A partial hospitalization program gives you a full day of mental health treatment and lets you sleep at home.
At Time Wellness Arkansas in Fayetteville, PHP is our most intensive outpatient level of care. It fits adults who need daily structure and clinical support but not an overnight stay.
Call 479-336-6895 or verify your insurance to get started.
What Is A Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)?
PHP is sometimes called day treatment. You come to our Fayetteville center on weekdays for several hours of therapy, skills work and psychiatric care, then return home in the evening. The clinical intensity is close to residential treatment, without living on site.
People enter PHP in two ways. Some step down after a hospital or residential stay.
Others step up because weekly therapy or an intensive outpatient program has not been enough.
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Who PHP Helps
PHP may be the right level if:
- Your symptoms disrupt work, school or relationships most days
- You need more than a few hours of therapy a week
- You are stable enough to be safe at home overnight
- You have a stable place to live and a way to get to treatment
- You are leaving a hospital or residential program and want continued daily support
If you need a safe place to live during treatment, ask us about supportive housing in Fayetteville. If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911 or call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
What a Day in PHP Looks Like
PHP runs a minimum of six hours a day, multiple days a week. A typical day includes:
- Morning check-in and goal setting
- Group therapy and skills groups
- Individual sessions with your primary therapist
- Visits with our psychiatric team for evaluation and medication management
- Holistic and experiential sessions such as yoga, art or music therapy
- Family sessions when you want them included
Your treatment plan is written after a full assessment and reviewed often. As symptoms ease, your team will talk with you about stepping down to IOP.
Conditions We Treat in PHP
Our PHP treats adults 18 and older with:
- Depression and other mood disorders
- Anxiety disorders and panic disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Trauma and PTSD
- OCD
- Schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder
- Personality disorders
- Co-occurring substance use
Therapies
- CBT: Learn to spot the thought patterns that drive anxiety and low mood, and replace them with ones that work better.
- DBT: Build practical skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress and improving relationships.
- EMDR: Process painful memories with a structured, guided method so they lose their grip on daily life.
- Trauma Therapy: Work through past trauma at your own pace with therapists trained in trauma-informed care.
- Individual Therapy: Meet one-on-one with your therapist to work on the goals and challenges that are specific to you.
- Group Therapy: Practice new skills and share support with peers who understand what you are going through.
- Family Therapy: Help the people closest to you understand your condition and learn how to support your recovery.
- Psychiatry: Get a full psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication management from our medical team.
- Holistic Therapy: Support your clinical care with biofeedback, yoga, mindfulness, art and music therapy.
Why Time Wellness?
A day program only works if the days are worth showing up for. Here is what you can count on in our Fayetteville PHP.
- Accredited by The Joint Commission
- Psychiatric care led by our Medical Director, Dr. Jawaun Lewis
- Licensed therapists and a treatment plan built around you
- A full daily schedule, not a few scattered groups
- Medication management alongside therapy
- Family therapy and education for the people supporting you
- A planned step-down to IOP and outpatient with the same team
- Supportive housing available for those who need it
- Free, confidential insurance verification before you commit
PHP vs. IOP: What Is the Difference?
|
PHP |
IOP |
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Time in treatment |
6 hours per day, five to six days |
9 to 15 hours a week, three to five days |
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Best for |
Symptoms that disrupt most days |
Symptoms that are improving or moderate |
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Work or school |
Usually paused or reduced |
Usually continues |
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Where you live |
At home or in supportive housing |
At home |
What Happens After PHP
Most people step down to our intensive outpatient program, then weekly outpatient care. Your team plans each step with you, so support never drops off all at once. If distance makes daily travel hard, PHP is also offered through virtual treatment.
Paying for PHP
Most private plans cover partial hospitalization when it is medically necessary. We work with Aetna, Ambetter, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, ComPsych, Magellan, MultiPlan and TRICARE. We do not accept Medicaid or Medicare. Our team will check your benefits at no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does PHP last?
It varies by person. Length depends on your symptoms and progress, and your team reviews it with you regularly.
Can I work while in PHP?
Most people reduce or pause work during PHP because of the daily schedule. IOP is built for people who need to keep working.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can call us directly, and a family member can call on your behalf.
Can I keep taking my current medications?
Bring a list of everything you take. Our psychiatric team reviews it at admission and manages your medications during the program.
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If you or a loved one need mental health treatment in Arkansas, Time Wellness is here to help. Contact us today to get started.