--- title: "Partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient at Sutter Health" description: "Sutter offers partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care with structured therapy and support for people with a range of mental health conditions." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/partial-hospitalization-intensive-outpatient-care" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) / 3. Partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care # Partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient care If moderate to severe mental health issues are affecting your life, a partial hospitalization program and intensive outpatient care might be what you need to jump-start your recovery.   In a crisis? Call 988 for the [Suicide Prevention Lifeline](https://988lifeline.org/). [Find a psychiatrist](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Psychiatry%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+Provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) [Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals) ## Why choose Sutter? Experience the benefits of an intensive therapy program while continuing to live at home. Our partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs are a great alternative to full hospitalization if you don’t need 24-hour care. They can also be a helpful transition when you’re leaving the hospital but you’re not ready to return to everyday life.  From Sacramento to the Bay Area, our four PHP and IOP specialty centers offer virtual and in-person care designed to meet a wide range of needs. In Sacramento, [Sutter Center for Psychiatry](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/sutter-center-for-psychiatry-1043246594) provides adult and adolescent PHP and IOP programs, along with a perinatal virtual IOP. In the Bay Area, [Alta Bates Summit](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/alta-bates-summit-medical-center-alta-bates-campus-1043246519) and [Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/mills-health-center-1043247107) provide adult services and dedicated support for adolescents and young adults. [MPI Addiction Care Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/merritt-peralta-institute-mpi-addiction-care-services-1043247222) focuses on substance use recovery with flexible virtual options. Our virtual services can be accessed from anywhere in California.  Through our PHP and IOP programs, you’ll receive individualized care in a safe, supportive environment. You’ll work one-on-one with a psychiatrist, participate in group therapy and develop practical tools to manage symptoms and stressors. Our programs are designed to support your recovery, build confidence and help you regain independence.  By the numbers ### 80+ providers offer trusted mental health care close to home. ### 30+ locations in our communities provide behavioral health services. ### 5 specialty centers support mental health care across Northern California. ### 16 recognitions for high-performance care from U.S. News & World Report. ## Need a referral? Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, or call us at [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788). For PHP/IOP programs at [Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center, San Mateo Campus](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/mills-health-center-1043247107), please contact our intake team directly at [650-696-4666](tel:+16506964666). [Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals) ## Conditions - [Addiction](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/addiction-treatment) - Anxiety - Bipolar Disorder - Depression - Drug Dependence and Addiction - [Eating disorder](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/eating-disorder-treatment) - Substance Use Disorder ## Diagnostics - Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluations - Psychological Assessment ## Treatments - [Animal assisted therapy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/animal-assisted-therapy) - Art therapy - Behavior management and therapy - Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) - Family therapy - Group therapy - Individual counseling - Medication management - [Occupational therapy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/occupational-therapy) - [Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/partial-hospitalization-intensive-outpatient-care) - Recreational therapy ## Related services - [Behavioral health care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/behavioral-health-care) - [Behavioral health care for seniors](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/behavioral-health-care-seniors) - [Behavioral health outpatient services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/behavioral-health-outpatient) - [Child and adolescent behavioral health](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/child-adolescent-behavioral-health) - [Inpatient psychiatric services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/inpatient-psychiatric-services) - [Interventional psychiatry](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/interventional-psychiatry) ## Specialty programs **Full Color Living Program** Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is one of the most effective treatments for people who are chronically suicidal, engage in self-harm or struggle with other high-risk behaviors. Our DBT program, Full Color Living, at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, empowers people to build balanced, vibrant lives they feel are worth living. The program begins with partial hospitalization, where patients attend five days a week. As they stabilize, they transition to intensive outpatient care, three days a week, before eventually moving to community-based treatment. Many participants in our program have tried other treatments but have yet to succeed. In Full Color Living, individuals learn practical skills to cope with difficult moments, improve relationships, manage emotions and cultivate mindfulness. For more information about the Full Color Living program at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, please call [510-204-4569](tel:+15102044569). ## PHP and IOP specialty locations ## Sutter spotlight Health & wellness ### [Depression Symptoms by Age Group](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/depression-by-age) A teenager with depression looks and acts very different from a senior. Learn the signs. Health & wellness ### [Signs of Pain Medication Addiction](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/pain-medicine-addiction) Learn the risks and symptoms of opioid addiction or dependence. Health & wellness ### [Is it Stress or Anxiety?](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/is-it-stress-or-anxiety) Chronic stress and anxiety disorders are not identical. Learn why and when to seek help. ## Classes & events [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Mental+health%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) - Event ### [Holistic mental health care for adults](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6ab2eeca5ec20b1fd85621b8/) As a community hospital program, we treat people with medical conditions and mental health issues such as depression, suicidal thoughts, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. - Event ### [Helping older adults in transition](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6ab2edbf347ee327947d95c7/) At Sutter’s MPMC San Mateo Campus, we offer a specialized program to help older adults adjust to new care or life stages. - Event ### [Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6aad847a29c80e6c47d84a46/) A Non-Invasive Treatment Option for Depression [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Mental+health%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) ## Structured support to recover Work with Sutter behavioral health teams in a structured setting, with therapy to help you build stability and independence. 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