Deciding you or your loved one needs more support can be a difficult realization, especially when things look fine on the outside. It can also be the first real step toward feeling like yourself again.
Protected Roots Integrative (PRI) offers a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) for young adults ages 18-26 in San Diego. PHP provides structured, daytime mental health support without requiring an overnight stay, giving you the clinical intensity of a higher level of care while staying connected to your daily life.
Monday-Friday, 11am-6:30pm
Lunch 2:30-3pm
PRI offers two levels of care for young adults ages 18-26, each providing a different level of structure and support.
PHP is designed for young adults who are trying to keep up with daily life, but it’s becoming harder to function the way they used to. You may benefit from this level of support if you’re experiencing:
This can also show up as a parent noticing their son or daughter withdrawing or struggling to keep up, without knowing what level of support is needed. In some cases, these challenges are connected to substance use as a way to cope, and care can address both together.
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Morning |
Process group & check-in |
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Late Morning |
Individual therapy or psychoeducation and groups |
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Afternoon |
Lunch, then recreational time (mindfulness, yoga, stretching, art) |
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Late Afternoon |
Psychoeducation groups |
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End of Day |
Wrap-up and goal setting |
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Psychoeducation groups draw from a range of modalities, including ACT, CBT, DBT, IPT, executive functioning skills, Seeking Safety, and more.
Call our admissions team, we’re here to listen and help you understand what’s best for your situation.
Treatment in PHP is structured but not rigid, built to provide consistent support while meeting you where you are. Care is adapted to reflect the challenges young adults face, including life transitions, independence, and developing long-term coping skills.
Rather than focusing only on symptoms, treatment is designed to improve how you function day to day: how you manage stress, respond to challenges, and navigate your environment. The goal isn’t just stabilization, it’s building the skills, awareness, and support needed to move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
PRI works with many major insurance providers to make quality care more accessible. Our team will help verify your specific benefits before treatment begins, so you understand any potential costs from the start.
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 allowing clients to return home every evening.
Young adult PHP at PRI is for individuals aged 18-25 who need daily structured support for mental health or substance use concerns but don't require 24-hour inpatient psychiatric hospitalization or residential care.
Length of program depends on each client's individual needs and progress. Our team reassesses regularly and works with families and individuals on a plan for stepping down to a lower level of care when appropriate.
PRI works with most major insurance carriers. Our team will verify your specific benefits before treatment begins, so you can focus on what matters most.
Schedule a call with our admissions team to talk through your options.
