Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in Los Angeles
6-8 hours a day, Monday to Friday, in West Los Angeles. Treatment for substance use, mental health, or both.
Our PHP program in Los Angeles meets you where you are – offering real, intensive care during the day, so you can go home to your own life and routine after. Healing looks different for everyone; let us find what works for you, together.
If you or a loved one needs structured substance use and mental health treatment but does not require residential care, a partial hospitalization program (PHP) in Los Angeles can provide the care you need and deserve to stabilize early recovery while still allowing you to live at home or in sober housing.
Create Recovery Center, based in Los Angeles, offers a structured PHP treatment program with clinical oversight, psychotherapy, medication management, and relapse-prevention planning, helping you lay a strong foundation for a lasting recovery.
PHP at Create Recovery at a Glance
| Hours | 6-8 hours per day, daytime track from 9 AM to 3 PM |
|---|---|
| Days | Monday to Friday, full-day programming |
| Typical Length | About 6-8 weeks, depending on symptoms and needs |
| Who It Is For | Adults with substance use, mental health concerns, or both |
| Location | West Los Angeles: 5300A Beethoven St Ste A, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Clients come from Playa Vista, Culver City, Mar Vista, Venice, and Santa Monica. |
| Insurance | PPO accepted. |
| Start | Same-day admissions available, where appropriate |
What Is a Partial Hospitalization Program?
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is the most structured level of outpatient substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders treatment. It provides intensive care for 6-8 hours a day, and 5 days a week while allowing you to return home or to sober living afterward.
Our PHP rehab in Los Angeles is customized to your diagnosis, needs, and goals, but it typically involves:
- Multiple scheduled treatment sessions per week
- Individual and group therapy
- Medication management
- Coping skills and life skills training
- Relapse prevention planning
- Aftercare planning and practical recovery services
At Create Recovery, PHP can be a standalone treatment option or the next step after detox or residential care. Many clients then step down to our intensive outpatient program after completing PHP, and our team collaborates for that transition with you.
Who Our PHP Program Is Designed For
Our PHP rehab program in Los Angeles is recommended for adults who:
- Recently completed detox or a residential treatment program
- Need daily structure in early recovery
- Feel at risk of relapse without clinical support
- Manage both substance misuse and mental health symptoms
- Want intensive care without living at a facility
- Need more structure and clinical oversight than standard outpatient care
For many, our PHP level of care provides the balance needed to continue recovery safely.
Our PHP is not the right level of care if you:
- Need medical detox. We refer you to a detox provider and admit you to PHP afterward.
- Need 24/7 supervision for safety and stability risks. Our team can refer you to a residential program.
If you are in a crisis or emergency, call or text 9-8-8, or call 9-1-1 immediately.
What a Day in Our PHP Program in Los Angeles Looks Like
A typical PHP treatment program in Los Angeles includes a full schedule of clinical care and recovery support throughout the week. Here is how a day in PHP is typically structured at Create Recovery:
- Morning Check-In: Meet with your care team and check in on how you are doing.
- Individual Therapy: One-on-one private sessions with your therapist.
- Group Therapy: Group therapy with peers, led by clinicians.
- Psychoeducation: Education on triggers, stressors, relapse prevention, and recovery.
- Skills Training: Coping and life skills practice.
- Evening Check-In: Review the day and plan for the next day.
Our program runs 6-8 hours per day, Monday to Friday, which adds up to roughly 30 to 40 hours a week. This structure allows you to stay focused on recovery while gradually building independence.
What Is Included in Our PHP Treatment Program?
Treatment may typically involve the following:
- Clinical assessment and personalized treatment planning
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Dual diagnosis care for co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions
- Medication management, if required
- Relapse prevention
- Coping skills training
- Recovery planning
- Family support, when appropriate
- Aftercare planning
- Case management, including help with housing, employment, and legal needs
Can You Study or Work While in PHP in Los Angeles?
One of the most common questions about outpatient rehab is whether going to school, college, or work is possible during treatment.
As our PHP program in Los Angeles runs 6-8 hours a day, Monday to Friday, many clients:
- Take some time off from school/college and work during early recovery
- Reduce work hours temporarily
- Transition to a less intensive program later
If you need to keep working or studying, our IOP offers daytime and evening schedules. We can collaborate and find the best level of care and schedule for you.
PHP vs IOP: Understanding the Difference
Both PHP and IOP are outpatient treatment programs, but they provide different levels of support. At Create Recovery, the main difference is intensity level. PHP is 6-8 hours a day, while IOP is 9-15 hours a week.
