Treatment Programs · Adolescent & Young Adult
Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in Annandale, NJ
Trauma-informed, structured support to help teens heal, grow, and thrive — while staying connected to home, school, and community.
A Safe Space For Healing
Trauma-Informed, Structured Support to Help Teens Heal, Grow & Thrive
Portum Wellness & Recovery in Annandale, New Jersey, offers an Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) designed for teens who need more support than traditional outpatient therapy but do not require inpatient hospitalization.
Our PHP provides structured, therapeutic programming during the day while allowing adolescents to return home each evening. Our Partial Hospitalization Program is one of several structured adolescent mental health treatment programs available at Portum Wellness & Recovery. Through evidence-based treatment, psychiatric support, family involvement, and skill-building opportunities, teens can address mental health, behavioral health, and co-occurring substance use challenges while remaining connected to their families, schools, and communities.
Each treatment plan is individualized to meet the unique needs of the adolescent and support long-term emotional wellness and stability.
What it is
What Is Adolescent Partial Care Programming?
Adolescent PHP is a structured day-treatment program for teens ages 13–17 experiencing significant emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges that interfere with daily functioning.
A partial hospitalization program provides a higher level of support than weekly therapy sessions while allowing adolescents to remain at home and maintain important connections with family and community.
PHP may be appropriate for teens struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, self-harming behaviors, substance use concerns, or difficulties managing daily responsibilities due to mental health symptoms.
Treatment combines therapeutic interventions, psychiatric oversight, family involvement, and practical skill development to help adolescents stabilize and build healthy coping strategies.
Is Adolescent PHP Right for Your Teen?
Many families are unsure whether outpatient therapy is enough or if inpatient treatment is necessary. Adolescent PHP serves as a middle ground, providing intensive clinical support without requiring overnight hospitalization.
Your teen may benefit from PHP if they:
- Experience depression or anxiety that impacts school, relationships, or daily functioning
- Struggle with emotional regulation or frequent mood changes
- Have experienced trauma or significant life stressors
- Engage in self-harming behaviors
- Recently completed inpatient or residential treatment
- Need more support than weekly therapy can provide
- Are experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns
A comprehensive assessment can help determine whether PHP is the most appropriate level of care.
Conditions Treated in Our Adolescent PHP
Portum Wellness & Recovery provides treatment for a wide range of adolescent mental health and behavioral health concerns.
Adolescent depression treatment: Support for teens experiencing persistent sadness, hopelessness, withdrawal, or loss of interest in daily activities.
Anxiety treatment for teens: Treatment for generalized anxiety, panic symptoms, social anxiety, and excessive worry.
Teen trauma treatment: Trauma-informed care designed to help adolescents process difficult experiences and develop healthy coping skills.
Mood disorders: Support for emotional instability, mood swings, and other mood-related challenges.
Self-harm behaviors: Structured interventions focused on safety, emotional regulation, and healthy coping strategies.
Co-Occurring Substance Use Concerns: Integrated support for adolescents facing both mental health and substance use challenges.
A coordinated approach
What's included in our program.
Coordinated clinical care
Therapists, psychiatry, and clinical goals working as a unified team around your teen.
Targeted skills development
Practical tools for emotional regulation, coping, and daily functioning.
Trauma-informed practices
Every interaction grounded in safety, choice, and respect for the teen’s experience.
School & community coordination
We work with schools and outside providers so progress translates into real life.
Progress monitoring
Regular plan updates so the program adapts to your teen’s growth.
Family integration
Parents are partners in care from day one.
How its done
What Does a Typical Day in Adolescent PHP Look Like?
While each treatment plan is individualized, a typical day may include:
- Morning check-ins
- Group therapy sessions
- Individual counseling
- Psychoeducational groups
- Skills development workshops
- Family therapy sessions
- Psychiatric appointments
- Goal setting and progress review
The structured schedule helps adolescents develop consistency while learning tools they can apply in everyday life.
What to Expect During PHP
What a Week in PHP Can Look Like
A structured weekly schedule helps teens build coping skills, receive therapeutic support, and stay connected to family goals.
Group Therapy
Skills-building and peer support
Individual Therapy
Personalized clinical guidance
Family Support
Communication and relationship work
Life Skills
Healthy routines and coping tools
Progress Review
Planning next steps together
Educational & School Support
We understand that parents often worry about how treatment may affect academics. Our team works collaboratively with families, schools, and outside providers to help minimize disruptions and support educational progress whenever possible.
By coordinating care and communication, we help adolescents maintain momentum while prioritizing their mental health and emotional well-being.
Family involvement
Healing happens best when families are partners.
Family involvement is a core component of treatment at Portum Wellness & Recovery.
Our program incorporates family therapy, parent coaching, education, and ongoing communication to help caregivers better understand their teen’s challenges and become active participants in the recovery process.
“We empower families to become informed, compassionate partners in their teen’s recovery — strengthening relationships and reducing conflict.”
- Family therapy and education
- Parent support, coaching, and communication workshops
- Strategies to reinforce skills at home
- Collaborative treatment planning with caregivers
"We empower families to become informed, compassionate partners in their teen's recovery — strengthening relationships and reducing conflict."
Aftercare & Transition Planning
Successful treatment extends beyond PHP participation.
Before discharge, our team develops an individualized aftercare plan that may include:
- Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP)
- Outpatient therapy
- Psychiatric follow-up
- Community-based support services
- School reintegration planning
Our goal is to ensure each adolescent has the resources needed to continue progressing after treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Adolescent PHP
What is an adolescent partial hospitalization program?
A PHP is a structured day-treatment program that provides intensive therapeutic support while allowing teens to return home each evening.
How long does adolescent PHP last?
Length of stay varies based on clinical needs and treatment progress.
Does my teen stay overnight?
No. PHP participants attend programming during the day and return home afterward.
What is the difference between PHP and IOP?
PHP offers more hours of treatment and a higher level of support than an intensive outpatient program.
Does insurance cover adolescent PHP?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for medically necessary PHP treatment. Our admissions team can verify benefits.
How involved are parents in treatment?
Family involvement is a key component of treatment and may include family therapy, education, and ongoing communication with the treatment team.
Help your teen take the next step today.
Our admissions specialists are available 24/7 to verify insurance, answer questions, and help your family begin care.