Partial Hospitalization · Newport Beach, Orange County
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in Orange County
Structured, full-day addiction and dual-diagnosis treatment at our Newport Beach campus — without an overnight stay.
Northbound's partial hospitalization program in Orange County is weekday care on Campus Drive in Newport Beach for adults who sleep at home. Days run up to six hours, and most stays last about four to six weeks based on clinical progress.
Northbound's partial hospitalization program gives adults in Orange County the clinical intensity of day treatment while they sleep at home or in approved sober living. Many clients start PHP after medical detox or residential treatment at The Grove, staying with the same clinical team.
- Up to 6 hours a day, weekdays, at the Newport Beach campus
- Evenings at home or in approved sober living
- Dual-diagnosis care with one clinical team
- DHCS Licensed #300661CP
Medical content oversight by Venice Sanchez, MD, Medical Director (double board-certified in Psychiatry and Neurology and in Addiction Medicine). Page content last updated: 2026-11-04.
PHP at a Glance
| Hours per day | Up to 6 hours |
|---|---|
| Days per week | 5 weekdays |
| Typical length | 4–6 weeks, based on clinical progress |
| Location | 3822 Campus Drive, Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA 92660 |
| Licensing | DHCS Licensed #300661CP · Joint Commission |
| Housing | Not included — clients return home or to approved sober living |
| Insurance | Most major PPO plans (Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, others). Medicaid is not accepted. |
| Step in from | Medical detox · Residential at The Grove |
| Step down to | Virtual IOP (HomeBound) · Aftercare and alumni |
What Is a Partial Hospitalization Program?
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is full-day, structured treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions, without staying overnight. It sits between residential treatment and virtual intensive outpatient care.
PHP is a fit when someone needs more than a few hours of therapy a week but is medically stable and has a safe place to sleep. Days include individual therapy, group therapy, psychiatric care, and relapse-prevention skills. Evenings are for practicing those skills in real life.
What Is the PHP Schedule in Newport Beach?
Programming runs on weekdays at our Campus Drive location. Here is a sample day.
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Morning check-in / process group |
| 10:00 AM | Evidence-based skills group (CBT or DBT) |
| 11:00 AM | Individual therapy or case management |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch break |
| 1:00 PM | Specialty group (trauma-informed care, relapse prevention, family systems) |
| 2:00 PM | Psychiatric / medication management (as scheduled) |
| 3:00 PM | Wrap-up and evening plan |
Clients typically meet with their therapist weekly and with psychiatry as clinically indicated. Transportation needs are reviewed during admissions.
Level of Care Assessment
Who Is a Good Fit for PHP?
PHP may be the right level when you need daily clinical structure and you already have a safe place to sleep.
PHP may be right if you:
- Recently finished detox or residential care and need daily structure to keep momentum
- Are medically stable and don't need 24-hour monitoring
- Have a safe, substance-free place to stay at night
- Are managing anxiety, depression, trauma, or another mental health condition alongside substance use
- Tried standard outpatient therapy and need more support
PHP may not be the right starting point if you need medical withdrawal management or you are in crisis. Call 911 or 988 in an emergency. Admissions will otherwise recommend medical detox or residential treatment first. Placement is always based on a clinical assessment.
Conditions Treated
Co-Occurring Conditions Treated in PHP
Most PHP clients are treating more than one condition. Our PHP is dual-diagnosis capable, so substance use and mental health are addressed in one plan by one team. See our dual diagnosis treatment in Orange County page.
Substance Use
- Alcohol
- Opioids
- Fentanyl
- Benzodiazepines
- Meth
- Cocaine
- Prescription drugs
- Polysubstance use
Co-Occurring Mental Health
This page does not replace an individual medical assessment. Admissions screens for withdrawal risk before recommending PHP.
Your Recovery Journey
PHP vs Detox, Residential, and IOP
Length of stay still depends on a clinical assessment. Northbound’s intensive outpatient level is virtual HomeBound only.
| Comparison point | Detox | Residential | PHP | IOP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where you sleep | On site | On site | Home / sober living | Home |
| Hours of care | 24/7 medical | 24/7 | Up to about 6 hours a day, weekdays | About 9–12 hours a week |
| Typical length | 5–10 days | 30–90 days | 4–6 weeks | 6–12 weeks |
| Best for | Safe withdrawal | Full stabilization | Daily structure while living at home | Work or school plus recovery |
| Northbound location | The Grove, Garden Grove | The Grove, Garden Grove | Newport Beach | Virtual (HomeBound) |
| Learn more | Detox | Residential | — | Virtual IOP |
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Step-Down From The Grove to Newport Beach PHP
Many Orange County programs offer only outpatient care, so moving from detox or residential means switching providers. At Northbound, the full continuum is in-house.
Detox → Residential at The Grove (Garden Grove) → PHP in Newport Beach → Virtual IOP → Aftercare
- One clinical record and treatment plan travels with you
- Your care team coordinates the handoff, so there is no gap between discharge and day one of PHP
- Insurance authorization for each step is handled by our team
Why Choose Northbound PHP
One team from detox to aftercare
You do not restart with a new provider when you move from The Grove into PHP.
Dual-diagnosis capable
Psychiatric care and therapy address mental health and substance use in one plan.
Trauma-informed, evidence-based care
CBT, DBT, and EMDR are available when a clinician recommends them.
Does Insurance Cover PHP in Orange County?
Most PPO plans cover partial hospitalization when it is medically necessary. Northbound works with plans including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, and Cigna. Medicaid is not accepted.
Out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and authorization. See the Orange County rehab cost and insurance guide or get a free benefits check. Verification of benefits is not a guarantee of payment.
Admissions
How to Start PHP
Admissions is confidential and available 24/7. Coming from another facility? We coordinate records and discharge timing directly. See admissions.
Call or submit a form
The first conversation is confidential, and someone answers 24/7.
Free insurance check
Benefits are usually confirmed the same day. You can also verify your insurance online.
Clinical assessment
A clinician confirms that PHP is the right level of care.
Start date
Many clients begin within days of that assessment.
Verification of benefits is not a guarantee of payment. Out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and authorization.
Meet the PHP Care Team
PHP is delivered by a multidisciplinary team under medical leadership. Clinician assignments depend on clinical need and availability.
PHP FAQs
Have a question not answered here? Call our admissions team — they're available 24/7.
(866) 311-0003Medical content oversight
Medical Director, Northbound Treatment Services
Double board-certified in Psychiatry and Neurology and in Addiction Medicine
Last updated: 2026-11-04
Sources consulted: The ASAM Criteria; SAMHSA guidance on co-occurring disorders
Take the First Step
Talk With Admissions About PHP in Orange County
Call (866) 311-0003 or verify insurance. Admissions is confidential and available 24/7.