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Levels of Care

Our Programs

A complete virtual continuum for adults facing addiction, mental health challenges, or both. Start at the level that fits your needs today and step down through the same team as you grow stronger.

Three Levels, One Team

Which level of care is right for you?

Our clinicians determine the appropriate level of care during your assessment using ASAM criteria and your personal goals. Here is how the levels compare at a glance.

Virtual PHP Virtual IOP Virtual Outpatient
Weekly commitment~30 hours (about 6 hrs/day)9–15 hours (3 hrs/day)1–3 hours
Days per week5 days, Monday–Friday3–5 days1–2 days
Schedule optionsDaytime trackMorning or evening trackFlexible daytime and evening appointments
Group therapyMultiple groups dailyOne 3-hour group block per dayOne weekly process or recovery group
Individual therapyWeekly, plus case managementWeeklyWeekly or biweekly
Psychiatry & medicationEvaluation and close monitoringEvaluation and ongoing managementOngoing management
Family involvementWeekly family session + multi-family groupFamily session + multi-family groupAs clinically indicated
Typical length3–4 weeks6–8 weeks8+ weeks
Best forStepping down from residential, detox or hospital care; needing daily structure while living at homeNeeding meaningful structure while working, studying or parenting; stepping down from PHPMaintaining progress after IOP; needing lighter ongoing clinical support
Explore PHP Explore IOP Explore OP
Program Details

Explore each level of care

Level 1 · Most Structured

Virtual PHP

~6 hours/day · 5 days/week

Full-day structured programming with psychiatric oversight, delivered from home. Our highest level of outpatient care.

  • Daily process, skills and psychoeducation groups
  • Weekly individual therapy and case management
  • Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
  • Family sessions and lab coordination
Virtual PHP Details
Level 3 · Ongoing Support

Virtual Outpatient

1–2 sessions/week

Weekly therapy, group and medication management to protect the progress you have made and support long-term recovery.

  • Weekly individual therapy
  • Weekly recovery or process group
  • Ongoing medication management
  • Recovery planning and alumni transition
Outpatient Details
What Every Level Includes

The same standards of care, whatever your level of intensity.

No matter where you enter the continuum, certain things never change at Pacific Horizon.

  • A licensed primary therapist who stays with you from intake to discharge
  • Groups capped at 8 to 12 clients
  • Access to psychiatric evaluation and medication management
  • An individualized treatment plan reviewed with you every week
  • Measurement-based care using validated tools such as the PHQ-9, GAD-7 and BAM
  • Coordinated drug screening through local labs when clinically indicated
  • Family involvement and education
  • A HIPAA-compliant, easy-to-use video platform with technical support
Take the First Step

You don't have to figure this out alone.

Our admissions help line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. One confidential call is all it takes to learn your options, verify your benefits, and schedule a clinical assessment, often within 24 hours.