
Understanding the Differences Between PHP, IOP, and Outpatient Mental Health Treatment
Quick Summary Mental health treatment offers three main outpatient levels of care that differ in weekly hours and intensity: Partial Hospitalization Programs provide 20 or more hours per week across 4 to 5 days, Intensive Outpatient Programs offer 9 or more hours weekly across 3 to 5 days, and standard outpatient treatment consists of 1 to 3 hours per week








