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Disorder Programs
PHP is a treatment program for people dealing with mental health or substance use problems. The program includes focused therapy during the day, but patients go home at night. It follows a “step-down” process, meaning the treatment becomes less intense over time. This type of program helps people move from full-time care to regular outpatient treatment.
Our PHP recovery program is designed specifically to support recovery, provide accountability, and build routines moving you toward the next step of your journey.
- Groups run Monday–Friday, 5:30 PM–8:30 PM (three hours daily).
- Provides a highly structured day program.
- Individual sessions occur weekly with a primary therapist.
- Transportation is provided to and from the residence for group attendance.
- Higher level of support and structure compared to IOP.
- Designed for clients who need daily monitoring, consistent therapeutic engagement, and a supportive transition between inpatient care and outpatient services.
IOP is treatment for people recovering from mental health or substance use issues. It provides structured therapy and support several days a week, but patients don’t stay overnight.
In an IOP, people attend group and individual counseling sessions, learn coping skills, and build healthy routines while still living at home. It’s often used as a step down from inpatient rehab or as a flexible option for those who need strong support without 24-hour care.
The IOP program provides people with more day-to-day freedom while giving support, structure, accountability, and building healthy routines.
- Groups run Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 5:30 PM–8:30 PM (three evenings weekly, three hours per session).
- Designed to allow clients to balance treatment with work, school, or family responsibilities.
- Individual sessions occur biweekly with a primary therapist.
- Virtual format: clients attend groups online, providing flexibility and accessibility.
- Step down from PHP or a starting point for those needing intensive support but not daily care.
- Focuses on skill-building, relapse prevention, and integration into daily life.
Key Program Differences at a Glance
| PHP | IOP | |
|---|---|---|
| Group Schedule | 5 days/week (M-F), 5:30 PM-8:30 PM |
3 evenings/week (M, W, Th), 5:30 PM-8:30 PM |
| Format | In-person | Virtual |
| Individual Sessions | Weekly | Biweekly |
| Transportation | Provided | Not applicable |
| Structure Level | Higher-daily engagement | Moderate-3 evenings/week |
| Best Suited For | Clients needing daily structure, stabilization, and step-down from inpatient | Clients needing flexibility, skill-building, or step-down from PHP |
Proudly Serving Aurora and the Greater Denver Recovery Community
Mountain West proudly serves individuals and families throughout Aurora, Denver, Colorado Springs, Ft. Collins, and surrounding Colorado communities. Our headquarters on South Peoria Street places us in the heart of the area, making it easy to access sober living, outpatient programs, and mental health services. Whether you are local or traveling for treatment, you will find structured support close to home.
We welcome clients from across these nearby counties:
- Boulder
- Larimer
- Gilpin
- Clear Creek
- Broomfield
- Denver
- Adams
- Arapahoe
- Douglas
- El Paso
- Teller
- Park
- Jefferson
Whether you live in Aurora or one of these surrounding areas, Mountain West offers a recovery community that’s close to home and ready to help you take the next step forward.