Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for Eating Disorders
5-7 days/week intensive day treatment — home at night
PHP (Partial Hospitalization) is a structured day treatment program — typically 6-8 hours/day, 5 days a week — that provides intensive eating disorder support while allowing you to return home or to a sober living environment each night.
Who is this for?
PHP is appropriate for individuals who are medically stable but still need multiple supported meals per day, intensive therapy, and structured support. It is often used as a step-down from residential or as a step up from IOP when outpatient is not sufficient.
What to expect
A typical PHP day includes 2-3 supported meals, individual therapy, group therapy (CBT, DBT, or FBT groups), dietitian sessions, and family therapy (especially for adolescents). PHP runs 5-6 hours per day. Average cost: $1,000-3,000/day — typically covered by insurance as medically necessary intensive outpatient care.
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What is the difference between PHP and IOP for eating disorders?
PHP (Partial Hospitalization) typically runs 5-7 days/week for 6-8 hours/day and includes multiple supported meals. IOP (Intensive Outpatient) is typically 3 days/week for 3-4 hours/day and may include one supported meal. PHP provides more intensive support and is used earlier in recovery or when more structure is needed.