Full-day intensive treatment without overnight stay. Receive hospital-level care 5-7 days a week while returning home each evening.
Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), also called day treatment, provide intensive addiction care without requiring you to stay overnight. You attend programming 5-7 days per week for 4-6 hours daily (typically 20-30 hours total per week). PHP is the highest level of outpatient care—more intensive than IOP but less restrictive than inpatient.
Think of treatment levels on a spectrum:
PHP bridges the gap between residential and outpatient care, offering intensive support without requiring you to leave your home environment entirely.
Most people attend PHP for 2-4 weeks before stepping down to IOP. The goal is stabilization—get your recovery foundation solid, then gradually reduce intensity as you gain skills and confidence. Many insurance plans require PHP before they'll approve IOP.
PHP gives you the structure and medical oversight of hospital-level care while allowing you to sleep in your own bed, maintain family connections, and practice recovery skills in your real environment. It's intensive enough to work but flexible enough to sustain.
Partial hospitalization addiction treatment programs across Canada
Maison Jean Lapointe is Quebec's premier addiction treatment centre, offering bilingual services in both French and English. With over 40 years of experience, we provide comprehensive care that addresses the physical, psychological, and social aspects of addiction.
Homewood Health Centre in Guelph is one of Canada's oldest and most respected mental health and addiction treatment facilities. Our comprehensive programs treat the whole person, addressing co-occurring mental health conditions alongside substance use disorders.
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