Medically reviewed by Kevin Wandler, MD, Chief Medical Advisor
Isolation tends to follow substance use and mental health struggles. People pull back from friends, keep secrets from family and start to believe no one else could understand. One of the strengths of a partial hospitalization program is that it puts you in a room with people who do. For adults in The Colony, Promises Dallas-Fort Worth offers PHP a short drive away in Lewisville.
Why Peer Support Matters
Hearing someone else describe the exact thing you’ve been feeling can be a turning point. Group therapy offers that connection, along with honest feedback, encouragement and a chance to practice new skills with others. According to SAMHSA, peer support is an important part of recovery for many people.
Partial Hospitalization Defined
A partial hospitalization program is structured, full-day treatment attended in person. At Promises DFW, PHP takes place on the Lewisville campus. You live at home and come to campus for treatment, getting intensive care without an overnight stay.
What Group Therapy Looks Like in PHP
Groups in PHP are guided by the treatment team and have a clear purpose. Depending on your treatment plan, group sessions may focus on:
- Learning and practicing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills
- Building dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills such as distress tolerance and mindfulness
- Relapse prevention, including triggers and high-risk situations
- Talking through challenges that come up at home between treatment days
Balanced With Individual and Family Care
Group work is only one piece. Individual therapy gives you private time to address your own history and goals. Family therapy helps the people closest to you understand what you’re working on. A psychiatric evaluation and medication management address symptoms that may need medical care, and aftercare planning helps you prepare for the next stage.
Who Joins PHP
PHP serves adults stepping down from medical detox or residential treatment and those who need more support than outpatient care offers. Promises DFW treats primary substance use disorders, primary mental health conditions and co-occurring conditions. For more on mental health care, see our mental health treatment page for The Colony.
A Short Drive From The Colony
The campus is about 12 to 15 minutes from The Colony via SH-121 west and I-35E. For a program you attend in person on each treatment day, that’s a manageable trip. It makes consistent attendance easier, and consistency is what lets group relationships grow.
For Denton County residents, the short drive also means you can stay close to home and the people who support you.
Stepping Down
When you’re ready, the virtual intensive outpatient program offers continued care online several days a week. It’s open to adults anywhere in Texas, so the support you built in PHP can carry forward from home.
What Insurance Verification Tells You
A free, confidential insurance verification tells you whether your plan is in network and what it may require before PHP begins. Promises DFW is in network with plans such as Cigna, Aetna, Uprise Health and UnitedHealthcare. Coverage depends on your plan, medical necessity and prior authorization. Admissions can run the check 24/7.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m nervous about group therapy. Do I have to share?
You can start by listening. Sharing often gets easier as you get to know the group, and your therapist can help you ease in.
How far is the campus from The Colony?
About 12 to 15 minutes via SH-121 west and I-35E.
Can I attend PHP for a mental health condition only?
Yes. You don’t need a substance use concern to join PHP. Adults with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD and other conditions are admitted for primary mental health care.
Reach Out Today
Walking into a first group session takes courage, and the first step is smaller: a phone call. Reach admissions at (469) 546-9303 or contact us online. You can also check insurance options or visit our page for The Colony. If you’re in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988. For emergencies, call 911.