your care team will walk you through your exact program times during your assessment.
Therapies in Our Partial Hospitalization Program
Your PHP schedule blends evidence-based therapy with creative and body-centered approaches, so you can heal in the ways that work best for you.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- EMDR
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Anger Management
- Behavior Modification
- Creative Healing
PHP vs. IOP: Which Is Right for You?
Both programs are part of our mental health outpatient care in Laguna Hills. The main difference is how much time and support each one includes.
| Program Details | This ProgramPartial Hospitalization (PHP) | Step-Down OptionIntensive Outpatient (IOP) |
|---|---|---|
| Days per Week | 5 days a week | 3, 4, or 5 days a week |
| Hours per Day | 4 hours a day | 3 hours a day |
| Individual Therapy | 2 sessions per week | 1 session per week |
| Doctor Visits | Weekly | As needed |
| Location | Laguna Hills | Laguna Hills |
| Often a Good Fit For | Stepping down from residential care, or when symptoms need daily structure | Building on progress while balancing work, school, or family |
- A unique schedule based on your situation and environment
- Skills development relevant to your lifestyle and symptoms
- Identification and support of your personal recovery goals
- Accommodation of cultural, religious, or personal beliefs and practices
- A safe space to explore self-expression and emotion regulation
- A holistic approach focused on you as an individual
Not sure which program fits? Our team will recommend the right level of care after your assessment. Explore Mental Health Outpatient or call (949) 281-7823.
Partial Hospitalization Program FAQs
What is a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)?
A Partial Hospitalization Program is the most intensive level of outpatient mental health care. It provides structured, full-day treatment, including therapy and medical oversight, while you return home each evening.
How many hours a week is your PHP?
Our mental health PHP meets 5 days a week for 4 hours a day. Each week also includes 2 individual therapy sessions and a visit with a doctor.
What's the difference between PHP and IOP?
PHP offers more time and support, meeting 5 days a week for 4 hours a day with 2 individual therapy sessions and a weekly doctor visit. Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) meets 3, 4, or 5 days a week for 3 hours a day, with 1 individual therapy session each week and doctor visits as needed.
Is PHP the same as residential treatment?
No. In residential treatment, you live on-site with 24/7 support. In PHP, you attend treatment during the day and go home each evening, which lets you stay connected to your family and routines.
Who is a good fit for PHP?
PHP is often a good fit for people stepping down from residential or inpatient care, or for those whose symptoms need more support than weekly therapy can provide. Our team will help you decide if PHP is the right level of care after your assessment.
Where is your mental health PHP located?
Our PHP is offered at our outpatient location at 27075 Cabot Rd #109 in Laguna Hills, CA.
Does insurance cover PHP?
California Care Recovery accepts most major PPO insurance plans. Our admissions team can verify your benefits at no cost to you and explain your coverage before you begin.
If you or someone you love is in crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.