Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor
Depression can make even small tasks feel heavy. When it has reached the point where a weekly session isn’t keeping you afloat, but you don’t need to stay overnight in a hospital or residential program, partial hospitalization offers a structured middle path. Promises Dallas-Fort Worth provides this level of care for adults from Coppell at its Lewisville campus.
When Depression Needs More Than an Appointment
Outpatient therapy works well for many people. But when symptoms are pulling you away from work, relationships and basic routines, more time in treatment can help you regain your footing. A partial hospitalization program gives you that time, with a full clinical team, while you stay connected to home.
If you are having thoughts of suicide, don’t wait for an admissions call. Call or text 988 now, or call 911 if you are in immediate danger.
Partial Hospitalization, Explained
PHP is structured, full-day, in-person treatment. At Promises DFW, it takes place at the Lewisville campus. You attend treatment, then return home, where you can start using what you’ve learned right away. It is more intensive than outpatient care and less restrictive than residential treatment.
A Short Drive From Coppell
From Coppell, the campus is usually about 12 to 15 minutes north on I-35E. For a program you attend in person, a short, direct route like that makes a practical difference. On days when depression makes it hard to get moving, a manageable commute removes one obstacle between you and treatment.
For Dallas County residents, it also means you can get full-day care close to home without arranging to be away overnight.
How Treatment Addresses Depression
A psychiatric evaluation early in the program helps clarify your diagnosis and whether medication should be part of your care. Medication management continues as your treatment moves forward.
Therapy happens in several formats. Individual therapy focuses on your history, stressors and goals. Group therapy reduces isolation, which often comes with depression. Family therapy helps the people at home understand what you’re facing. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills address the negative thinking patterns that feed low mood, while dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills help with overwhelming emotions.
Relapse prevention applies to mental health, too. You’ll learn to spot early warning signs and build a plan for them, and aftercare planning makes sure you leave with clear next steps.
Who Else PHP Serves
PHP isn’t limited to depression. It serves adults with anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD and other mental health conditions, adults with a primary substance use disorder, and those with co-occurring conditions. It also works as a step down from medical detox or residential care. Our mental health treatment page for Coppell describes the other options available.
Moving Through Levels of Care
When you’re ready for less structure, the virtual intensive outpatient program is a common next step. It meets online several days a week and is available to adults anywhere in Texas.
Paying for Treatment
Your share of the cost depends on things like your deductible, copays and coinsurance, which vary from plan to plan. A free, confidential verification can clarify those details before you start. Promises DFW is in network with Wellpoint, Cigna, Aetna and other plans, and coverage for PHP depends on your plan, medical necessity and prior authorization. Admissions is available 24/7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I go to PHP for depression alone, without a substance use problem?
Yes. Promises DFW admits adults for primary mental health treatment, and PHP is available for depression on its own.
How far is the Lewisville campus from Coppell?
About 12 to 15 minutes via I-35E north for most people in Coppell.
Will I be able to stay at home during treatment?
Yes. PHP is designed so you live at home and come to campus for treatment. If you need round-the-clock care, residential mental health treatment may be recommended instead.
Reach Admissions
Call (469) 546-9303 any time or send us a message online. You can also review insurance options or visit our Coppell page to see every level of care available to you.