Ripple's partial hospitalization program (PHP) is the most structured level of outpatient addiction treatment we offer. You spend most of the day in treatment, several days a week, and go home every evening. There are no overnight stays. PHP runs at both of our Camden County locations, in Barrington and Cherry Hill.
A clinical assessment decides, but PHP is often a fit when:
When PHP is not enough. If you need medical withdrawal management, 24-hour supervision, or you are not safe right now, PHP is not the right first step. We will help you find the right level of care. In a crisis, call or text 988, or call 911. If you are coming off a benzodiazepine, PHP can run alongside the taper your prescriber sets; our article on what a safe benzodiazepine taper looks like explains how the two fit together.
Each day combines several kinds of care. Your clinical team builds your plan around your goals.
One-on-one sessions with a licensed clinician to work on your goals and what is driving your substance use.
Groups that build connection and accountability, using CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed approaches.
Medication support and mental health care. Physicians at both locations provide medication-assisted treatment.
Coping strategies for cravings and stress, and practical skills for daily routines.
Help with housing, legal, and community resources so practical problems do not derail treatment.
Sessions that help families understand what is happening and how to support recovery.
PHP includes medication management and mental health support. For opioid use disorder, medication is a recommended part of treatment, and both of our locations have physicians who provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Whether medication fits your plan is a decision you make with our medical team. Read how MAT works at Ripple.
If you also live with anxiety, depression, or trauma, your plan addresses those alongside substance use. See what dual diagnosis means.
PHP is not a fixed course. Your team sets the length based on your progress and reviews it as you go. Most people spend a few weeks in PHP, then step down to IOP and later to OP, so support continues as they return to work and daily life. If things get harder, you can move back up. Read more about how long PHP lasts.
| PHP | IOP | |
|---|---|---|
| Time in treatment | Most of the day, several days a week | Group sessions three to five days a week |
| Schedule options | Daytime | Morning and evening options |
| Work during treatment | Most people take time off | Many people keep working |
| Often a fit when | You need daily structure | You need structure but can stay stable at home |
PHP is offered at both locations. Choose whichever is easier to reach.
Barrington, NJ 08007. Just off I-295 and the White Horse Pike, close to Haddon Heights, Bellmawr, and Runnemede.
Our Barrington locationCherry Hill, NJ 08034. Just off Route 70 near I-295, close to Haddonfield, Voorhees, Marlton, and Mount Laurel. Parking is free.
Our Cherry Hill locationMany insurance plans cover partial hospitalization when it is medically necessary, and some review progress after the first few weeks. What you pay depends on your plan and whether Ripple is in network for it, so we check your benefits before you start. Verify your insurance online.
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a structured outpatient level of addiction treatment. You spend most of the day in treatment, several days a week, and go home each evening. Despite the name, there is no hospital stay.
No. PHP at Ripple is outpatient. You go home, or to your recovery housing, every evening.
It depends on your progress. Most people spend a few weeks in PHP before stepping down to IOP. Your clinical team reviews your plan as you go.
Not always. It depends on what you use and your assessment. If you need medical withdrawal management first, we help arrange detox placement and plan your start in PHP.
PHP takes most of the day, so most people take time off. Many people return to work once they step down to IOP, which offers morning and evening options.
Yes. PHP runs at our Barrington and Cherry Hill locations.
Call us and we will walk you through the assessment and what PHP would look like for you.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, any time. In an emergency, call 911.
Sources: ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition summary (see our plain-language guide to ASAM criteria levels of care); CDC, treating opioid use disorder.
