Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is a short-term (10-15 days), intensive treatment program for male and female adolescents ages 12 and above who are experiencing an acute crisis. The program includes multidisciplinary assessment, treatment, and stabilization with the goals of maintaining safety, crisis management, and symptom relief. PHP is held Monday through Friday for six hours per day. Adolescents attend PHP instead of school as a medical leave of absence. PHP allows the adolescent to remain in his/her home and community while receiving an intensive therapeutic experience primarily through group therapy with peers.