At Promises Dallas-Fort Worth in Lewisville, Texas, our partial hospitalization program gives adults structured, full-day treatment while they live at home. It is one step in a continuum that also includes medical detox, residential treatment and virtual intensive outpatient care. Call (469) 546-9303 to talk with our admissions team about options for yourself or a loved one.
Steps for Partial Hospitalization Program Preparation
Before your first day at a partial hospitalization program (PHP), taking a few simple steps can prepare you to make the transition into treatment as smooth and simple as possible. These steps can help simplify the admissions process, prepare you for the treatments you’ll receive, and get your mind focused on the task of recovery.
Gathering Documents
When preparing for treatment, you should gather the following documentation before your first day:
- A government-issued identification card
- Your health insurance information
- A list of any medications you’re currently taking
- Your payment information for treatment
- Emergency contact information
During the intake process, an admissions professional will ask about these documents in order to build your progress chart and verify any insurance benefits. If you’re meeting with a psychiatrist for medication-assisted treatment, they’ll need a current medication list to ensure that any new medications won’t interfere with your current regimen.
Getting Rid of Substances
This can be a difficult step for many people new to recovery, but getting rid of any remaining substances in the house before treatment can help avoid relapse. If there’s alcohol or drugs in your home, dispose of them safely and permanently.
You can pour alcohol down a drain, but you should take prescription and illicit substances to a drug take-back box at an approved pharmacy, hospital, or DEA collection site. Getting help from a loved one during this process can help you resist cravings and avoid becoming triggered.
Even if you are confident that you can resist these substances, it’s natural for this confidence to waver in the treatment process. Distancing yourself from addictive substances can help ensure that you remain sober despite unwanted cravings or triggering experiences. If you’re unable to create a substance-free environment at home, a sober living home might be a good option for you.
Taking Time Off
If you have work, family, or social responsibilities, they often need to move to the back burner while you’re in treatment. Let your work know that you’ll need some time off if you can. Ask friends or family members if they can fill in for you for your other responsibilities.
A partial hospitalization program not only takes up a significant portion of your time but can also include some tough emotional work. Even if you think you have enough time for both treatment and your other responsibilities, it’s often best to give yourself extra time to relax and focus on the work of recovery.
Mentally Preparing for Addiction Treatment
If this is your first time attending a treatment center, many of the therapies may be completely unfamiliar.
There’s nothing to worry about. Those in treatment have experienced many of the things you have, and the staff will be trained in addiction treatment. Reframing your mindset can help you engage with therapy. Focus on:
- Honesty – Being honest is the only way for you to truly achieve recovery
- Compassion – People in an addiction treatment program deserve empathy
- Anonymity – What happens in addiction treatment is strictly confidential, and we ask that what you see and hear in treatment stay in treatment
Your time in a partial hospitalization program can help you navigate the early challenges of recovery so you can sustain long-term progress in recovery.
Start Partial Hospitalization at Promises Dallas-Fort Worth
Promises Dallas-Fort Worth provides a partial hospitalization program alongside medical detox, residential treatment and virtual intensive outpatient care for adults at our Joint Commission-accredited center in Lewisville, Texas. Learn more about our treatment programs, or let our admissions team verify your insurance before you commit. Call (469) 546-9303 or contact us online to get started.