Now more than ever, teens and families need high-quality, comprehensive mental healthcare.
Newport Academy’s Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for ages 12-18 is designed to provide the intensive treatment adolescents require to heal from mental health challenges and co-occurring disorders—with the flexibility of returning home each evening.
We also offer residential treatment and an intensive outpatient program for teens.
What Is an Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)?
PHP is a safe, nurturing, and structured program in which teens receive full-day therapeutic and academic support, while spending nights and weekends at home with their families. This program is ideal for those who need more than traditional outpatient therapy, but don’t require the full-time care of a teen RTC.
At Newport, our PHP provides evidence-based treatment with a focus on building hope and resilience. We address a range of issues, including trauma, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and substance use, helping teens regain a sense of meaning and purpose in their lives.
Age Range
Treating individuals
between the ages of 12-18
What We Treat
Mental health conditions
& co-occurring disorders
Length of Stay
Individuals come in each day of the week for 8-10 hours
Who Benefits from PHP?
A Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is ideal for teens experiencing considerable functional difficulties at home, school, or work, yet who are medically stable and not at immediate risk of harming themselves or others.
Typically, the following individuals benefit most from a PHP:
- Those who do not need round-the-clock hospitalization or residential care
- Adolescents requiring more intensive mental health support than what outpatient therapy offers
- Clients who thrive in a structured environment to help manage their symptoms and learn healthy coping tools and life skills
Overall, a PHP option offers a comprehensive and personalized approach to mental health treatment. Additionally, a PHP can serve as step-down care for a client leaving a residential treatment center for behavioral health concerns.
Questions?
We know that reaching out can be difficult. Our compassionate team of experts is here to help. Call us at 877-929-5105 or complete the form below.
Is PHP Right for My Teen?
A PHP is appropriate for teens recently discharged from an inpatient or residential program, in need of additional support not provided at the IOP level of care, or who are struggling with ongoing mental health and/or substance use issues and need more than weekly therapy.
Determining if PHP is the right fit for your teen can be tricky, as some signs and symptoms can overlap with typical changes that happen during adolescence. Here are some red flags that may indicate your child could benefit from PHP mental health treatment:
- Significant mood changes: Persistent sadness, irritability, or severe mood swings
- Withdrawal from activities: Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, hobbies, or social interactions
- Decline in academic performance: Noticeable drop in grades, a lack of motivation to attend school, or frequent absences
- Disruption in sleep patterns: Insomnia, excessive sleeping, or other sleep disturbances that affect daily functioning
- Significant changes in appetite or weight: Notable weight loss or gain, changes in eating habits, or signs of disordered eating
- Increased anxiety or panic attacks: Frequent feelings of anxiety, panic attacks, or excessive worry about everyday situations
- Risky behavior: Experimentation with drugs or alcohol, or an increase in substance use as a coping mechanism
- Self-harm or suicidal thoughts: Any signs of self-injury, talk of suicide, or expressing feelings of hopelessness
- Difficulty with relationships: Increased conflict with family members or friends, or difficulty maintaining friendships
- Decline in self-care: Neglecting personal hygiene, appearance, or overall self-care routines
- Behavioral changes: Increased aggression, defiance, or other behavioral issues that are out of character
- Physical symptoms: Unexplained physical complaints such as headaches, stomachaches, or other ailments that may be stress related
- Difficulty with daily functioning: Struggling to manage daily responsibilities, such as schoolwork, chores, or personal care
- Negative self-talk: Expressing feelings of inadequacy or worthlessness
Advantages of Teen PHP Treatment
PHP treatment offers several advantages for teens and their families.
