Structured Partial Hospitalization Program
Partial Hospitalization Program
Overview and Treatment Strategies
Someone Cares Inc. adheres to ASAM Level 2.5 criteria in the implementation of its Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). This program is designed to maintain important community connections while closely reflecting real-life experiences of the individuals we serve.
The program provides a minimum of 20 hours per week of clinically intensive services, tailored to each individual’s treatment needs. It offers a highly structured and scheduled environment that includes:
- Individual counseling
- Family counseling
- Group therapy services
- Access to psychiatric and medical care
Our goal is to support individuals in successfully reintegrating into society, empowering them to live healthy, productive, and substance-free lives.
Our philosophy of care is grounded in the belief that each client is the expert of their own recovery journey. We recognize that recovery is a unique and evolving process for every individual. Our approach is guided by the Stages of Change Model and Motivational Interviewing, allowing us to partner with clients in developing personalized strategies for meaningful behavioral change.
Our services emphasize:
- Self-determination and personal choice
- Responsibility and accountability
- Skill-building and resilience
- Healing and recovery
- Connection to family and community
This person-centered, recovery-focused approach ensures that individuals are empowered to define their own path forward—free from limitations imposed by their conditions.
DBHDD Program Structure
Phase I: Intake and Assessment
All individuals entering the program undergo a pre-screening process to determine eligibility and readiness for treatment. Once admitted, the intake process includes:
- A brief initial assessment
- A comprehensive evaluation of strengths and needs across multiple domains, including:
- Medical
- Social
- Cultural
- Legal
- Financial
Phase II: Primary Treatment
During the primary treatment phase, individuals receive a more in-depth clinical evaluation, including substance use and mental health assessments. Based on clinical need, participants are placed into the appropriate level of care.
Each client is supported by an interdisciplinary team that may include:
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Therapist
- Paraprofessional staff
- Nursing support
Services are delivered in a structured environment aligned with ASAM Level 2.5, with programming available during both daytime and evening hours to support recovery and stability.
ASAM Level 2.5
ASAM Level 2.5 – Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
ASAM Level 2.5 programs, also known as Partial Hospitalization or Day Treatment, provide intensive, structured outpatient care for individuals requiring a higher level of support than traditional outpatient services.
Key features include:
- 20+ hours per week of clinical programming
- Daily monitoring and support
- Direct access to psychiatric, medical, and laboratory services
This level of care is designed to address:
- Acute intoxication and withdrawal risks (Dimension 1)
- Biomedical conditions and complications (Dimension 2)
- Emotional, behavioral, and cognitive conditions (Dimension 3)
ASAM Level 2.5 programs offer the intensity of care needed to stabilize individuals while allowing them to remain connected to their community and support systems.