Privately Owned. Clinically Aligned. Your Trusted PHP Partner in the Continuum of Care

When your client, patient, employee, or student reaches a point where outpatient therapy is no longer enough, yet inpatient hospitalization is not required, the question becomes: Where do we send them next?

This is where River’s Bend Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) serves as a trusted partner. Since 1995, River’s Bend has been a leader in evidence-based, community-centered behavioral healthcare. We are proud to be privately owned, Joint Commission-accredited, and designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Substance Use Treatment.

These recognitions reflect our unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, safety, and measurable outcomes, and they reassure professional partners that clients will receive the highest standard of care when referred to us.

Why River’s Bend PHP Stands Apart

Unlike corporate-driven facilities, River’s Bend is privately owned and deeply invested in our community. That independence allows us to remain clinically aligned, tailoring care to the needs of each client.

Key considerations include:

Comprehensive evidence-based programming – including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)¹, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)², trauma-informed care, family therapy, and relapse prevention.
Integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders – addressing both mental health and substance use simultaneously.
Collaborative communication – we maintain regular contact with referral partners to ensure seamless care transitions.
Continuum of care placement – PHP is both a step-down from inpatient treatment and a step-up from outpatient therapy, ensuring clients are supported at the right intensity level.

How PHP Complements the Work of Our Professional Partners

We recognize that each referral partner plays a unique role in a client’s journey. River’s Bend PHP is designed to support, extend, and amplify the work you’ve already begun.

Therapists

For outpatient therapists, PHP provides structured support when weekly sessions are no longer sufficient. Your client can engage in daily therapy and skill-building while you remain involved in their ongoing treatment plan. Our team collaborates with you to ensure consistency and communication, making the transition seamless when your client returns to your care.

Physicians

Primary care providers and psychiatrists often see the early warning signs of escalating mental health or substance use symptoms. PHP offers a clinically appropriate intervention before hospitalization becomes necessary. We coordinate medication management, psychiatric oversight, and therapeutic care so your patients receive well-rounded support.

Residential Treatment Programs

Discharge planning can be one of the most challenging aspects of residential treatment. PHP offers a step-down level of care that prevents relapse and bridges the gap between residential intensity and outpatient independence. By referring to River’s Bend, you provide your clients with a safety net that supports long-term stability and reduces rehospitalization.

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)

When an employee’s well-being affects workplace performance, EAPs are tasked with finding effective solutions. River’s Bend PHP offers flexible scheduling, confidentiality, and clinically proven interventions that support employee recovery while minimizing workplace disruption. By addressing mental health and substance use proactively, organizations improve retention, productivity, and morale.

River’s Bend PHP in Action: A Typical Day

Our PHP program is structured yet adaptable to each client’s needs. A typical day may include:

Morning check-in and goal setting
Group therapy sessions on CBT, DBT, relapse prevention, or trauma recovery
Individual therapy with a licensed clinician
Medication management overseen by psychiatric providers
Skill-building workshops in communication, mindfulness, and emotional regulation
Family therapy and coordination to strengthen support networks

Clients attend five days per week, six hours daily, and return home each evening. This balance of intensity and flexibility ensures that clients receive robust treatment while remaining connected to family and community life.

Communication and Collaboration: Our Promise to Partners

We understand that referrals are built on trust. When you refer a client to our PHP, you can expect:

Timely updates on client progress (with consent).
Collaborative treatment planning to ensure alignment with your recommendations.
Smooth transitions when clients are ready to step down or return to your care.
Accessible intake support to make referrals simple, straightforward, and efficient.

Our intake team is trained to support professional partners, ensuring referral pathways are clear and clients are admitted quickly to avoid treatment gaps.

The River’s Bend Difference: Outcomes That Matter

Our accreditations are not just plaques on the wall; they reflect real outcomes. By maintaining Joint Commission standards and earning the Blue Distinction designation, River’s Bend demonstrates measurable success in safety, client satisfaction, and clinical results.

Our clients consistently report:

Reduced symptom severity for mental health and substance use.
Improved daily functioning in work, school, and family life.
Decreased relapse and rehospitalization rates.
Greater family involvement and satisfaction with the treatment process.

Partner With River’s Bend

When you refer to River’s Bend, you’re not just sending your client to another program; you’re partnering with a team of clinicians who share your commitment to their well-being.

We are proud to be:

Privately owned and community-centered.
Clinically aligned with evidence-based best practices.
Nationally recognized for quality and safety.

Let’s Continue Your Work Together

Your work matters. Whether you are a therapist guiding weekly sessions, a physician monitoring health, a school counselor supporting students, or an attorney advocating for a client, your efforts are critical to recovery and stability.

River’s Bend PHP is here to ensure that work doesn’t stop when higher levels of care are needed. Together, we can build continuity, reduce setbacks, and foster lasting change.

Contact our Intake Team today

Or request an online consultation to discuss collaboration opportunities.