Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
for Teens in San Diego

PHP for teens & adolescents ages 12-18 in San Diego

Teen & Adolescent PHP in San Diego

Watching your teen struggle is hard, and knowing what kind of support they need isn’t always easy. PHP gives your family a structured, supportive path forward.

Protected Roots Integrative (PRI) offers a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for adolescents ages 12-18 in San Diego. PHP is a full-day, clinically intensive level of care that doesn’t require an overnight stay, giving your teen the structure of a higher level of care while staying connected to their home base.

Teen PHP Program Details

Ages: Adolescents (12-18)

Therapies & Services: Individual therapy, daily multifamily group sessions, psychoeducation groups, medication management, holistic therapies, academic time

Format: No overnight stay

Accreditation: Joint Commission Gold Seal accredited, DHCS certified

Program Hours:

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4pm

Our Programs For Teens & Adolescents in San Diego

PRI offers a few different programs and levels of care for teens, each built around a specific age and set of needs

TEEN PHP

For teens ages 12-18. PHP offers a higher level of daily structure and clinical support than IOP, running Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4pm, for teens who need more consistent, intensive care.

Teen & Adolescent PHP

TEEN IOP

For teens ages 12-18. IOP provides structured therapeutic support several days a week, allowing teens to stay connected to school, friends, and daily life while they build skills and stability.

Teen & Adolescent IOP

ADHD INTENSIVE

A specialized IOP track for neurodiverse children ages 10-13 and their families. The program runs three one-hour sessions, three days a week, over seven to eight weeks, combining skills groups for kids with a parenting support model.

ADHD Intensive Program

In network with most insurance plans

Who Benefits From PHP?

Families often look into PHP when a teen is experiencing:

Persistent anxiety, depression, or mood instability affecting daily life
Difficulty regulating emotions or managing conflict at home or school
Executive functioning challenges, often related to ADHD or neurodivergence
Substance use beginning to interfere with daily functioning
A recent higher level of care such as residential or inpatient hospitalization, with a need for structured transition

If several of these sound familiar, PHP may be a good next step for your family. Our admissions team can help you understand if PHP fits your situation.

Adolescent PHP vs. IOP

PRI offers two levels of outpatient care for adolescents, each built around a different intensity of need. PHP runs full days, five days a week, for teens who need the most structure without an overnight stay. IOP runs fewer hours per day, a few days a week, and often fits teens stepping down from PHP or needing less intensive support.

Every PHP client works with the same care team through individual therapy, daily multifamily group sessions, and evidence-based modalities, including CBT, DBT, and ACT.

Our Approach to Adolescent Treatment

PRI’s care is grounded in the Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) Framework, a relational, attachment-based model built around strengthening family attachment and building emotional regulation skills. Family involvement happens daily through multifamily group sessions.

Our team works from an academic, evidence-based lens that sees the whole person, not just a diagnosis, prioritizing what’s clinically supported.

Insurance & Paying for Treatment

PRI works with many major insurance providers, including Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Blue California, TriWest Healthcare Alliance, Cigna, Magellan Health, Sharp Health Plan, Optum, UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare, and TRICARE, to make quality care more accessible for families.

Our team can verify your benefits before treatment begins, so your family understands costs upfront.

Ready to Take The Next Step?

Call our admissions team, we’re here to listen and help you understand what’s best for your situation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I commit my teen to a mental hospital?

Involuntary hospitalization involves a different, more restrictive process than PHP and depends on immediate safety risk. PHP is a voluntary, structured day-treatment option for teens who need support but aren't in acute crisis. If you're concerned about your teen's immediate safety, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

What is a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)?

PHP is a structured day treatment program that includes therapy, medication management, and family involvement. It's a step below inpatient hospitalization in intensity, without requiring 24/7 care, and it allows teens to return home every evening.

How is PHP different from IOP?

PHP runs more hours per day and more days per week than IOP, making it a good fit for teens who need a higher level of structure and support.

Does insurance cover PHP?

PRI works with many major insurance providers. Our team can verify your specific benefits before treatment begins.

How long does PHP last?

Length of stay depends on individual progress. Our clinical team continually reassesses each teen's needs to determine the right pace and timeline.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
for Teens in San Diego

PHP for teens & adolescents ages 12-18 in San Diego

Teen & Adolescent PHP in San Diego

Teen PHP Program Details