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title: "Eating Disorder PHP"
date: 2025-08-06
author: "Chris Willson"
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# Eating Disorder PHP
## What is a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)?
PHP is a day treatment program designed for individuals who need more support than IOP but do not require 24/7 residential care. It offers a comprehensive schedule of therapeutic services—typically six hours per day, five days a week —with a focus on restoring stability, building coping skills, and reinforcing recovery.
Each personalized care plan may include individual and group therapy, family counseling, medication management, expressive therapies, and supported meals. Our experienced team—psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, dietitians, and case managers—works together to guide your healing every step of the way.
## What to expect in PHP care
While each day is personalized to meet your goals, a typical PHP schedule may include:
- Individual therapy and weekly psychiatric check-ins
- Skills-based group therapy (DBT, CBT, body image, emotion regulation)
- Family therapy and caregiver support (as needed)
- Creative or movement-based therapy groups
- Supported meals and snacks—some at our center, some at home
- Ongoing coordination with your care team and case management
Meals are an essential part of PHP. Some will be supported onsite with a registered dietitian or therapist; others will be done at home, giving you space to apply the skills you’re building in a real-life setting.
## Benefits of PHP treatment
## Structured, Daytime Support
Receive the intensity of residential care with the flexibility to return home each evening.
## Individualized Treatment Plans
Your treatment is tailored to your needs, goals, and progress. No one-size-fits-all care.
## Family & Community Integration
Stay connected to your support network and begin practicing skills in the real world.
## Inclusive, Affirming Care
Our adolescent and adult tracks are LGBTQ+ affirming, inclusive of all genders and identities, and culturally responsive.
## Interdisciplinary Team Approach
Receive care from psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, dietitians, and case managers working as a team.
## Holistic and Expressive Therapies
Art, yoga, dance/movement, music, ceramics, and other experiential therapies designed to support whole-person healing.
## Finding stability without stepping away
You don’t have to leave your life behind to receive the support you need. PHP provides the structure of intensive care and the flexibility to begin rebuilding your life at your own pace. At NewCircle, we offer compassionate, evidence-based care in a welcoming environment.
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## How it works
## Admissions & Assessment
We begin with a thorough intake process to understand your history, needs, and current situation. This helps us develop a personalized PHP plan that supports your next steps.
## Active Treatment
You’ll attend treatment, 5 days per week, for a minimum of 5 weeks (or longer, depending on your needs and insurance coverage). Programming includes therapy, supported meals, and experiential activities.
## Step-Down & Aftercare
As you progress, we’ll work with you to step down to IOP or outpatient therapy. Discharge planning begins early and includes relapse prevention, referrals to therapists, and ongoing support options.
## What happens after PHP?
Recovery continues long after your last PHP session. As you transition to lower levels of care, our team ensures you feel supported and prepared for what’s next—whether it’s IOP, weekly outpatient therapy, or continued nutritional and psychiatric care.
We’ll help you build a personalized aftercare plan that may include follow-up appointments, support groups, or resources to provide daily structure and emotional support. You won’t be walking this path alone
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### NewCircle Reviews
*“After my whole life of never being sure I could get help, this place blew me out of the water. I have fully graduated out of the program and my life is forever changed. All of the staff are amazing individuals who are there to really change lives. The facility is beautiful and has so many amazing qualities that it would take me pages to describe them. If you need help, I HIGHLY recommend here!”*
##### – Residential Alumni, NewCircle
###### *Date: 1/6/2026*
*“New Circle really did change my life for the better. I completed two months of Res and a month of PHP. The RC’s (especially Timmy) are fantastic and wonderful. Larry is the best intake coordinator in the WORLD (so kind and communicative!). The clinicians helped me work through so many struggles and to build a support system at home. This treatment program is SO individualized; it is able to meet the needs of so many individuals. There are so many things I could say, so I will leave it on this note…. If you are considering coming to New Circle, yes. Come, without a doubt. I am in a larger body, and that did not negatively impact my treatment whatsoever. I felt very accepted by staff. After struggling with my eating disorder from early childhood into adulthood, I’m finally able to see a life for myself without bulimia.”*
##### – Residential & PHP Alumni, NewCircle
###### *Date: 3/10/2026*
*“I would suggest this program to anybody struggling with an eating disorder. This program is so supportive and positive the people who work here really care about their jobs and the effect they have on others. From therapists all the way to nursing, everyone here is amazing!! If you’re struggling in any way, please call NewCircle.”*
##### – Program Alumni, NewCircle
###### *Date: 2/20/2026*
## Frequently asked questions
### [How long does your eating disorder PHP program last?](#432fe4d27875bfdf4)
Most people participate for at least 5 weeks. The length of stay can vary based on clinical needs and insurance coverage.
### [Is PHP only for people who have completed residential treatment?](#7a72a2f2fda851f1e)
Not at all. While many clients transition out of residential care, PHP can also serve as a starting point for those requiring intensive support.
### [How many hours per day is PHP?](#61a42cc74bfa4c7d0)
PHP typically runs 6 hours per day, 5 days a week. The schedule may be adjusted as you progress through treatment
### [Is food support included in eating disorder PHP?](#c2bd5db6ff67bb0fe)
Yes. Clients are supported with 1–2 meals/snacks per day at our center and practice eating independently at home as part of their recovery.
### [Do you treat co-occurring conditions in PHP?](#2a99b26097c9664e2)
Yes. PHP includes care for co-occurring conditions like anxiety, depression, and OCD through an integrated approach.
### [Are NewCircle's services LGBTQ+ affirming?](#df1ac067deb57d726)
Absolutely. NewCircle offers affirming, [inclusive care](/programs/bipoc/) for all individuals, with a staff trained in [LGBTQ+](/programs/lgbtqia/) mental health and cultural humility. Many of us belong to these communities ourselves.
### [Is eating disorder PHP covered by insurance?](#06fefe187ceb80409)
Many insurance plans cover PHP for eating disorders of all kinds. Our team can help verify your benefits and walk you through the process.