The program is designed for individuals experiencing moderate to severe psychiatric symptoms, emotional distress, or substance use disorders that interfere with daily functioning.

The program treats moderate to severe psychiatric symptoms, emotional distress, and substance use disorders. WestBridge specializes in treating psychosis, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and PTSD, with or without substance use disorders.

Yes, We treat both “mental health and substance use treatment” together.

PHP does not involve overnight stays, participants do not need 24-hour inpatient hospitalization, and PHP can serve as a step-down from residential or inpatient care.

PHP is a higher level of care with programming occurring 5 days per week whereas IOP programming occurs 3 days per week. Both programs include group therapy, individual therapy and case management however PHP also includes medication management and access to our on call clinicians 24/7 for crisis intervention.

PHP is an outpatient setting, and participants do not require 24-hour hospitalization, meaning they go home each day.

PHP runs five hours per day.

Participants attend PHP five days per week, Monday through Friday for 5 hours each day.

Though many people take time away from school or work to attend PHP due the time commitment, if work or school hours fall outside of the PHP schedule, an individual can attend both.

Each day starts with goals group to check in on individual goals. Then, participants engage in three different groups (which vary by day) before closing the day with a progress group, reflecting on the growth and progress made. Lunch is provided mid-day between groups.

Treatment services include comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management, individual therapy, group therapy, family services, crisis intervention and safety planning, and case management and aftercare planning.

WestBridge’s PHP includes both individual therapy and group therapy sessions.

The curriculum includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Enhanced-Illness Management & Recovery, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Seeking Safety (a trauma-informed approach), and Wellness Recovery Action Plan, among others.

Yes, WestBridge offers comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management in PHP.

PHP participants will have regular meetings with WestBridge psychiatric providers to assist with medication management, care coordination, and psychiatric evaluation.

Yes, many PHP participants are prescribed psychiatric medications. As part of the pre-admission process, we request a copy of your current medication list so our psychiatric providers can be informed of your current medication regimen.

If you wish to continue seeing your current therapist, you may do so, but your insurance provider may not cover the cost of seeing your therapist if you see them on the same day you receive PHP services.

Yes, families are encouraged to be involved in their loved ones treatment as long as the individual in care provides written consent.

If you have a recurrence, the treatment team will meet with you to evaluate your needs and work with you to develop a plan to ensure your safety. This will include assessing immediate clinical needs and if remaining in PHP is the appropriate level of care.

Individuals have found to benefit the most by attending programming between 4–6 weeks.

After completing a few steps which include 1) a Verification of Benefits with your insurance, 2) an intake questionnaire (available on our website), 3) for our team to review of the most recent mental health record (which may be notes from a psychiatrist, therapist, a recent hospitalization, or residential treatment program) and 4) completing a level of care assessment over the phone with our admissions team. If no additional documentation is clinically necessary, an intake date will be arranged that works with your schedule.

Referrals are not necessary to enter any WestBridge program.

Our PHP is in-network with most commercial insurances as identified on our Insurance and Financing page. While health insurance may help to offset your financial investment in treatment, any WestBridge services not contracted for or not covered by your personal health plan are billed on a self-pay basis. As every plan differs, prior to admission, we complete a verification of benefits and provide a complementary financial consultation to each individual inquiring about our services.

WestBridge may provide program materials for PHP participants to use during groups, but individuals do not need to bring any of their own belongings to a PHP session.

Every PHP participant will meet with their PHP therapist to create a treatment plan based on their individual treatment goals. Progress in treatment will be measured as it pertains to those goals.

When ready to transition, each participant is assisted in developing a transition plan tailored to their needs and goals, whether to another level of care at WestBridge or another treatment program.

The most common aftercare recommendation following successful completion of a PHP is to enroll in an IOP. WestBridge does offer a mental health focused IOP with morning and afternoon sessions that many PHP participants have successfully stepped down into. If the treatment team does not feel that IOP will be necessary, recommendations for outpatient therapists may be provided.

For individuals who complete WestBridge’s PHP and require a higher level of care, we offer our residential program, The Commons. For individuals looking to step down to a lower level of care, we offer a mental health focused IOP with morning and afternoon sessions. Additionally, all participants are eligible to attend WestBridge alumni program events.

By calling 1-877-461-7711, book a phone consultation online, or fill out an online contact form. The admissions team is available Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm Eastern Time.