Structured day treatment for adults with bipolar I or II who need to stabilize mood, get medication right, and rebuild a steady routine.
Bipolar disorder responds best to consistency: steady sleep, the right medication, and early action when warning signs appear. Our PHP and IOP combine close psychiatric follow-up with skills for tracking mood, protecting routine, and catching episodes early. Treatment is for adults who are not currently in an acute manic or psychotic episode.
You're coming out of a depressive or manic episode and need structure to stabilize
Medications are being started or adjusted and need closer monitoring
Mood shifts are disrupting work, sleep, or relationships
You're stepping down from a hospital stay
Call and we can often assess you the same day, then recommend PHP, IOP, or another level of care.
The same therapists and prescribers follow your care from admission through discharge.
Small groups and a limited census, so you get real individual attention.
Before you finish, we help line up weekly therapy, psychiatric follow-up, and a written relapse prevention plan.
Usually not. Acute mania typically needs stabilization in a hospital first. Many people start PHP right after an inpatient stay, and we can coordinate that transition with the hospital before discharge.
Not necessarily. Our psychiatric provider reviews what you take, what has worked, and any side effects, then makes recommendations. Decisions are made with you.
It depends on how quickly mood stabilizes. PHP often lasts a few weeks, and IOP commonly runs 6 to 12 weeks. You leave with a written plan for warning signs and ongoing care.
Most commercial plans cover PHP and IOP when they are medically necessary. We verify your benefits and tell you what to expect to owe before you start. How insurance works at Novaris
PHP and IOP are not emergency services. Call or text 988, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency department.
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If you’re considering PHP or IOP, our admissions team can answer questions, explain options, and guide you through next steps.
