Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Near Denver
Full days of treatment at our Lakewood center, 15 minutes from downtown Denver, with evenings at home or in Ascent housing
- About 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday
- Live at home or at Ascent sober living
- Step down to IOP with the same team
Admissions will call you to go over your coverage, usually within minutes during admissions hours. If it's urgent, call (720) 807-9847.
Licenses and accreditations
Measured outcomes46% improvement in overall recovery after 4 weeks of treatment, compared with a 37% national average (TRAC9, 2025). See all five outcome measures.
What is a partial hospitalization program?
PHP, sometimes called day treatment, is full-day addiction treatment without an overnight stay. It's one of our five levels of care, and for many people it's the step after residential treatment.
Partial hospitalization programs continue or extend your care after inpatient treatment. Like IOP, Red Rock's PHP treats addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions while helping you settle back into a daily routine, and it often serves as the stepping stone between our residential program and IOP.
Intensive care with daily flexibility. Not everyone can set aside 24 hours a day for treatment. PHP gives you a highly structured routine that keeps you focused on your recovery goals: for several hours every weekday you take part in clinical and holistic services, then return home in the evening. Our team completes an intake assessment to confirm which program fits you best.
Treatment outcomes we measure
Since 2021, Red Rock has measured every client's progress with TRAC9, so we can see what's working and adjust care. Here's how our clients compare with the national average.
- Global Recovery Score46%improvement in overall recovery after 4 weeks of treatmentRed Rock 46% compared with a national average of 37%.
- Spirituality220%improvement in spirituality, a key resilience factorRed Rock 220% compared with a national average of 148%.
- Optimism78%increase in optimismRed Rock 78% compared with a national average of 53%.
- Depression47%reduction in symptoms of depressionRed Rock 47% compared with a national average of 39%.
- Quality of life76.94average quality-of-life score in recoveryRed Rock 76.94 compared with a national average of 71.8.
Source: Red Rock client outcomes measured with TRAC9, compared with TRAC9 national averages (2025; quality of life is a 0–100 score). Results describe averages across clients and aren't a promise of any one person's outcome.
Five full days, evenings off
Treatment runs Monday to Friday during the day, about 30 hours a week. Admissions confirms the exact times when you schedule your start.
How PHP compares to IOP
What we treat in PHP
For clients overcoming alcohol, benzodiazepine or opioid use, PHP provides intensive care without relocating, and treats the mental health conditions that often come with addiction at the same time.
- Group, individual and family therapy
- Mindfulness and experiential therapies
- Medication management
- Psychoeducation
- Community integration and support groups
- Life skills: social and professional
Evidence-based therapy, whole-person care
Your providers work with you one-on-one toward your recovery and mental health goals, alongside groups, family sessions and holistic practice.
Holistic and spiritual healing. Yoga, mindfulness and other activities build communication skills, self-confidence, stress relief and the mind-body connection.
Family support. Your loved ones are included through family therapy sessions, so you build mutual understanding and a stronger support network for life after treatment.
Community, connection and purpose
- Community, connection and purposeRecovery is a lifelong journey, and our community-centered approach surrounds you with support while you heal alongside others. You are not alone.
- Dedicated staff and a recovery cultureFrom admissions to our licensed therapists, every client is treated as an individual, and your plan is adjusted as you go. Our center is a place you can come back to at any point.
- Life skills for daily lifeInterviewing skills, job placement, professional training, personal care, cooking and cleaning, so work, home and social life are easier to rebuild. Life skills training
- Aftercare and alumni supportPost-treatment life can feel overwhelming. Aftercare and alumni resources keep you connected to your sober support network and our clinicians, wherever you are. Aftercare & alumni
Where PHP fits in your care
PHP is the bridge between living on campus and getting back to daily life. After PHP, IOP lets you keep up with work and home while you keep treatment going, and Ascent sober living offers a structured, accountable place to live, both with access to the same therapies and team.
- Medical detoxMorrison
- ResidentialMorrison
- PHPLakewoodYOU ARE HERE
- IOPLakewood or online
- Ascent sober livingLakewood
Getting started in PHP
A phone assessment, an insurance check and a start date. Read what to expect on your first day.
Admissions will call you to go over your coverage, usually within minutes during admissions hours. If it's urgent, call (720) 807-9847.
Insurance for PHP
In network with these plans. Admissions confirms your benefits before you come in.
Admissions will call you to go over your coverage, usually within minutes during admissions hours. If it's urgent, call (720) 807-9847.
PHP at our Lakewood center
8805 W 14th Ave #200
Lakewood, CO 80215
PHP, IOP and Ascent sober living, at our Lakewood center.
