Partial Hospitalization Program in Iowa

PHP at Radix Recovery is 4 to 6 hours of structured daily treatment with the same clinical team that walked you through residential. No reset. No reintroduction. Just the next chapter.

4-6 hrs/day

Daily structured programming

5 days/week

Weekday schedule

Same team

No re-intake, no reset

The PHP picture, in brief

2.5

The most intensive outpatient care

ASAM Level 2.5 sits one step below residential, the highest level of structured support you can get while still living at home.

4–6h

Full clinical days, home at night

Four to six hours of treatment, Monday through Friday, while you live at home or in sober housing.

Same team

No re-intake, no starting over

The same therapists and case manager from your residential stay carry straight into PHP — no new paperwork, no retelling your story.

<48h

Typical admission timeline

A confidential phone assessment and benefits check come first, with many people starting PHP within 24 to 48 hours.

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Kayla Borja Frost

Chief Clinical Officer

This page was clinically and medically reviewed for accuracy and alignment with current addiction medicine standards.

Last Reviewed

July 2026

Rachel Fry

Director Of Nursing

What Is a Partial Hospitalization Program?

The same therapists, the same psychiatrist, and the same case manager, from day one to discharge.

One team Three roles Zero handoffs

Radix Recovery’s Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa offers 4 to 6 hours of structured clinical treatment each weekday while you live at home or in sober housing. PHP is ASAM Level 2.5, the most intensive clinical level of outpatient level of care.^[1] Our PHP Radix community members work with the same clinical team they had in residential treatment: the same therapists, the same psychiatrist, and the same case manager, from day one to discharge.

This clinical continuity is not standard in Iowa, and it matters. When you step down from residential into PHP at Radix, there is no new assessment, no new intake paperwork, and no period where your provider is still learning your history. Your therapist already knows what you are working on. Your psychiatrist already knows your medication protocol. Your case manager already has your discharge plan in progress.

PHP is the right level of care for people stepping down from inpatient residential treatment, or for those whose clinical acuity warrants more structure than standard outpatient care can provide. If you are unsure where you fit on the continuum, our admissions team can assess your level of need over the phone.

PHP is also known as day treatment or day treatment rehab. It provides the structure of inpatient care with the independence of returning home or to sober housing each evening. At Radix, PHP programming runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

4-6 hrs

Daily structured programming

2.5

ASAM Level Day treatment

Same team

From residential through PHP

M-F

Weekday schedule 8:30am to 3:30pm

Who Is PHP the Right Level of Care For?

PHP is the right choice when you need more structure than standard outpatient can provide, but you are stable enough to return home or to sober housing each evening. Our admissions team typically recommends PHP when:

You have just completed inpatient or residential treatment and need a structured step-down

The transition from 24/7 care to independence is where many people lose momentum. PHP bridges that gap with daily clinical structure.

Your withdrawal risk is low, but your cravings and triggers remain significant

Medically stable does not mean clinically ready for minimal oversight. PHP keeps the clinical contact high while your body heals.

You are medically stable but have a co-occurring mental health condition that needs daily monitoring

Depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder require ongoing clinical attention that standard outpatient cannot provide at the frequency PHP delivers.

You have a supportive home environment, or access to sober living, where you can sleep safely

PHP works because you return to a stable environment each night. If housing is a concern, our team can connect you with sober living options near our facility.

Your schedule allows for 4 to 6 hours of daily programming on weekdays

Programming runs 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend employment is feasible for many Radix community members.

A previous IOP or outpatient program was not sufficient to maintain your recovery

If you have tried lower levels of care and they were not enough, PHP provides the intensity and accountability your recovery may require.

2.5

ASAM Level

What It Means for You

ASAM Level 2.5 is the clinical designation for Partial Hospitalization Services. It represents the highest intensity of outpatient care, sitting one step below residential treatment (Level 3) on the continuum. Your placement at this level is determined by our admissions team using the full ASAM Criteria, a six-dimensional clinical assessment that considers your medical status, mental health, support system, and readiness for change.

What Does a Day in Radix PHP Look Like?

PHP is structured, but it is not rigid. Each day is built around evidence-based clinical work, group therapy, individual sessions, and skill practice, designed to build the habits and insight you will carry into the rest of your life.

