How We Structure Our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Published: 10/15/2024 | Updated: 04/27/2026

Authored by: Zachary Ehrmann, MSc

Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip

Some people need more mental health support than what a once-per-week appointment can provide. But where should you go if your needs are greater than that but less than round-the-clock inpatient or residential treatment?

At A Mission For Michael, our partial hospitalization program (provided by our sister provider, Mission Connection) gives you the best of both worlds: Supportive, intensive structure that doesn’t require an overnight stay.

The program runs five days per week, six hours a day, all built around a core belief that community helps everyone heal faster.

Our Approach to Partial Hospitalization Programs at AMFM Healthcare

PHP at Mission Connection (our sister provider for outpatient-based care) allows our clients to spend six hours per day, five days a week in structured programming. They still return home each night to practice what they’re learning in the home environment.^[1]

Partial hospitalization programs keep you connected to your relationships and daily responsibilities while still providing a level of clinical support that’s conducive to long-term healing.^[2] Mission Connection offers PHP programming fully in-person, hybrid, and entirely virtual, with physical locations in California, Washington, and Virginia.

So, whether you’re stepping down from residential treatment at A Mission For Michael or entering into PHP as your first level of care, the clinical approach always remains the same. Highly personalized, evidence-based, holistic, and constructed around your unique needs and goals.^[3]

What to Expect From Our PHP Program

Our PHP offering is designed to feel supportive and structured, giving you the best of both worlds:

Assessment and Intake

Before the program begins, our clinical team will thoroughly assess your situation. We do this to ensure that our PHP program is the right level of care for your needs and co-create your initial treatment plan. If you’re stepping down from AMFM Healthcare’s residential program, then the transition will be seamless – all your records and treatment history will transfer right across.

Choosing Your Format

Depending on your location and circumstances, you’ll attend PHP either in-person at one of our locations, entirely virtually, or in a hybrid format. Let our team help you figure out which option best suits your purposes by calling us today.

Daily Programming

Each day runs for six hours and includes a combination of individual work, group therapy, psychiatric care, psychoeducation, and skills development. The schedule is kept consistent enough to provide structure and shape while still affording you flexibility to fit your care around your life.

Evenings at Home

Unlike residential treatment, you’ll return home or to supportive housing at night, giving you the chance to apply new skills and insights as the process moves along.

Ongoing Review and Transition Planning

As you further stabilize and build confidence, we’ll review your progress regularly. We’ll also help you write a transition plan down to intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient treatment, or another level of care.

Program Structure and Weekly Schedule

Mission Connection’s PHP programming operates five days per week with clinical guidance, with each component serving a clear purpose in your overall treatment plan. A typical week onsite usually includes:

1. Daily Group Therapy

Group sessions are run each day, covering a wide range of therapeutic topics and giving you the opportunity to:

Build peer connections,
Share your experiences, and
Develop new insights in your recovery.

2. Weekly Individual Therapy

Dedicated sessions with a licensed therapist to delve deeper into your personal goals, progress, and issues that would benefit from exploring outside the group setting.

3. Bi-weekly Psychiatric Services

For those who need it, we provide regular psychiatric evaluations and medication management appointments throughout our PHP program to monitor your meds and address any concerns you might have.

4. Holistic Sessions

Trauma-informed yoga, mindfulness practice, art therapy, and music therapy are just some of the offerings within our curriculum, supporting whole-person wellness.

5. Skill-building and Psychoeducation

Clients will learn new, practical coping strategies and real-world symptom management techniques to bolster the healing process.

6. Family Therapy and Support Groups

Family members can also be incorporated into your treatment plan, with dedicated therapy sessions for better understanding and mutual support.

Find out about our free assessment & admissions process

We accept most major insurance providers and can check your coverage levels for you.

If we are not an appropriate provider for care, we will assist in finding a care provider that can help.

Treatment Modalities We Use

Services at AMFM Healthcare and Mission Connection draw on some of the most well-researched frameworks in mental health treatment:

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT),
Dialectical behavioral therapy (CBT),
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT),
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR)

Plus more. These evidence-based approaches cater to a wide array of mental health concerns and are able to be honed to your specific circumstances.

Additionally, holistic therapies touch on the body’s need for regulation and rest, along with engaging your body and creativity with movement, art, and new challenges.

For those who need a stable living environment while attending PHP, Mission Connection also offers dedicated non-clinical housing near to several of our locations. We have gender-specific and co-ed options available in Lake Forest and San Juan Capistrano in California and McLean in Virginia.

