Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) at Mission Connection

A Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is an intensive kind of outpatient mental health care. It’s suitable for people who aren’t seeing the benefits from weekly therapy, need a slightly more intensive program, and want to try daily therapeutic work without 24/7 residential treatment.

Mission Connection delivers a community-driven PHP experience in a daytime setting. You will attend a consistent therapy schedule of six hours per day, five days per week, with multiple types of therapy sessions every day.

Two women sitting on small sofa next to each other during an outpatient therapy session

Who Benefits the Most From Our PHP

Our PHP is for adults aged 18 and older who:

Need a higher level of care than what they get from weekly therapy sessions.
Do not need 24/7, round-the-clock residential treatment and supervision.
Can’t leave all of their responsibilities to stay at a residential treatment facility.

It works great as a middle ground in the continuum of care between rigorous inpatient treatment and weekly outpatient sessions.

This level of care can also be especially helpful during times of transition. For example, many people transition into PHP after completing residential treatment. In this instance, PHP is a way to stay supported as they ease back into daily routines. For others, PHP may be the right place to start – particularly if symptoms are significantly impacting day-to-day functioning and require a more comprehensive approach than weekly therapy sessions.

The Structure of a Typical PHP Day

An average day of treatment in our PHP consists of immersive, multiple forms of therapy. One week spent in our community-based environment equates to about three months of traditionally delivered weekly therapy.

The daily structure includes:

Group therapy: The primary therapeutic setting in our program is daily group therapy. In these spaces, you get peer support and develop practical skills of emotional regulation, communication, self-awareness, mindfulness, etc.
Individual therapy: Each client in treatment gets to participate in a dedicated weekly one-on-one therapy session where they get personalized attention.
Psychiatry and medication management: The program takes care of your psychiatric needs as well. If you take medications for any co-occurring psychiatric disorders, your clinicians will ensure that you get complete mental and physical health oversight.
Family integration: If your treatment requires active family involvement, you may also be given access to family or couples counseling sessions. It’s important to note that families of all adult clients get to attend a virtual bi-weekly family support group on Tuesday evenings.

The Schedule and Structure of Our Partial Hospitalization Program

Although our PHP follows an intensive schedule, it is still flexible enough to maintain your independence. The program runs for five days per week, and each day, your daily programming will last between five and seven hours. Oftentimes, we maintain a six-hour-per-day schedule.

Since PHP is a form of outpatient program, you are not expected to reside at the facility. Instead, you attend your scheduled clinical services during the day and return home in the evenings.

As such, the program gives you enough time to engage with your treatment at an active pace. Meanwhile, you continue with your responsibilities at home and stay connected to your support systems outside of the clinical setting.

PHP in California

Mission Connection Adult In-Person Schedule in San Juan Capistrano, CA

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Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9:00–10:30am	Goal Setting & Aftercare Planning	Solution Focused Therapy	Phone Usage Boundaries: Life Skills	Boundaries: DBTORNutrition & Meal Planning: Life Skills	Client Led & Weekly Wellness Check-in
10:30am–12:00pm	Process Group	Cognitive Distortions: CBTORArt Therapy	Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention	Acceptance Commitment TherapyORSolution Focused Therapy	Experiential Group
12:00–1:00pm	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
1:00–2:30pm	Yoga NidraORExperiential Therapy	Positive PsychologyORTrauma Informed Recovery	Codependency: DBT	Family Systems: Psychodrama	Wellness
2:30–4:00pm	Wellness	Life Skills	Mindfulness: Stress Reduction	Process Group	Anger & Forgiveness: CBT

PHP in Virginia

Mission Connection Falls Church, VA Adult PHP In-Person Schedule

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Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
10:00–11:30am	The Process of Feelings	Mental Health 101	Dialectical Behavioral Therapy	Healthy Communication	Experiential Outing 10:00–1:00 ET
11:30am–1:00pm	Relationships & Boundaries	Solution Focused Therapy	Self ETeem & Compassion	Acceptance & Commitment	Experiential Outing 10:00–1:00 ET
1:00–1:30pm	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
1:30–3:00pm	Anger & Forgiveness	Trauma CBT	Addiction & Recovery	Anxiety & Depression	Stress Management
3:00–4:30pm	Coping Mechanisms	Trauma Informed Yoga	Creative Arts	Family Dynamics	Goal Setting for Success

PHP in Washington

Mission Connection Seattle, WA Adult In-Person Schedule

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Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
10:00–11:30am	ProcessORProcess Group	Embodied MindfulnessORSelf Compassion	ProcessORProcess Group	Somatic ExperienceORACT	ProcessORNarrative
11:30am–1:00pm	Mood Lab	Music TherapyOREmbodied Mindfulness	Creative ExpressionORCoping Behaviors & Addictive Patterns	ACTORSomatic Experience	Resilience to TraumaORGrief Process
1:00–1:30pm	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
1:30–3:00pm	Life SkillsORConflict Resolution	Creative ExpressionORDBT	Music Therapy	SUDPOREmbodied Mindfulness	BoundariesORResilience to Trauma
3:00–4:30pm	Queer SupportORCBT	DBT: Crisis SkillsORAnger & Forgiveness	ProcessORIFS	NarrativeORSelf-Discovery	CBTORCommunication Lab
5:00–6:30pm	Self-Discovery	Boundaries	IFS: "No Bad Parts"	Process Group	Communication Lab
6:30–8:00pm	Anger & Forgiveness	Creative Expression	Cinema Therapy	DBT & Relationships	Writer’s Workshop: Recharge

Mission Connection Bellevue, WA Adult In-Person Schedule

View Location. Schedule is subject to change. All times are in Pacific Time (PT).
Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
10:00–11:30am	Process Group	Process Group	DBT	Grief Process	Process Group
11:30am–1:00pm	Self-Discovery	Mindful Movement	Music Therapy	Somatic Experience	ACT
1:00–1:30pm	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
1:30–3:00pm	Anger & Forgiveness	Coping Behaviors & Addictive Patterns	Integrative Reflective Writing	CBT	Embodied Mindfulness
3:00–4:30pm	Cinema Therapy	Creative Expression	IFS & Narrative	Creative Expression	Fun Friday

Admissions

Mission Connection Admissions

Our admissions team is available 24/7 to help you.

Call 866-833-1822 anytime for questions and admission support.

The Therapeutic Modalities We Use in Our PHP

At Mission Connection, our PHP uses a lot of evidence-based therapeutic approaches for different purposes throughout the day. The core modalities we use are:

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you identify and subsequently change negative thought patterns.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) that builds your emotional regulation skills.
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) for those with a history of psychological trauma.
Trauma-focused CBT to address trauma-related distressing thoughts.
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) that encourages our clients to accept difficult emotions and commit to values-based action.

In addition to these clinical approaches, the program also uses holistic therapies. Such sessions are based on yoga, reiki, music therapy, and more.

What Mental Health Conditions Are Treated in PHP?

We treat many people experiencing primary mental health conditions who are managing day-to-day difficulties at our treatment facility. The conditions treated with PHP include:

We are here to help. If you don't see your condition listed, please give us a call at 866-833-1822.

How to get started with PHP at Mission Connection

Mission Connection is committed to making mental health care accessible. We work with almost all major commercial insurance providers in the country. However, our in-network and out-of-network coverage options may vary depending on the location you choose.

Your health insurance will cover the cost of all clinical PHP services.

If you or a loved one is in need of intensive support under PHP, reach out to us today at 866-833-1822. Our admissions team will do a free, confidential insurance verification with your provider. You can also schedule a comprehensive assessment to assess the type of care best suited for your needs.

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