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IOP vs PHP: What's the difference?
Novus Recovery Ohio's residential program in Bidwell is a clinically managed, men-only setting with 24-hour support, where the first stretch of recovery happens away from the noise and triggers of daily life. It's built for men who need structure and space to get stable before stepping down to a lower level of care.
What is IOP, and how is it different from PHP?
IOP (intensive outpatient) and PHP (partial hospitalization) are both structured addiction treatment you attend during the day while living outside a hospital. The core difference is intensity: PHP involves more hours per week (roughly full days, most days) and is a step up from IOP, which is designed to fit around work and family.
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What is a PHP program?
A partial hospitalization program is the most intensive form of non-residential care — typically several hours a day, most days of the week. Some PHPs, including ours, add supportive housing so people have a stable place to stay while they focus on treatment.
What is IOP?
Intensive outpatient is a step down in hours from PHP — structured group and individual therapy several days a week, often with evening options, so people can keep working.
How do I know which one I need?
Generally: more structure and support needed → PHP; ready for more independence while staying accountable → IOP. A clinical assessment is the real answer, and levels of care are meant to flex as you progress.