What clients and families say
I spent 33 days at base camp And was able to detox And learn about my disease and the skills I need to keep moving forward. I am currently In my 2nd month at IOP in Lakewood I love the meetings and the community It has been so helpful and I would recommend it to anybody
I've struggled a few times through the last couple years. Red Rock has been consistent and caring with my recovery. I 100% recommend anyone struggling for the care and focus they provide. Plus the after-program care is top notch
If your loved one is facing addiction, this is the place to be. The entire staff is professional and caring. My son is now in a Red Rocks sober living facility and has been drug and alcohol free for almost three weeks. He is excited about being apart of this program and is embracing his sobriety.
Bre my case worker was amazing in finding me help after treatment . The whole staff was caring and understanding during a hard time . So thankful for all them ! !
This was my first time getting help for my addictions. I learned a lot from group sessions and really appreciated the schedule and staff. I’ve taken a lot of things I’ve learned from base camp with me after. I would 100% recommend Red Rocks to anyone struggling with addiction.
I decided that I couldn’t handle my addiction on my own and contacted Red Rock Recovery Center. They changed my life. From day one, I realized I was in a place where I was genuinely being cared for, by both the staff and the other people in my group. They offer peer support groups and endless sober meetups after you graduate. You’re never left alone. You’re provided with every resource imaginable and are supported for the rest of your life. I’m beyond thankful for RRRC, for their care and for their never ending support. You’re not alone out there. Promise. There is a community out there committed to your wellbeing.
Red Rock has a solid foundation w people who actually care about others at the core of it. I’m extremely grateful to the staff and community of this place and I will always talk highly about the program and most of the therapists. 10/10 would recommend
Absolutely life changing. My kids will never have to live with a drunk mommy and I feel so in control of my own life decisions now that I’m sober. I’m so grateful that I get to live a sober life for and with my children
Questions about PHP
What is a partial hospitalization program?
PHP is full-day addiction treatment, five days a week, without staying overnight. You get much of the structure of inpatient care, with therapy, groups and medical support every weekday, and go home or to sober living each evening. It sits between residential and IOP among our levels of care.
What are the PHP hours?
PHP runs Monday to Friday during the day, about 30 hours a week, at our Lakewood center. Admissions confirms the exact start and finish times when you schedule your first day, so you can plan transport and family commitments. Read what to expect on your first day and through the week.
How long does PHP last?
PHP is variable length: it depends on your progress, not a fixed number of weeks. Your therapist reviews how you're doing each week and plans the step down when you're ready. Most clients then move to intensive outpatient, with fewer hours and more time back in daily life.
What's the difference between PHP and IOP?
PHP is full days, five days a week, about 30 hours in total. IOP is 9 to 12 hours over three or four days, so many people keep working while they attend. Both use the same therapies; PHP simply gives more structure. Most people step from PHP down to IOP.
Can I live in sober living while in PHP?
Yes. Ascent sober living has men's and women's townhouses in Lakewood, and housing is for clients enrolled in our PHP or IOP. Living at Ascent gives you a stable, sober place to practice what you learn each day. Read more about Ascent sober living and current openings.
Can I start PHP without going to residential first?
Yes, if your phone assessment shows you're medically stable and PHP gives you enough support. If you're still using daily or could go into withdrawal, medical detox comes first, then residential or PHP depending on your needs. Admissions explains which starting point fits you on the first call.
Does insurance cover PHP?
Our in-network plans, including Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, UMR and TRICARE, can cover PHP, and Health First Colorado (Medicaid) can too. Admissions checks your exact benefits before your first day. See the insurance we accept, or verify your plan with the form above.
Can I work while in PHP?
PHP takes up most of the weekday, so most people take leave from work while they attend, often using FMLA or short-term disability. When you step down to IOP, treatment fits around a work schedule. Read about treatment and your job, including how to talk to your employer.
Do you treat mental health in PHP?
Yes. Depression, anxiety, trauma and other co-occurring conditions are treated alongside addiction in PHP, with psychiatric care on the team for assessment and medication. If mental health is the main concern rather than substance use, admissions will point you to the right program. Read about dual diagnosis treatment.
Do you drug test in PHP and IOP?
Yes. Random urine drug screens and breathalyzer tests are part of PHP and IOP. They aren't a punishment: they help you and your therapist see how recovery is going and adjust your plan.
Will I work with people in recovery?
Yes. Many of our staff, including our founders, are in long-term recovery themselves, and peers in recovery support you alongside your clinical team. Read about our founders. For the skills you'll practise, read how to build a relapse prevention plan.