Our admissions team can walk you through all the specifics when you call.

Find Mental Health Treatment Programs

A Mission For Michael (AMFM) provides treatment for adults experiencing various conditions. Mental Health support is a phone call away – call 866-478-4383 to learn about our current treatment options.

California Locations

See our residences in Southern California’s Orange County & San Diego County.

Fallbrook - Peony

Female identifying house with double occupancy rooms. Secluded area with library, large backyard, and pool with beautiful views.

Carlsbad - Goldenbush

Female identifying house with double occupancy rooms. Features large rooms, updated interior, & covered seating in backyard.

Carlsbad - Hoover

Male identifying house with double occupancy rooms for our clients with beautiful ocean views, large rooms and relaxng atmosphere.

Dana Point - Blue Lantern

Male identifying house with double occupancy rooms. Features calming large rooms, updated interior, and outdoor pool.

Dana Point - Crystal Lantern

Male identifying house with double occupancy rooms. Includes large rooms, updated interior, and private treatment rooms.

Fallbrook - North Ridge

Male identifying house with double occupancy rooms. Featured amenties include tennis court, pool, and game area.

Laguna Hills - Waterwheel

Female identifying house with double occupancy rooms. Features large rooms, updated interior, and large backyard.

Laguna Niguel - Campeon

Male identifying house with double occupancy rooms. Features large rooms, updated interior, and covered seating in backyard.

Lake Forest - Grayston

Male identifying house with double occupancy rooms. Features large rooms, relaxing spaces, & covered seating in backyard.

Lake Forest - Sunnybrook

Female identifying house with double occupancy rooms. Newly remodeled interior with large rooms and backyard with garden.

San Juan Capistrano - Banderas

Male identifying house with double occupancy rooms. Features updated, modern interior with relaxing outdoor space to unwind.

San Juan Capistrano - Valencia

Female identifying house with double occupancy rooms. Features large rooms, updated interior, & covered seating in backyard.

Mission Viejo - Michelle's House

Residential treatment center just for women who’ve experienced trauma, domestic violence, or overwhelming life challenges

Minnesota Locations

Take a look at our homes on the east side of the Metro area in Washington County.

Stillwater - Arcola

Male residential house with double and single occupancy rooms. Secluded area with large backyard many dedicated spaces for therapy.

Stillwater - Dellwood

Female mental health residential house with double and single occupancy rooms. Beautifully appointed, relaxing atmosphere for healing.

Virginia Locations

View our facilities in Fairfax County, VA within the DC metro area.

Annandale - Rebel Rose

Female identifying house with single and double occupancy rooms. Secluded area with movie theater, on a large property.

Fairfax Station - Derbyshire

Male only house with double occupancy rooms. Secluded area with large rooms, gorgeous interior, and music/game room.

Great Falls - Kellie Jean

Gender inclusive house with double and single occupancy rooms. Secluded area with movie theater, game room, and large property.

Vienna - Browns Mill

Gender inclusive property with double and single occupancy rooms providing compassionate care in a peaceful setting for adults.

Vienna - Corsica

Gender inclusive house with double & single occupancy rooms. Secluded area with large backyard, movie theater, & dedicated therapy spaces.

Vienna - Lawyers

Male identifying house with double and single occupancy rooms. Secluded area with large backyard many dedicated spaces for therapy.

McLean - Lewinsville

Female house with double occupancy rooms. Featuring modern living spaces, comfortable meeting rooms, & well-appointed bedrooms.

Why Choose Us?

Most PHP programs can offer you a schedule, but the AMFM Healthcare family of treatment services gives you a true clinical ecosystem to cover all the bases. We believe that consistent, community-based contact can supercharge your recovery, and five days per week with truly holistic, total-person care speaks to all your clinical needs.

Our step-down view of treatment and levels of care work to ensure your plan is wholly considered and well-thought-out from the start. It also accounts for both how your treatment evolves and what it should look like after you’ve completed the program.

With several delivery options available, our PHP program makes it easy to get the help and support you need to thrive. What’s more, our supportive living options close to our clinical locations removes a major barrier to accessing care.

A Mission For Michael accepts most major insurance plans, and many plans cover PHP services. To find out what your plan includes, call us today or verify your insurance benefits online to find out how to get started.

If you’d prefer to speak with someone directly, we’re standing by to answer any questions you have and talk you through your options, with no commitment required.

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