Level of care
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in Denver
Transform your life with comprehensive, structured PHP treatment in Denver that provides intensive healing while you maintain your home and family connections.
At Mile High Recovery Center, our PHP includes daily therapy sessions, psychiatric oversight, medication management, and targeted support for both substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges.
Schedule
5 days a week, full day
Setting
Denver treatment center
Housing
Home or sober living
Typical length
2 to 4 weeks
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When life feels unmanageable, you shouldn’t have to choose between getting help and staying close to the people you love. At Mile High Recovery Center, our Partial Hospitalization Program bridges that gap, offering intensive, full-day treatment while still allowing you to return home.
This program is built for those who need more structure than traditional outpatient care but don’t require residential treatment. Each day is focused on deep emotional work, clinical support, and skill-building in a compassionate setting, while your evenings remain yours to reconnect, reflect, and stay grounded in your personal life.
Here, healing doesn’t mean stepping away from everything. It means stepping into something stronger, with support that meets you exactly where you are.
What Is PHP Treatment?
Partial Hospitalization Programs are a high level of outpatient addiction treatment, designed to deliver the structure and intensity of inpatient care without requiring overnight stays.
At Mile High Recovery Center, our PHP includes daily therapy sessions, psychiatric oversight, medication management, and targeted support for both substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. Clients typically attend programming five days a week, allowing for consistent progress in a safe and structured environment.
What sets PHP apart is its balance: it offers powerful clinical care during the day, paired with the ability to return home to practice recovery skills in real-life settings. This model is especially well-suited for individuals transitioning from inpatient care or requiring more support than standard outpatient programs can provide.
Benefits of Partial Hospitalization Program
PHP recovery often begins with a single choice: to trust yourself again. Our treatment supports that trust with a rhythm of care that encourages clarity, accountability, and compassion. It’s a space to rediscover your strength, without stepping away from your life.
Key benefits of our PHP:
Intensive daily treatment without the isolation of residential care
Structured routine that rebuilds healthy daily habits and coping mechanisms
Family involvement that strengthens home-based recovery support systems
Cost-effective alternative to inpatient treatment with comparable clinical outcomes
Flexibility to maintain employment, education, or caregiving responsibilities
This approach allows individuals to practice recovery skills in their actual living environments while receiving the clinical support necessary for lasting change.
PHP Therapies and Treatment
Our Partial Hospitalization Services integrates comprehensive therapeutic modalities and medical interventions designed to address the complex nature of addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Family Therapy
Relapse Prevention Planning
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy (ACT)
With regular, focused support, clients uncover the emotions behind their struggles and discover practical ways to move forward. Our caring team walks alongside each person, encouraging transformation and healing from the inside out.
Why Choose Mile High Recovery Center For PHP Treatment?
Choosing the right place for recovery can make all the difference. At Mile High Recovery Center, we offer more than just structured treatment – we create an environment that supports deep healing, personal growth, and lasting connection.
What makes our program stand out:
Personalized & Integrative: We develop approaches based on your individual thought patterns and needs using trusted therapies.
Knowledgeable & Caring: Our therapists are skilled in proven treatments and deeply understand the path to recovery.
Organized Yet Adaptable: Our programs rely on proven methods that adjust to your unique progress and circumstances.
Skill-Building & Community-Oriented: We teach practical life skills, uplifted by the encouragement and unity of our recovery community.
Mile High Recovery Center, our PHP addiction treatment, offers a balanced, intentional approach to therapy that’s built around your long-term success, not just short-term stabilization. We’re here to help you build a future you feel proud of.
Begin Outpatient Rehab at Mile High Recovery Center Today
In Denver’s City Center neighborhood, Mile High is here to help you thrive throughout the Denver Metro area. If you or someone you love is ready to take the next steps towards recovery, call us today at (303) 268-2144 to learn more about our outpatient programs.
Is it right for you?
Who Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Is For
Admissions will recommend a level of care after a short, confidential assessment. Partial Hospitalization is usually a good fit for:
Stepping down from residential
Needing more than weekly therapy
A stable, supportive place to sleep
A typical day
How It Works
9:00 am
Check-in and process group
10:30 am
Skills group
12:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm
Individual therapy and psychiatric care
Where it fits
Your Path Through Treatment
Ready to talk about Partial Hospitalization? Admissions picks up 24/7.
Does insurance cover partial hospitalization?
Most plans do. We accept Colorado Medicaid and are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Tricare and MultiPlan, and we verify before you start.
How do I get started?
Call (303) 268-2144. Admissions does a short assessment, verifies insurance and can often admit you within 24 hours.
What happens after partial hospitalization?
Your team plans the next step with you, usually a lower level of care, sober living and the alumni program.
Can my family be involved?
Yes. Family therapy and family groups are part of every program.
Recovery stories
Recovery Stories From Our Alumni
Jack
Meet Jack, a man who once could not go a day without drinking. Now two years sober, he shares how Mile High Recovery Center helped him regain control and rebuild his life.
Grace
Grace began drinking to escape the pain of childhood trauma. Today she is the Director of our Alumni Program and living proof that true transformation is possible.
Colin
From meth and fentanyl use to full recovery, Colin talks honestly about how the structured support at Mile High Recovery helped him find hope and start anew.
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