Addiction treatment isn’t always a straight path. The type and level of care best suited for your situation depend on numerous factors. Partial care programs, also known as partial hospitalization programs (PHP), are one of the options we offer at The Ranch at Dove Tree. They offer a short-term treatment plan that’s a bit more aggressive than traditional outpatient care.
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What Is Partial Care?
As a short-term intensive care program, partial care is less restrictive than inpatient care, but more supportive than outpatient care. Sitting in the middle like this means it can serve two main purposes:
- Transitioning: If you receive residential treatment for addiction and are ready to go back home, partial care gives you more structure during those first few weeks. You go home but maintain extra support.
- More intense care: If you need more care than outpatient treatment can offer, but you’re unable or not quite at the level of needing inpatient care, partial care can be an important resource.
The frequency of partial care depends on your specific needs, but you get to go home every evening. If you have a substance use disorder (SUD) or think you may, this program provides you with the benefits of inpatient care while living at home.
What to Expect During Partial Care Treatment for Addiction?
Sometimes referred to as a day program, partial care allows you to come in to receive treatment most days of the week. You’ll have access to a wide range of therapy types and resources to help build confidence and support treatment. You’ll see your therapist, interact with others in group therapy, engage in holistic care, and work on your overall wellness. We’ll create an individualized treatment program designed to support your needs. Most people engage in:
- A 12-Step program
- Tools to access and utilize community resources that align with your needs
- Peer-to-peer accountability
- Safety planning for yourself and your family
- Meditation and mental health support
- Team-building skills allow you to improve communication
- In-depth Big Book studies so you can work through the underlying cause of your addiction
Most people find partial care to be an excellent solution if they need help transitioning out of inpatient care. Because it allows you to connect with your team most days of the week, for about 20 hours a week, you gain confidence but can still work through the hard moments and tough decisions with guidance.
The Advantages of Partial Care Treatment for Addiction
The benefits of partial care treatment for addiction include:
- Treatment for SUDs and mental health needs using a science-based method proven to be successful for many people
- Intensive care on a nearly daily schedule without the requirement to be fully hospitalized
- Interaction with peers allows you to learn and build trust, developing important skills
- Supportive, structured environment where you feel welcomed and comfortable
- Group conversations with real-world challenges, including what you’re experiencing each day or what types of concerns you face outside of therapy
Most people who take advantage of partial care treatment benefit from an improved quality of life. They have the necessary support to move forward without having to face the intensive pressure of real work stress alone.
When Is Partial Care Not Enough?
If you are in active addiction, meaning you crave drugs or alcohol, or you are unable to stop using substances for even a short amount of time, you may benefit from a medically monitored detox program as a first step. You also may not be the ideal candidate if you don’t have a safe place to live right now. In these cases, our residential treatment programs could be the ideal opportunity for you.
What Does Partial Care Treatment for Addiction Actually Do for Me?
It’s a big decision to get any type of addiction help. Partial care works to provide you with very specific goals and resources that you may not receive as readily as outpatient treatment. Our programs have specific goals for you. That includes:
- Helping you to care for yourself. That includes creating a routine, focusing on eating, maintaining hygiene, and getting sleep. This is the foundation for strengthening moving forward.
- Stabilization of health needs. The initial step we take is to address acute symptoms in a controlled environment, including both mental health and substance use disorders.
- Coping skill development. This process helps you learn how to successfully manage stress, anxiety, and the intensity of life without putting yourself and your future at risk.
We also develop programs with you to improve self-awareness, build accountability for yourself, and foster meaningful communication. Ultimately, we focus on acceptance and resilience as the objectives we have for you.
Learn More About the Care Plans We Offer
Turn to The Ranch at Dove Tree now for a conversation. We offer a comprehensive drug and alcohol addiction treatment program in Lubbock, TX, designed to support your future. Contact us now.