8:30 AM to 3:30 PM · Monday through Friday

Hours of clinical contact

Per day including groups, individual, and case management

Individual sessions per week

Rotating with your primary therapist or case manager

2-3

Groups per day

CBT, DBT, psychoeducation, process, and specialty

Schedule note

Schedules are adjusted based on your individual treatment plan and clinical needs. Your case manager coordinates with you weekly to review progress and adjust your programming.

8:30 AM

Morning check-in and community meeting

Set intentions, share wins, identify today’s focus

9:00 AM

Primary group therapy (CBT or DBT skills)

Set intentions, share wins, identify today’s focus

10:30 AM

Psychoeducation group

Addiction science, relapse prevention, family systems, or co-occurring condition

12:00 PM

Lunch break

Community time, optional journaling or peer support

12:45 PM

Individual therapy or case management session

Rotating, 2-3 times per week

1:45 PM

Process group or specialty group

Trauma-informed, family, dual diagnosis, or MAT support

3:00 PM

Closing group

Reflection, accountability, discharge planning review, next-day intentions

3:30 PM

Discharge

Return home or to sober housing

How Does PHP Compare to Intensive Outpatient?

Two of the most common questions we hear in admissions: What is the difference between PHP and IOP? And which one is right for me? The short answer is intensity and structure. Here is how they compare:

Partial Hospitalization (PHP)

ASAM 2.5

ASAM Level

Hours per Day

Days per Week

Where You Sleep

Best For

Clinical Contact

Radix Team

Intensive Outpatient (IOP)

ASAM 2.1

ASAM Level

Hours per Day

Days per Week

Where You Sleep

Best For

Clinical Contact

Radix Team

What Conditions Do We Treat in PHP?

Our PHP is designed for adults navigating addiction alongside the mental health conditions that often travel with it. We treat the full picture, not just the substance.

Substance Use Conditions

Co-Occurring (Dual Diagnosis)

Co-occurring

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Dual Diagnosis Is the Norm, Not the Exception

More than 50% of people seeking addiction treatment have a co-occurring mental health condition.^[2] Our PHP treats both conditions on one integrated treatment plan, managed by one clinical team. We do not refer out for mental health. We treat it alongside addiction, because separating the two rarely works.

Our Clinical Approach in PHP

Every modality we use in PHP is grounded in peer-reviewed evidence. We do not chase trends. We use what works, and we measure progress weekly.

Core group and individual sessions targeting thought patterns that drive use, that have been demonstrated effective for SUDs.^[3]

Distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness

focus on intrinsic motivation to resolve ambivalence about change.^[4]

Primary therapeutic modality, 2-3 groups per day in a cohort of peers

Structured sessions with loved ones, available weekly in PHP

Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone), naltrexone, acamprosate, and other medications, managed by our prescribing team

Discharge planning, housing, employment, and community referrals

The Same Clinical Team Follows You

Your therapist knows your story. Your psychiatrist knows your medication history. Your case manager knows your discharge plan.

Already knows what you are working on

The relationship you built in residential continues. No new intake. No re-telling your story to a stranger. Your therapist picks up exactly where you left off.

Already knows your medication protocol

The medication plan your psychiatrist established stays in place. No new prescriber learning your history from a chart. Continuity where it matters most.

Already has your discharge plan in progress

The discharge plan your case manager started writing in week one of residential becomes the roadmap for PHP. Housing, employment, aftercare: already underway.

Most treatment programs hand you off at discharge. You get a new intake worker, a new therapist, and a new treatment plan. You spend the first two weeks of PHP just getting everyone caught up. At Radix, that does not happen.

When you leave residential and step down into our PHP, you are not starting over. The relationship you built with your therapist continues. The medication protocol your psychiatrist established stays in place. The discharge plan your case manager started writing in week one of residential becomes the roadmap for PHP.

This is not just a scheduling convenience. Clinical research shows that therapeutic alliance, the relationship between a person in recovery and their treatment provider, is one of the strongest predictors of long-term outcomes.^[5] We protect that relationship at every step.

