Partial Hospitalization Program in North Carolina
Get the structure of residential treatment in North Carolina without leaving your community behind.
Same-day assessments and admissions
6 hours/day, 5 days/week
3 hours/day, 3-5 days/week
Family Support
Maybe you or someone you love has tried outpatient treatment before, and it wasn’t enough structure to stay steady.
Maybe the idea of going away to a residential facility for months, in a place far from family, feels like more than you can manage right now. Or maybe you’re just not sure what level of care actually fits.
The Blanchard Institute’s partial hospitalization program gives you intensive, structured treatment during the day and a safe, supervised place to live while you build the skills to stay well. It’s a level of care designed for people who need more than a weekly session can offer, but who don’t need to be in a secured facility to get there.
The Blanchard Institute’s partial hospitalization program gives you intensive, structured treatment during the day and a safe, supervised place to live while you build the skills to stay well. It’s a level of care designed for people who need more than a weekly session can offer, but who don’t need to be in a secured facility to get there.
Who This Program is For
Individuals who need the clinical intensity of residential treatment without an overnight stay
Receive the same evidence based therapies, multidisciplinary care, and comprehensive clinical support found in many residential programs, while benefiting from our family centered approach and continuing to live at home.
People who need additional structure outside of treatment
Our supportive housing allows you to receive comprehensive PHP services while living in a recovery-focused environment that promotes accountability, peer support, and lasting change.
Individuals in step-down care
If you’ve completed medical detox or an inpatient stay, this program gives you a structured next step instead of going straight back to daily life on your own.
Families looking for an alternative to sending a loved one away
Unlike many treatment programs, family involvement isn’t optional, it’s woven into our clinical approach. Through family therapy, workshops, and ongoing support, we help the entire family heal together while your loved one receives comprehensive care close to home.
Partial Hospitalization with Supportive Housing
Supportive housing is a staffed, apartment-style living option available alongside a partial hospitalization program and can also pair with other outpatient levels of care.
Instead of living at a treatment facility, you live in a supervised residential setting while attending treatment during the day. There’s staff on-site 24/7, accountability measures like medication check-ins and random drug screens, and real autonomy: you keep your phone and laptop, and can see family, run errands, and take part in weekend outings within the program’s guidelines.
It’s not a separate program on its own. It’s an add-on, built to support whatever level of outpatient treatment you’re already in, whether home isn’t a safe place to be right now, or you’re stepping down from detox or residential care and need a bridge before returning to independent living.
Instead of living at a treatment facility, you live in a supervised residential setting while attending treatment during the day. There’s staff on-site 24/7, accountability measures like medication check-ins and random drug screens, and real autonomy: you keep your phone and laptop, and can see family, run errands, and take part in weekend outings within the program’s guidelines.
It’s not a separate program on its own. It’s an add-on, built to support whatever level of outpatient treatment you’re already in, whether home isn’t a safe place to be right now, or you’re stepping down from detox or residential care and need a bridge before returning to independent living.
Partial Hospitalization Program vs. In-Patient Residential Rehab
Before you decide between levels of care, here’s what tends to set these two apart:
Living Arrangements
Residential treatment means living on-site at a facility, often away from your community. PHP gives you the flexibility to recover in the environment that’s right for you. Individuals with a supportive home can return home each day, while those needing additional structure can stay in our recovery housing, designed to promote accountability, community, and lasting recovery.
Daily Schedule
Both PHP and residential treatment provide a full day of structured, evidence based clinical care. The difference is what happens after treatment. In PHP, you’ll return home or to our optional recovery housing each evening while continuing to receive the same comprehensive clinical programming during the day.
Family Involvement
Both residential treatment and PHP are designed to provide comprehensive clinical care. The difference is that PHP keeps recovery closer to home. By remaining connected to family, loved ones can actively participate in therapy, educational workshops, and ongoing support throughout treatment, making healing a shared experience rather than an individual journey. Residential programs vary, and family involvement is often limited to scheduled calls or occasional visit days.
Independence
PHP allows you to begin applying the skills you learn in treatment to everyday life right away. While residential treatment provides 24-hour support in a more contained environment, PHP offers the opportunity to practice recovery in real-world settings while still receiving comprehensive clinical care each day.
Who Steps Up to a Higher Level of Care
Not everyone is a fit for supportive housing or PHP. If someone can’t maintain abstinence despite daily structure or has medical, psychiatric, or safety needs requiring 24-hour supervision, residential or inpatient treatment may be the better option. Our clinical team will help determine the most appropriate level of care through a comprehensive assessment, ensuring you receive the support that’s right for your unique needs.
