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Level of Care Guide
Which Program Is Right for You?
Not sure where to start? This guide explains each level of care, who it is designed for, and how to think about which program fits your current needs. Or take our 3-minute Care Quiz for a personalized recommendation.
Each level provides a different intensity of support. The right level for you depends on your current symptoms, safety, living situation, and how much structure you need to heal.
24/7 support in our 6-bed, home-like setting
5 Days/Week, 5–6 Hours Per Day
3–5 Days/Week, ~3 Hours Per Day — In Person or Virtual
Weekly individual, couples & family sessions that fit your life
Psychiatric support integrated at any level of care
The Continuum
Four Levels of Care. One Connected System.
Each level provides a different intensity of support. The right level for you depends on your current symptoms, safety, living situation, and how much structure you need to heal.
Most Flexible
Outpatient
Weekly individual, couples, or family therapy sessions. Ideal for ongoing support, maintenance, or stepping down from higher care.
· 1–3x/week
· 50–90 min/session
Intesive
IOP / vIOP
Multi-day intensive programming in person or virtual. For those needing more than weekly therapy while living at home.
· 3–5 days/week
· ~3 hrs/session
Most Intensive Outpatient
PHP
Structured day treatment 5 days/week. The bridge between IOP and residential — maximum outpatient support.
· 5 days/week
· 5–6 hrs/day
Highest Support
Residential (RTC)
24/7 structured care in our 6-bed residential program. Adults only. For those who cannot safely manage at home.
· 24/7
· Adults 18+ only
How to Choose
Signs You May Need Each Level
Outpatient Therapy
Flexible weekly support
Outpatient therapy fits into your existing life — designed for those with manageable symptoms, a stable environment, and the bandwidth to do meaningful work between sessions. The right fit when you need consistency, not containment.
This includes
- Manageable day-to-day symptoms
- Stable, safe living situation
- Stepping down from higher care
- Growth, insight, or relationship work
- Maintenance after intense treatment
IOP / vIOP
Structure without stepping away
Intensive Outpatient adds clinical structure several times a week while you continue to live at home. Ideal when weekly therapy is no longer enough but residential care would be more than you need.
This includes
- Symptoms impacting work or school
- Weekly therapy is not enough
- Stable enough to live at home
- Stepping down from PHP or RTC
- Skill-building and peer support
PHP
Daily clinical support
Partial Hospitalization is the most intensive outpatient option — full days of programming, five days a week. The bridge between IOP and residential when daily clinical oversight is what keeps you stable.
This includes
- IOP is not stabilizing symptoms
- Acute symptoms needing daily care
- Stepping down from residential
- At risk of hospitalization
- Complex co-occurring needs
Residential (RTC)
24/7 structured care
Residential treatment provides round-the-clock structure in our 6-bed adult home. The right level when home is no longer a safe container and outpatient levels have not been enough to stabilize.
This includes
- Cannot safely manage at home
- Outpatient levels were insufficient
- Active SI not needing hospitalization
- Need 24/7 supervision and support
- Stepping down from hospitalization
Common Questions
Level of Care FAQ
IOP meets 3–5 days per week for approximately 3 hours per session, allowing more schedule flexibility. PHP is more intensive — 5 days per week, 5–6 hours per day. PHP is appropriate when IOP is not providing enough structure, when stepping down from residential, or when symptoms require daily clinical attention and monitoring.
Residential treatment is appropriate when someone cannot safely manage their mental health at home, when outpatient levels of care have been insufficient, or when they need 24/7 structure, supervision, and support to stabilize. It is not a locked or hospital facility — our 6-bed program is a calm, home-like therapeutic environment for adults.
Not always. Our free clinical assessment determines the right starting level based on symptom severity, safety, daily functioning, and support systems. Some clients benefit from starting at IOP, PHP, or residential rather than outpatient — even if they prefer a lower level. The right starting point leads to better outcomes.
Yes. Our Virtual IOP (vIOP) serves clients throughout our service area via secure telehealth. Contact us to discuss availability in your location. In-person IOP and PHP are based at our Los Angeles facility. Residential treatment is only available in Los Angeles.
Most major insurance plans cover all levels of care — outpatient, IOP, vIOP, PHP, and residential — subject to medical necessity criteria. Our team verifies your specific benefits before you commit to any program, so you know exactly what is covered before you begin.
Begin Your Care
Still Not Sure? Let Us Guide You.
Our clinical team will assess your needs and recommend the right level of care — at no cost and with no obligation. The right match makes all the difference.
Confidential | No obligation | Most insurance accepted