Detox done right is more than medical management. It’s the first proof a patient gets that recovery might actually be different this time.

Rachel Fry, RN

Director of Nursing, Radix Recovery

Insurance and
Getting Started

Call us at (319) 270-2890 or submit your information online. We respond within the hour.

Our admissions team completes a free clinical assessment by phone, typically 15 minutes.

We verify your insurance benefits in real time and walk you through your out-of-pocket cost.

We confirm your start date. Many Radix community members begin PHP within 24 to 48 hours of their assessment.

Where PHP Fits in
Your Continuum

Recovery is not one level of care. It is a continuum. Each level at Radix connects to the next, with the same clinical team following you from residential through outpatient and beyond.

Medical Detox

24/7 medically monitored detox, first 3-7 days

Residential Inpatient

Immersive 30-, 60-, or 90-day structured programming on-site

PHP

4-6 hrs/day, 5 days/week. ASAM Level 2.5. Live at home or in sober housing.

Intensive Outpatient (IOP)

3 hrs/day, 3 days/week. Step-down from PHP or step-up from standard outpatient.

Standard Outpatient

Relapse prevention and clinical support groups as ongoing care

Alumni and Aftercare

Alumni network, sober events, check-ins, and peer support for long-term recovery

Iowa PHP Addiction Treatment, Wherever You Are

Our Partial Hospitalization Program is based in Cedar Rapids at 860 17th St SE. We serve Radix community members from across Iowa, many who choose to stay in sober housing near our facility during PHP, then transition home once they move into IOP.

For many residents, receiving treatment outside their home city is a clinical advantage. Distance from familiar environments, triggers, and routines creates space for deeper focus on recovery. Our admissions team helps coordinate travel logistics and can often complete the intake process within 24 hours.

If you are searching for drug rehab near Des Moines or anywhere else in Iowa, our team is ready to help you understand your options and get started.

Cedar Rapids

Our Location

Marion

~10 min

Iowa City

~30 min

Quad Cities & Davenport

~1.5 hrs

Dubuque

~1.5 hrs

Des Moines

~2 hrs

West Des Moines

~2 hrs

Ankeny

~2 hrs

Ames

~1.5 hrs

Waterloo

~1 hr

Cedar Falls

~1 hr

Sioux City

~3.5 hrs

Council Bluffs

~3 hrs

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

An Iowa Rehab Facility built for getting well

Move through the facility one room at a time, the living spaces, the gathering rooms, and the grounds where residents reconnect with themselves.

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01 · Arrival Reception Where arrival feels less like checking in and more like being expected.

02 · Living Bedrooms Comfortable, restful rooms that feel like a real place to heal, not a hospital.

03 · Comfort Lounge and library Quiet corners to read, reflect, or simply sit with your thoughts.

04 · Dining Dining and kitchen A warm, shared table where residents gather over real, home-style meals.

05 · Wellness Fitness center Equipment and open room to rebuild physical strength alongside the mind.

06 · Healing Therapy rooms Private, comfortable rooms built for honest individual and group work.

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Radix is a listed treatment provider on Your Life Iowa, the official addiction-help resource run by the Iowa Department of Health & Human Services.

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Frequently Asked Questions About PHP in Iowa

What is a partial hospitalization program?

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is ASAM Level 2.5, the most intensive outpatient level of addiction care. PHP provides 4 to 6 hours of structured clinical programming five days a week while you live at home or in sober housing.

How is PHP different from IOP?

PHP runs 4 to 6 hours per day, five days a week. IOP runs 3 hours per day, three days a week. PHP is higher intensity and is typically the step-down from residential treatment.

How long does PHP last?

Typically 2 to 6 weeks, depending on your clinical progress. Your treatment team reviews your level of care weekly. Discharge from PHP happens when you and your team agree you are ready for IOP.

Do I have to have done residential first?

No. PHP is the right level for some people even without prior residential treatment, particularly if you have a stable home environment and moderate-to-high clinical acuity. Our admissions team will assess.

Does insurance cover PHP?

Most major insurance plans cover PHP when it’s medically necessary. We are in-network with Wellmark BCBS, Triwest, Midlands Choice, Signa, Health Choice, and Medical Associates. Call us to verify your specific plan.