PHP Treatment Program in Los Angeles
- 6-8 hours per day; 5 days per week
- Intensive structure
- Recommended for early recovery
- Often follows detox or residential care
IOP Treatment Program in Los Angeles
- 9-15 hours per week
- More flexible schedule
- Daytime, afternoon, and evening options
- Often used as a step-down level of care from PHP
- Offers more independence
Many move from PHP into IOP as recovery stabilizes. Your care team collaborates with you regarding stepping down from PHP to IOP as you stabilize. For greater insight, you can also explore PHP vs IOP and how to know which outpatient rehab option is right for you over here.
Conditions and Substances We Treat in Our PHP
Our PHP treats substance use disorders involving:
- Alcohol
- Cannabis
- Opioids
- Prescription medication
- Stimulants
- Polysubstance use
Many of those who seek PHP treatment in Los Angeles also experience mental health conditions, which our partial hospitalization program for mental health in Los Angeles treats, such as:
- Anxiety disorders
- Major depressive disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Trauma-related disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder
- Stress-related symptoms
- Personality disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Schizophrenia
When both substance use and mental health symptoms are present, our treatment addresses both at the same time.
Our PHP treatment for dual diagnosis includes:
- Integrated treatment planning
- Behavioral therapies
- Medication management
- Trauma-informed care
- Peer community
- Relapse prevention
Addressing both conditions together is known as dual diagnosis treatment – it can play a role in reducing relapse risk and improving lasting recovery outcomes.
Insurance Coverage for PHP Treatment
Create Recovery accepts PPO insurance, including Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, Blue Cross, and Tufts Health Plan, among others. Coverage for partial hospitalization programs in Los Angeles depends on your insurance policy and provider.
We understand that this can be quite confusing to understand. But you do not have to do this on your own.
Our insurance team can confidentially verify your benefits, explain your options, and find the best payment path going forward.
What you pay for PHP depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance. Verification is free and confidential, and we explain your costs before you begin treatment.
Why Choose Create Recovery for PHP Treatment in Los Angeles?
Choosing the right partial hospitalization program in Los Angeles can make a significant difference in recovery. To this end, Create Recovery offers:
- Structured outpatient substance use and mental health disorders treatment
- Licensed and experienced clinical team consisting of psychotherapists, board-certified psychiatrists and physicians, counselors, and medical staff
- Safe, non-judgmental, and confidential recovery environment
- Personalized treatment planning
- Focus on real-life recovery skills
- Practical recovery services, such as help with housing, employment, financial, and legal assistance
Our Los Angeles Location
Create Recovery is located in West Los Angeles, and our partial hospitalization program serves clients from Playa Vista, Culver City, Mar Vista, Venice, Santa Monica, and across Los Angeles County. If you are traveling from out of town, our case managers can connect you with trusted sober living and transitional housing nearby.
What Our Clients Are Saying
How to Get Started With Our PHP in Los Angeles?
Step 1
Call (866) 885-3042 or verify your insurance online.
Step 2
We check your insurance, and a licensed clinician completes an assessment to confirm PHP is the right level of care.
Step 3
You begin your healing journey. We offer same-day and next-day admissions when appropriate.
Take a Step Forward Toward Your PHP Treatment in Los Angeles
If you or a loved one is struggling with substance use or mental health disorders, the right level of care can make recovery a tangible reality.
To this end, Create Recovery offers a personalized partial hospitalization program in Los Angeles that meets you where you are for a lasting recovery and a healthier tomorrow.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Partial Hospitalization Program in Los Angeles
How long does PHP treatment last?
While a PHP timeline can vary from person to person depending on their symptoms and needs, PHP can typically last for 6 – 8 weeks.
Do clients live at the treatment center during PHP?
No. Clients attend treatment during the day and return home or to transitional housing/sober living at night. If you are willing to relocate to Los Angeles, Create Recovery partners with several transitional housing and sober living homes to make this transition easier for you.
What is the difference between PHP and residential treatment?
Residential treatment means you live at the facility 24/7 as you receive treatment. In PHP, you attend treatment during the day and go back to your home or a sober living. PHP is a better fit for those who are stable and have a safe place to stay.
Can I study or work during PHP?
Our PHP runs 6-8 hours a day, Monday to Friday, so most take time off from school or work, or reduce hours, at least at first. If you need to keep studying or working, our IOP offers daytime and evening schedules.
What happens after PHP treatment?
Most clients transition to IOP or standard outpatient treatment as they progress in their respective recovery journeys. We begin with aftercare planning during PHP.
Is a PHP worth it?
Whether PHP is worth it depends on your needs. If you need daily clinical oversight but not 24/7 care, our PHP gives you that structure while you go back to your home or to a sober living. A clinical assessment confirms whether PHP is the right level of care.
Is PHP covered by insurance?
Create Recovery accepts PPO plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, Blue Cross, and Tufts Health Plan. Our insurance team at Create Recovery can confidentially verify your coverage for you.