What Is PHP Rehab?
A Partial Hospitalization Program — PHP for short — is the most intensive level of outpatient addiction and mental health treatment available. You may also hear it called “day treatment.”
At Maverick Behavioral Health, our PHP runs five days a week, six hours a day. You spend the day in structured clinical care: individual therapy, group therapy, psychiatric support, and dual diagnosis treatment when needed. Then you go home each evening. No overnight stays. No taking a month off from your life.
For many people in Dallas–Fort Worth, PHP is the right level of care after detox, or as a step-down from residential treatment. For others — particularly those managing both substance use and a mental health condition — it’s the right starting point. PHP is intensive enough to interrupt the addiction cycle while flexible enough to let you keep family, recovery housing, and outside support intact.
Who PHP is right for
PHP at Maverick is the right level of care if you or someone you love:
- Has completed medical detox and needs structured ongoing treatment
- Is stepping down from residential or inpatient rehab and needs continued support
- Is in active addiction but doesn’t require 24-hour medical supervision
- Is managing a co-occurring mental health condition — depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder — alongside substance use
- Needs more support than standard outpatient or IOP can provide
- Has a stable home environment, or is willing to live in supportive recovery housing during treatment (we operate two sober living homes in the DFW area)
PHP isn’t the right fit for everyone. If you need 24-hour medical monitoring during withdrawal, or if your current home environment is actively unsafe for recovery, our admissions team will help you find the right higher level of care first — even if that’s somewhere other than Maverick.
PHP vs IOP vs inpatient rehab: which level of care do you need?
The most common question we hear from families researching treatment is which level of care actually fits. Here’s how the three main levels compare:
| Level of care | Time commitment | Where you sleep | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient / Residential | 24/7 for 28–90 days | At the facility | Severe addiction, unsafe home environment, active withdrawal management |
| Partial Hospitalization (PHP) | 5 days/week, ~6 hours/day | At home or sober living | Step-down from residential, dual diagnosis, need for structure without leaving life behind |
| Intensive Outpatient (IOP) | 3 days/week, ~3 hours/day | At home | Step-down from PHP, balancing recovery with work, school, or family |
PHP sits between the two: more intensive than IOP, less restrictive than residential. Most clients at Maverick step down from PHP to our intensive outpatient program (IOP) over the course of treatment, then to standard outpatient care and aftercare. The entire continuum is built into how we work — same clinical team across every level.
Not sure which level of care fits? Our clinical team does free, confidential phone assessments. No commitment, no pressure. Call (888) 385-2051.
A day in Maverick's PHP
A typical PHP day at Maverick looks like this:
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Check-in and morning process group |
| 10:00 AM | Skills-based therapy (CBT, DBT, relapse prevention) |
| 11:30 AM | Individual therapy or psychiatric appointment (rotating) |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:30 PM | Specialty group (trauma-informed, dual diagnosis, family dynamics) |
| 2:30 PM | Holistic / mind-body programming (movement, mindfulness, expressive therapy) |
| 3:30 PM | Closing group and check-out |
Monday through Friday, with weekends off for rest, family time, and outside support meetings. Medication management is coordinated through our MAT program for clients who need it.
What you won’t see on the schedule: rigid one-size-fits-all curriculum. Every client at Maverick gets an individualized treatment plan, and groups are adjusted to fit the people in them. A 28-year-old in early recovery from opioid use and a 52-year-old with long-term alcohol dependence aren’t in identical groups — and they shouldn’t be.
What we treat at the PHP level
Maverick’s PHP treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions together. This is what’s clinically called dual diagnosis treatment, and at Maverick it isn’t optional or an add-on — it’s how we work. Trying to treat addiction without addressing the depression, trauma, anxiety, or other underlying condition driving it is the single most common reason treatment fails the first time around.
Substance use disorders we treat at the PHP level:
- Alcohol use disorder, including long-term, high-tolerance use
- Opioid use disorder, with MAT support when clinically appropriate
- Stimulant use (cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription stimulants)
- Benzodiazepine dependence
- Polysubstance use
- Prescription medication misuse
Co-occurring mental health conditions we treat alongside substance use:
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Bipolar disorder
- Trauma-related conditions
For a broader look at the conditions we treat across all programs, see what we treat.
Insurance: what PHP costs and how to verify your coverage
Most major PPO insurance plans cover PHP. Maverick is in-network with:
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Cigna
- GEHA
- And most other major PPO carriers
If you have one of these plans, your PHP treatment is typically covered after your deductible — often at 70–100%, depending on your specific plan. Out-of-pocket costs vary based on deductible, coinsurance, and how much of your annual benefits you’ve already used.
The fastest way to know what you’ll actually pay is to verify your benefits. The process takes our admissions team about an hour from the time you call. We’ll tell you exactly what’s covered, what’s not, and what your estimated out-of-pocket cost will be — before you commit to anything.