Can I work while in PHP?

Some Radix community members do work part-time or remotely while in PHP. Programming runs 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday. Evening or weekend employment is feasible for many people.

What happens when PHP ends?

When a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) ends, most people step down to a less intensive level of care, typically an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) or standard outpatient therapy, along with a discharge plan that may include continued therapy, medication management, support groups, and sometimes sober living arrangements.

Does Radix treat dual diagnosis in PHP?

Yes. Integrated dual diagnosis treatment is a core feature of our PHP. We treat substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously on one treatment plan, managed by one clinical team.

Can I visit before committing?

Absolutely. We welcome tours for prospective Radix community members and their families. Call (319) 270-2890 to schedule a facility visit with our admissions team.

Does Radix serve people from outside Cedar Rapids?

Yes. We serve Iowans from Des Moines, Iowa City, Davenport, Waterloo, and across the state. If you need sober housing near our facility during PHP, our admissions team can connect you with options.

Start Your Recovery at the Right Level, Right Now

Our admissions team is available now to answer your questions, verify your insurance, and schedule your free assessment. PHP at Radix Recovery is a phone call away.

Primary clinical sources

American Society of Addiction Medicine

National Institute on Drug Abuse

National Institutes of Health

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

National Institutes of Health

Partial Hospitalization Program in Iowa

Same team

The most intensive outpatient care

Full clinical days, home at night

Same team

No re-intake, no starting over

Typical admission timeline

Trusted in-network insurance partnerships

What Is a Partial Hospitalization Program?

Who Is PHP the Right Level of Care For?

You have just completed inpatient or residential treatment and need a structured step-down

Your withdrawal risk is low, but your cravings and triggers remain significant

You are medically stable but have a co-occurring mental health condition that needs daily monitoring

You have a supportive home environment, or access to sober living, where you can sleep safely

Your schedule allows for 4 to 6 hours of daily programming on weekdays

A previous IOP or outpatient program was not sufficient to maintain your recovery

What It Means for You

What Does a Day in Radix PHP Look Like?

Hours of clinical contact

Individual sessions per week

Groups per day

Schedule note

How Does PHP Compare to Intensive Outpatient?

Partial Hospitalization (PHP)

Intensive Outpatient (IOP)

What Conditions Do We Treat in PHP?

Substance Use Conditions

Co-Occurring (Dual Diagnosis)

Dual Diagnosis Is the Norm, Not the Exception

Our Clinical Approach in PHP

The Same Clinical Team Follows You

Already knows what you are working on

Already knows your medication protocol

Already has your discharge plan in progress

Insurance and Getting Started

Call us at (319) 270-2890 or submit your information online. We respond within the hour.

Our admissions team completes a free clinical assessment by phone, typically 15 minutes.

We verify your insurance benefits in real time and walk you through your out-of-pocket cost.

We confirm your start date. Many Radix community members begin PHP within 24 to 48 hours of their assessment.

Where PHP Fits in Your Continuum

Medical Detox

Residential Inpatient

PHP

Intensive Outpatient (IOP)

Standard Outpatient

Alumni and Aftercare

Iowa PHP Addiction Treatment, Wherever You Are

An Iowa Rehab Facility built for getting well

Addiction & Dual Diagnosis Treatment CredentialsYou Can Verify

Listed by the State of Iowa

Years of combined clinical experience

Excellent Rating on Google

Joint Commission Accredited

Why Families Trust Radix Recovery

Frequently Asked Questions About PHP in Iowa

What is a partial hospitalization program?

How is PHP different from IOP?

How long does PHP last?

Do I have to have done residential first?

Does insurance cover PHP?

Can I work while in PHP?

What happens when PHP ends?

Does Radix treat dual diagnosis in PHP?

Can I visit before committing?

Does Radix serve people from outside Cedar Rapids?

Start Your Recovery at the Right Level, Right Now

Primary clinical sources

Insurance and
Getting Started

Where PHP Fits in
Your Continuum

Addiction & Dual Diagnosis Treatment Credentials
You Can Verify

Listed by the State of
Iowa

Years of combined
clinical experience

Excellent Rating on
Google

Joint Commission
Accredited