Dual Diagnosis Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in Eatontown, NJ
A highly structured day treatment program for people recovering from drug or alcohol addiction alongside co-occurring mental health conditions. At our Eatontown, New Jersey facility, PHP combines intensive daily therapy, psychiatric medication management, and relapse prevention — while you live in supervised housing or commute from home.
Duration
21+ days
Commitment
35 hours/week
Setting
Full-day program at our Eatontown, NJ facility (supervised housing available or commuter option)
What Is a Partial Hospitalization Program for Addiction?
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a structured, full-day level of care that provides intensive therapeutic treatment without requiring 24/7 residential supervision. At Advanced Health and Education in Eatontown, NJ, our dual diagnosis PHP is designed for people who have completed detox and inpatient stabilization and are ready to engage in active, daily treatment for both substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions. Continued care through the PHP and IOP levels of care are especially important for individuals struggling with alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder.
PHP clients attend approximately 30–36 hours of programming per week, six days a week. A typical day includes process groups, evidence-based therapy sessions using approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), individual therapy, psychiatric medication management, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention planning. Family therapy may also be incorporated when clinically appropriate, because addiction and mental illness affect entire family systems.
What sets our PHP apart from standalone addiction treatment is its integrated dual-diagnosis model. Many people struggling with substance use also experience conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, or bipolar disorder. Treating the addiction without addressing the underlying psychiatric condition is one of the most common reasons people relapse. Our PHP addresses both simultaneously, with a coordinated clinical team that includes addiction counselors, therapists, and psychiatrists.
Clients can live in supervised housing near our Monmouth County facility or commute from home, making PHP accessible whether you are local to the Eatontown area or traveling from elsewhere in New Jersey. The program serves as a critical bridge between inpatient care and the increased independence of our intensive outpatient program (IOP).
WHO IT’S FOR
Who This Level of Care Is For
PHP is often the right fit for people who need daily clinical structure to maintain sobriety while actively working on mental health symptoms — including mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, intrusive thoughts, or emotional instability. At our Eatontown treatment center, PHP is the primary therapeutic level of care in our dual-diagnosis substance abuse program, where the most intensive therapy occurs after the medical stabilization phase.
This may be the right level of care if you:
- Need a full-day program to support sobriety and psychiatric stability
- Are stepping down from detox/residential stabilization
- Need frequent therapy and consistent psychiatric follow-up
- Want supportive housing or can commute locally
- Have co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions that require coordinated treatment
What to Expect in PHP
PHP clients participate in a full day of structured therapeutic programming six days a week. A typical day includes multiple group therapy sessions focused on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills, along with cognitive restructuring and behavioral coping strategies. Individual therapy, psychiatry appointments, and case management are scheduled based on each client’s clinical needs.
Your treatment team — including a therapist, psychiatrist, and case manager — meets regularly to review your progress and adjust your plan. As you gain stability and confidence, your team will work with you to prepare for the transition to our intensive outpatient program (IOP), where you’ll have more independence while maintaining therapeutic structure and accountability.
Sample Daily Schedule
EVIDENCE-BASED CARE
Therapies & Treatments Included
Programming may include CBT/DBT skills, trauma-informed approaches, motivational work, relapse prevention, and family support (as clinically appropriate).
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most extensively researched forms of psychotherapy, helping people identify and change the distorted thinking patterns and unhealthy behaviors that contribute to mental health conditions and substance use disorders. At Advanced Health and Education in Eatontown, NJ, CBT is a core component of both our mental health and dual diagnosis programs.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness principles to help people who experience intense emotions develop skills in distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. At Advanced Health and Education in Eatontown, NJ, DBT skills are integrated across our treatment programs.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based psychotherapy that helps people heal from trauma and PTSD by reprocessing disturbing memories. Endorsed by the World Health Organization and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, EMDR can produce results in weeks that traditional talk therapy may take years to achieve. EMDR is available at Advanced Health and Education in Eatontown, NJ as part of our comprehensive trauma treatment approach.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness-based therapy teaches skills for noticing thoughts, emotions, and body sensations without getting pulled into them—supporting stress reduction, emotion regulation, and relapse prevention. At Advanced Health and Education in Eatontown, NJ, mindfulness-based practices are woven into our treatment programs to support lasting recovery.
Family Therapy
Family therapy is an evidence-based approach that involves family members in the treatment process, recognizing that mental health conditions and substance use disorders affect — and are affected by — the entire family system. By improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening relationships, family therapy supports lasting recovery for everyone involved. At Advanced Health and Education in Eatontown, NJ, family therapy is a key component of our treatment approach.
Behavioral Activation
Behavioral activation is a structured therapy that helps you break the cycle of depression by reducing avoidance and increasing meaningful, rewarding activities—even when motivation is low. At Advanced Health and Education in Eatontown, NJ, behavioral activation is used to help clients rebuild structure and motivation during treatment.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Solution-focused therapy is a goal-oriented, strengths-based approach that helps you build practical steps toward the future you want—without spending every session analyzing the past. At Advanced Health and Education in Eatontown, NJ, solution-focused therapy helps clients identify strengths and build practical steps toward recovery.
Narrative Therapy
Narrative therapy helps you separate yourself from the problem and “re-author” your story by identifying values, strengths, and alternative ways of making meaning. At Advanced Health and Education in Eatontown, NJ, narrative therapy helps clients build a preferred story grounded in their values and strengths.
CONTINUING YOUR JOURNEY
The Next Step
After PHP, most clients transition to our intensive outpatient program (IOP) — a step-down level of care that maintains therapeutic structure and accountability while allowing significantly more time for daily routines, responsibilities, and community reintegration. Your clinical team will work with you to determine the right time to make this transition based on your clinical progress and recovery goals.
Dual Diagnosis Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Learn About Dual Diagnosis Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)Ready to start a Partial Hospitalization Program in Eatontown, NJ?
Talk with our admissions team about our partial hospitalization program and whether supervised housing or commuting from home is the best option for you. Call (844) 302-8605 to get started.