Verify your insurance in under 60 seconds. Start here — or call (888) 385-2051 and our admissions team will verify your benefits while you’re on the phone.
Where PHP fits in the recovery journey
The clinical truth about addiction is that no single level of care is a cure. What works is a continuum — moving through levels of care as you build stability, with each step reinforcing the one before.
At Maverick, the typical path looks like:
PHP (5 days/week, structured day treatment) → IOP (3 days/week, evening or daytime) → Outpatient (weekly therapy, ongoing) → Aftercare (alumni groups, relapse prevention, peer support)
You don’t commit to the whole continuum upfront. Most clients start with PHP, see how they’re doing after two to four weeks, and step down as they’re ready. If at any point a higher level of care would serve you better, we’ll have that conversation honestly — even if it means recommending a different facility.
Why people choose Maverick
We’re an outpatient specialist — not a hospital, not a residential center. PHP, IOP, and outpatient is what we do, and that’s deliberate. It means our team isn’t dividing attention across detox beds and residential floors; our entire clinical focus is on the level of care you’re in.
A few things that consistently come up from clients and families:
- Dual diagnosis is core, not optional. Mental health and substance use are treated together from day one.
- Sober living when you need it. We operate two sober living homes — Windlea and Nita — for clients whose home environment isn’t conducive to early recovery.
- Continuity of care. The same clinical team supports you from PHP through IOP, outpatient, and aftercare. No starting over with new clinicians at every step.
- Small enough to know you. We’re not the biggest facility in DFW, and we’re not trying to be. Our admissions team, clinicians, and alumni know you by name.
- Accredited and licensed. Joint Commission accredited, licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services, and LegitScript certified.
Serving the entire Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex
Our facility is in Euless, easily reachable from across DFW:
- From Dallas — ~25 minutes via I-30 W and SH-360 N. More on PHP for Dallas residents →
- From Fort Worth — ~20 minutes via SH-183 E. More on PHP for Fort Worth residents →
- From Irving — ~15 minutes via SH-183 W. More on PHP for Irving residents →
- From Euless — local; right in your community. More on PHP for Euless residents →
Address: 425 West Park Way, Suite 103, Euless, TX 76040
Start Your PHP Rehab and Become the Best Version of Yourself Today
There’s no better time than now to begin recovery for drug and alcohol abuse. For some patients, that means signing up for a partial hospitalization program. Maverick Behavioral Health is here to help you do it.
Our addiction specialists are standing by to answer your questions, verify your insurance, and get you into treatment now. So why wait any longer to become a better version of yourself?
Take the first step by reaching out today. We look forward to hearing from you.
Frequently asked questions about PHP
How long does PHP last?
Most clients are in PHP for 2 to 4 weeks, though length depends on clinical progress and individual needs. Some clients stay in PHP longer if they’re still building stability; others step down to IOP sooner if they’re ready. Your clinical team reviews progress weekly and adjusts the plan together with you.
How much does PHP cost?
With in-network PPO insurance, most clients pay only their deductible and coinsurance — often a fraction of the total cost. Without insurance, PHP self-pay rates vary; our admissions team can walk you through pricing and any sliding-scale options during your call. The honest answer is: until we verify your specific plan, we won’t know your exact out-of-pocket cost.
Can I work while in PHP?
PHP runs roughly 9 AM to 3:30 PM, five days a week, so working a standard daytime job during PHP isn’t realistic. Many clients use short-term disability or FMLA during this phase, then return to work during IOP (which is built around evening or part-time daytime hours). Our admissions team can explain how FMLA applies to addiction and mental health treatment.
What should I bring on day one?
A photo ID, your insurance card, a list of current medications, and comfortable clothes. We provide everything else — paperwork, breakfast and lunch, materials. You’ll get a detailed welcome packet after admissions.
Do you offer transportation?
We can help coordinate transportation in certain situations, particularly for clients in our sober living homes. Ask during admissions.
Is PHP confidential?
Yes. PHP is protected by HIPAA and by 42 CFR Part 2, the federal regulation specifically governing substance use treatment confidentiality. Your employer, family, and outside contacts will not know you’re in treatment unless you explicitly authorize us to communicate with them. For more, see our privacy policy and HIPAA notice.
Can my family be involved in treatment?
Yes, and we encourage it when it serves your recovery. Family therapy and family programming are part of PHP for clients who want it. Family involvement requires your written authorization — we never share information without your permission.
What happens if I relapse during treatment?
A relapse is not a failure of treatment, and it’s not grounds for discharge. It’s clinical information. Our team adjusts your treatment plan to address what led to the relapse, considers whether a higher level of care temporarily makes sense, and continues working with you. The only way relapse becomes a problem is if it’s hidden — honesty about it is the path through.