Here are some of the key benefits of attending one of Newport’s PHP treatment centers:
Psychiatry
Weekly sessions with a psychiatrist for ongoing evaluation and medication management
Individual Therapy
Personalized sessions with licensed clinicians to address underlying trauma and core issues that have resulted in self-harming behaviors
Group Therapy
Process-oriented, skills-based, psychoeducational, and experiential groups, which may include Authentic Connections, Emotional Awareness, CBT, DBT-Informed Skills, Life/Recovery Skills, Relapse Prevention, Yoga, Music, Art, and Adventure Therapies
Family Therapy
Weekly family therapy using Attachment-Based Family Therapy model to help improve communication and trust within the family system
Adventure Therapy
Outdoor Adventure Therapy, including paddleboarding, hiking, rock climbing, and ropes courses, to help clients to build teamwork, empathy, and self-esteem and overcome obstacles
Experiential Therapy
Activities that build self-worth and resilience, such as art therapy, music therapy, and yoga
Explore Teen PHP Treatment at Newport
Newport Academy’s Partial Hospitalization Programs offer a valuable treatment option for teens struggling with mental health or co-occurring disorders. By providing structured, flexible, and comprehensive care, PHP treatment can help adolescents develop the skills and support they need to achieve lasting recovery and improve their overall well-being.
“One of the best ways to describe Newport is that it’s like going outside, finding one of those little areas in the woods where the trees create a little room in the brush, and just breathing and looking around you. It’s peace I was waiting to feel for a long time.”
—Ray S., Newport Academy alum
Newport Academy Outpatient Locations Near You
Our teen outpatient centers are located nationwide and offer comprehensive teen mental healthcare delivered by a multidisciplinary team of experts. Learn more about our outpatient treatment services and how to access the highest-quality care close to home.
Robust Clinical Model
At Newport, we employ a robust clinical model that focuses on healing the whole family. We treat the underlying trauma and attachment wounds that manifest as anxiety, depression, and co-occurring issues such as substance use or disordered eating. Our programming is tailored for the critical developmental moments in adolescence.
Each client receives an in-depth assessment that informs a personalized treatment plan, combining various clinical modalities and experiential therapies. Our experts include medical doctors and nurses, therapists, academic teachers, and more—who work collaboratively to address each teen’s physical, mental, emotional, relational, and educational needs.
Accredited Academic Curriculum
Academic progress and improved well-being go hand in hand, which is why our full-day program weaves educational and clinical work together. Teens spend time in the classroom each day receiving individualized academic support and exploring their strengths while developing organizational and executive-functioning skills. Our academic teachers help teens close proficiency gaps and provides credit recovery options for those who have fallen behind.
We partner with local schools to ensure a smooth reintegration process, optimizing success for our clients and creating the highest potential for continued academic achievement.
What Does a Day in Outpatient Treatment Look Like?
Our outpatient programs provide expert and compassionate clinical care for mental health and substance use disorders. Children and teens live at home while participating in a Partial Hospitalization Program or Intensive Outpatient Program at one of our nationwide locations.
| Time | Activities |
| 8:30–10:00 am | Academics |
| 10:00–11:00 am | Psychoeducational Group |
| 11:00 am–12:30 pm | Academics |
| 12:30–1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00–2:00 pm | Process Group |
| 2:00–3:00 pm | Academics |
| 3:00–4:00 pm | Process Group |
| 4:00–5:00 pm | Psychoeducational Group |
| 5:00–6:00 pm | Skills Group |
FAQs
What are partial hospitalization programs?
PHP care offers a safe, nurturing, and structured program where teens receive daily therapeutic and academic support, while spending evenings and weekends at home with their families.
Are Partial Hospitalization Programs covered by insurance?
Newport works with major insurance providers, both in and out of network, to make care more accessible and affordable to families. Our Admissions team can walk through your insurance benefits with you and explore all of your options for payment.
Is a Partial Hospitalization Program worth it?
Yes. PHP is ideal for teens recently discharged from an inpatient or residential program, in need of additional support not provided at the IOP level of care, or who are struggling with ongoing mental health and/or substance use issues.
What can I expect from a PHP program?
Our teen PHP locations provide treatment for mental health and co-occurring disorders, 5 days a week, Monday–Friday, from 8:00 am–5:00 pm (hours and services vary depending on location). PHP offers 4 hours of clinical and up to 4 hours of academic programming each day.
What are my payment options for a teen or adolescent PHP?
We accepts payments primarily through private insurance, working with most major carriers to cover costs. For families paying without insurance coverage, Newport Academy offers a private pay option.
How to apply for PHP?
When seeking care at Newport Academy, please call our admissions team at your convenience. We will ask a series of questions to see if Newport can best serve your needs. Should you need a higher level of care or treatment at another treatment facility, our staff will walk with you every step of the way.
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