Beacon ShoresRecovery doesn't follow a single path, and sometimes you need more than weekly therapy but don't require 24-hour residential care. Our partial hospitalization program offers the clinical intensity of inpatient treatment with the grounding benefit of returning home each evening—a bridge between full immersion and outpatient support.
This structured approach provides comprehensive treatment during the day while allowing you to practice new skills in your real-world environment. You'll receive the therapeutic support you need while maintaining connections to family, work, and the rhythms of daily life that anchor lasting recovery.
What Partial Hospitalization Involves
Partial hospitalization means attending treatment for five to six hours per day, typically five to seven days per week. You'll participate in a full schedule of individual therapy, group sessions, medication management, and specialized therapies designed to address the roots of addiction. The program mirrors the clinical rigor of residential treatment while you sleep in your own bed each night.
Your days include evidence-based therapies, skill-building workshops, and peer support groups led by experienced clinicians. Between sessions, you'll have meals together with others in the program and time for reflection. This structure creates a therapeutic container strong enough to support real change while giving you the opportunity to immediately apply what you're learning at home.
Benefits of Our Program
Clinical intensity meets flexibility
Receive comprehensive treatment without stepping away from your life completely, maintaining important connections while healing.
Structured daily support
Build new habits and coping skills within a consistent therapeutic framework that holds you accountable.
Real-world practice
Test new recovery tools in your actual environment each evening, bringing insights back to treatment the next day.
Smooth care transitions
Step down from residential treatment or step up from standard outpatient care without gaps in support.
Cost-effective intensive care
Access high-level clinical services at a lower cost than residential programs while maintaining treatment effectiveness.
Community connection
Form meaningful bonds with others on similar journeys through shared daily experiences and group healing.
Speak to a real person.
Your Treatment Journey
- Comprehensive Assessment We begin with a thorough evaluation of your substance use history, mental health needs, and personal circumstances. Together, we'll determine if partial hospitalization is the right level of care and create your personalized treatment plan.
- Immersive Daily Treatment Attend programming five to six hours daily, engaging in individual therapy, group work, medication support, and holistic therapies. You'll develop coping strategies, process underlying issues, and build your recovery foundation alongside supportive peers.
- Evening Integration Return home each evening to practice skills in your real environment. This rhythm helps you bridge the gap between treatment and independent living while maintaining clinical support.
- Transition Planning As you progress, we'll collaboratively plan your next steps—whether continuing in outpatient care, joining support groups, or other ongoing resources. Recovery doesn't end when programming does; we ensure you're prepared for what comes next.
Who Partial Hospitalization Helps
This program serves people who need more structure than traditional outpatient therapy can provide but don't require round-the-clock medical supervision. You might be stepping down from residential treatment and need continued intensive support, or stepping up because weekly sessions aren't enough to maintain stability. It's ideal if you have a safe living environment and reliable transportation but recognize you need daily clinical intervention.
Partial hospitalization works well for those managing co-occurring mental health conditions alongside addiction, anyone who has relapsed after less intensive treatment, or people whose responsibilities make residential care difficult. If you're committed to recovery but need significant daily support to build the skills and stability that make sobriety sustainable, this level of care offers the balance you're looking for.
Common questions
How is partial hospitalization different from outpatient treatment?
Partial hospitalization involves five to six hours of programming daily, compared to a few hours weekly in standard outpatient care. It provides much greater clinical intensity, structure, and support while still allowing you to return home each night. Think of it as the middle ground between residential treatment and traditional therapy.
Can I work or go to school during partial hospitalization?
The time commitment of five to six hours daily, five to seven days per week, typically doesn't allow for full-time work or school. However, some people arrange reduced schedules, family leave, or evening shifts. The focus during this phase is on building a strong recovery foundation—an investment that makes returning to responsibilities more sustainable.
How long does the program last?
Program length varies based on individual needs, but most people participate for two to four weeks. Some need more time, others less—we continuously assess your progress and adjust accordingly. The goal is providing enough support to create lasting change while preparing you to step down to less intensive care when you're ready.
What happens after I complete the program?
Completing partial hospitalization doesn't mean ending treatment—it means transitioning to the next appropriate level of support. Most people step down to intensive outpatient programming or standard outpatient therapy, often combined with support groups and other community resources. We create a detailed continuing care plan that ensures ongoing support for your recovery journey.