How Family is Involved in the Program
At The Blanchard Institute, family involvement doesn’t stop once someone moves into partial hospitalization. It continues alongside every level of care.
From the day you walk through the door, we get a release of information and schedule biweekly family sessions with a clinician. If it’s clinically appropriate, sessions can happen more often. Beyond individual family therapy, you’ll have access to a quarterly family workshop, a weekly evening family support group, and a monthly multifamily group. Weekend outings are part of the program too, so you can spend real time with the people who matter to you while you’re in treatment.
Many residential programs limit family involvement to periodic phone updates or a scheduled visit day. If staying closely connected to your family during treatment matters to you, that’s something worth weighing carefully when comparing levels of care.
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Many residential programs limit family involvement to periodic phone updates or a scheduled visit day. If staying closely connected to your family during treatment matters to you, that’s something worth weighing carefully when comparing levels of care.
Trusted, Accredited Care
The Blanchard Institute has been awarded the Joint Commission Gold Seal, which signifies that this institution complies with the highest national standards for safety and quality of care and is committed to continually enhancing patient safety.
As a recognized member of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP), The Blanchard Institute upholds nationally recognized standards for ethical, evidence-based addiction treatment and demonstrates a continued commitment to quality care and professional integrity.
We’re in-network with most major insurance providers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a partial hospitalization program?
A partial hospitalization program is a structured, intensive level of outpatient treatment for mental health and substance use conditions. You attend treatment for several hours a day, several days a week, often including individual therapy, group sessions, and medication management, without staying overnight at a facility. It’s designed for people who need more support than weekly therapy provides, but who are medically and psychiatrically stable enough to live outside a treatment facility. When paired with supportive housing, you have a stable, staffed place to live while you attend the program, rather than returning home each day.
What is supportive housing?
Supportive housing is a staffed, apartment-style living arrangement available alongside outpatient treatment, including a partial hospitalization program. Rather than living at a facility or navigating recovery entirely on your own at home, you live in a supervised setting with 24/7 staff while attending treatment during the day. It’s designed for people who need a stable, structured place to live, whether that’s because home isn’t currently a safe environment or because they’re stepping down from a higher level of care and aren’t ready to return to fully independent living yet.
Is a partial hospitalization program considered inpatient or outpatient care?
PHP is considered outpatient care, but it’s one of the most comprehensive outpatient treatment options available. It provides the same intensive, evidence based clinical programming found in many residential programs while allowing you to return home each day. For those who need additional structure, optional recovery housing offers a safe, supportive place to stay throughout treatment.
What is the difference between a partial hospitalization program and an intensive outpatient program (IOP)?
PHP and IOP both provide comprehensive, evidence based outpatient treatment. The difference is the level of clinical support. PHP is designed for individuals who need a higher degree of structure, clinical oversight, and daily therapeutic engagement, while IOP is intended for those who have achieved greater stability and are ready for more independence while continuing treatment.
What does a typical day look like in a partial hospitalization program?
Each day is intentionally structured to support lasting recovery. You’ll participate in evidence based group therapy, individual therapy, psychoeducation, skill building, psychiatric services, care coordination, and family programming as clinically appropriate. Like many residential programs, PHP provides comprehensive daily clinical care, while allowing you to return home or to our optional recovery housing each evening.
How long does a partial hospitalization program typically last?
Length of stay depends on your individual treatment plan and clinical progress, not a fixed calendar. Most people step down to a lower level of care, like IOP, once they and their treatment team agree they’ve built enough stability to need less daily structure.
How much does a partial hospitalization program cost, and will insurance cover it?
Cost depends on your specific insurance plan, and the clinical program and supportive housing are often billed separately. Rather than guess what applies to your situation, our admissions coordinators can review your benefits with you directly and walk through payment options, including payment plans and financial assistance where available. There’s no cost or obligation to have that conversation.
Is a partial hospitalization program effective for mental health and substance use conditions?
Yes. For many individuals, a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) provides the same comprehensive, evidence based clinical care as inpatient or residential treatment, without requiring an overnight stay. If you don’t need 24-hour medical supervision, PHP can be an effective treatment option for both mental health and substance use disorders. Following a comprehensive clinical assessment, our team will recommend the level of care that’s right for you.
