Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor
Choosing a level of care is one of the first real decisions in treatment, and it can feel confusing from the outside. If you live in Colleyville and are trying to figure out whether a partial hospitalization program is right for you or someone you love, a few honest questions can help narrow it down.
Questions to Ask Before Choosing PHP
- Do I need more support than an outpatient appointment here and there can give me?
- Am I medically stable, or do I still need supervised withdrawal management?
- Is home a safe place for me to return to at the end of each treatment day?
- Can I realistically get to Lewisville consistently for in-person treatment?
- Am I finishing detox or residential care and worried about going straight to less support?
If most of your answers point toward “more help, but not overnight,” PHP may be worth a closer look. Admissions can walk through these questions with you.
What PHP Looks Like at Promises DFW
Partial hospitalization is structured, full-day treatment that happens in person at our Lewisville campus. You live at home and come to campus for treatment. It serves adults with a primary substance use disorder, a primary mental health condition such as depression or anxiety, or co-occurring conditions.
Many people arrive after medical detox or after residential treatment. Others step up to PHP because outpatient therapy alone isn’t holding.
From Colleyville to Lewisville
The drive usually takes about 18 to 22 minutes. Most people take TX-26 north, then TX-114 east, then I-35E north. Since you’ll make this trip on each treatment day, it helps to know the route well and plan a little extra time when traffic builds.
For Tarrant County residents, a drive of about 20 minutes often strikes a workable balance: close enough to keep up consistently, with a little distance between treatment and the rest of your day.
What’s Included
Your treatment plan draws on several kinds of care:
- Individual therapy and group therapy
- Family therapy to involve the people who support you
- Skills from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
- Relapse prevention work tailored to your triggers
- Aftercare planning for what comes next
Before and After PHP
Medical detox comes first when withdrawal is a risk. Withdrawal from alcohol and benzodiazepines in particular can be life-threatening and needs medical supervision. After PHP, many people step down to the virtual intensive outpatient program, which meets online several days a week and is open to adults anywhere in Texas. That lets you keep working with a treatment team from Colleyville without the drive.
When a Separate Company Manages Benefits
Some employers manage behavioral health benefits through a separate company, so the name on your card may not be the one that handles mental health or substance use care. Promises DFW is in network with several of these, including ComPsych and Beacon Health Options, along with carriers like Aetna and Cigna. PHP coverage depends on your individual plan, medical necessity and prior authorization. A free, confidential verification, available 24/7, sorts out the details.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the drive from Colleyville?
Usually about 18 to 22 minutes via TX-26, TX-114 and I-35E.
What if I’m not sure whether I need PHP or residential care?
That’s what the admissions assessment is for. It looks at your symptoms, substance use, safety and support at home, then recommends a starting level of care.
Can my family be involved while I’m in PHP?
Yes. Family therapy is part of the program, and because you live at home, your family sees the changes you’re working on firsthand.
Take the Next Step
Working through the questions above with someone can make the decision clearer. To talk with admissions, call (469) 546-9303 or contact us online. Before you call, you might look over insurance options or our Colleyville page. If you’re in a mental health or suicidal crisis, call or text 988, and call 911 for emergencies.