Our Dallas PHP – Partial Hospitalization For SUD

Knowing you need help is one thing—finding a treatment option that fits your life is another. Many people hesitate to start recovery because they can’t pause their entire life for residential care. That’s where Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs) bridge the gap, offering intensive, structured treatment while allowing you to return home each night.

Recovery isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey. For those who need intensive, structured treatment but don’t require 24/7 inpatient care, a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) offers the perfect balance. It’s a middle ground between inpatient and outpatient treatment, providing daily support while allowing individuals to return home in the evenings. Contact one of our Dallas admissions team members today by filling out our confidential form or calling (972) 433-0521

Our Partial Hospitalization Program: Deep Healing, Daily Life

At Guardian Recovery, our Dallas PHP isn’t a waiting room for residential treatment or a step-down program—it’s a powerful intervention in its own right, carefully designed to address complex addiction and mental health needs while maintaining your connection to home life.

Structured Days That Build Recovery Momentum

Walk through our doors in the morning, and you’ll enter an environment entirely focused on healing. The outside world with its triggers, stresses, and distractions fades into the background as you engage in a carefully sequenced day of therapeutic activities.

What does a day in PHP look like? You’ll enter a space where healing is the priority, free from outside distractions. Each day is structured to maximize progress, with a combination of:

Therapy Groups – Connect with others who understand your journey and work through emotional challenges.
Skills-Based Training – Learn tools for managing cravings, emotional distress, and interpersonal conflicts.
Individual Therapy – One-on-one sessions tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Education & Neurobiology of Addiction – Understand how addiction and mental health affect the brain and behavior.
Holistic Healing – Engage in mindfulness, stress management, and wellness activities to support full recovery.

This immersive daily experience creates momentum that casual weekly therapy simply can’t match. When you’re spending 25-30 hours weekly actively working on recovery (versus 1-2 hours in traditional outpatient), change happens more quickly and runs deeper.

Dual Diagnosis PHP in Dallas

For most people, addiction doesn’t exist in isolation. Depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder—these and other mental health conditions often drive or accompany substance use. Our Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment approaches both simultaneously.

This matters because treating only the addiction while ignoring underlying mental health issues almost inevitably leads to relapse. When emotional pain remains unaddressed, the temptation to self-medicate returns.

Our dual-diagnosis care might involve:

Psychiatric evaluation and medication management when appropriate
Trauma-informed therapy approaches for those whose substance use began as a way to cope with painful experiences
Specialized group modules addressing specific mental health challenges
Coordination with existing mental health providers to ensure consistent care

You’ll work with clinicians who understand the complex interplay between addiction and mental health, rather than having to choose which issue to focus on or navigating separate treatment systems.

Support That Extends Beyond Program Hours

While the structured therapy sessions form the core of PHP, our support extends beyond those hours. We understand that evenings at home can present challenges, especially in early recovery when you’re applying new skills in environments associated with past substance use.

Our extended support includes:

Crisis phone support for difficult moments between program days
Coordination with family members or housemates (with your permission) to create a supportive home environment
Connections to evening support groups and recovery community organizations in Dallas
Practical strategies for managing specific home-based triggers and challenges

What to in Our Dallas Partial Hospitalization Program

Starting something new always brings questions, especially when it involves something as personal as addiction and mental health treatment. Here’s what the journey typically looks like:

Thorough Assessment and Personalized Planning

Your PHP experience begins with a comprehensive evaluation of your unique situation, needs, and goals. This isn’t just paperwork—it’s the foundation for treatment that actually addresses your specific challenges rather than applying a generic approach.

The assessment process typically includes:

Detailed substance use history and patterns
Mental health evaluation
Medical history review
Family dynamics assessment
Exploration of your personal recovery goals and preferences

Based on this information, we develop a treatment plan that targets your particular needs while building on your existing strengths and resources.

Core Therapeutic Components

While each person’s treatment plan varies somewhat based on individual needs, most PHP participants engage in:

Group therapy (3-4 hours daily)
Individual therapy (1-2 sessions weekly)
Family sessions
Psychiatric services
Wellness activities

Building Skills for Lasting Recovery

Addressing immediate crises and symptoms are important. But, developing skills that support long-term recovery is equally important. Skills like:

Identifying personal triggers and creating plans on how to address them
Learning how to regulate emotions to replace substance use
Practicing how to set boundaries and communicating effectively
Establishing routines to maintain sobriety

Moving Forward: After Partial Hospitalization

Partial hospitalization typically lasts 2-4 weeks, depending on individual needs and progress. As you prepare to complete the program, we work together on next steps for continuing your recovery journey.

Thoughtful Transitions to Lower Levels of Care in Texas

Recovery is a process, not an event. As you complete PHP, we help plan appropriate next steps that might include:

Stepping down to intensive outpatient treatment with fewer hours while maintaining the core therapeutic work
Connecting with individual therapists and psychiatrists for ongoing care
Establishing a routine of community support group attendance
Developing a personalized continuing care plan that addresses your specific relapse risks

Long-Term Recovery Support in Dallas

Even after formal treatment ends, recovery continues. Our long-term recovery support includes:

Alumni program activities that maintain connection to recovery community
Resource referrals for ongoing needs (housing, employment, legal issues, etc.)
Periodic check-ins to ensure your recovery plan continues to meet your needs
Connections to Dallas’s robust recovery community organizations

Why Choose Guardian Recovery for Partial Hospitalization

A Team That Truly Understands Recovery

Our PHP staff brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to their work. Many have firsthand experience with recovery, either personally or through loved ones. This creates care that comes from a place of genuine compassion rather than textbook knowledge alone.

You’ll notice the difference in small moments—the counselor who knows exactly when to challenge and when to support, the group facilitator who recognizes when someone needs extra attention, the entire team’s ability to meet you where you are without judgment.

Treatment That Fits Your Life and Budget

We believe effective care should be accessible to everyone who needs it. Our cost-effective treatment options include:

We work with most major insurance providers, which often cover PHP at higher percentages than residential care
We have flexible payment plans for people with limited insurance coverage
We have transparent financial discussions with our patients before we admit them so they know what to expect

Start Changing Your Life Today

Your recovery starts now. If you’re ready to take the next step but need a treatment plan that fits your life, our Partial Hospitalization Program in Dallas, TX offers the structured care and flexibility you need.

Call (972) 433-0521 or fill out our online form now for a confidential, no-obligation consultation—because healing can’t wait.