PHP
Partial Hospitalization Program
A more supported start. Full days of structure and therapy for when drinking has taken over daily life and you need steady ground.
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Conditions we treat · Alcohol
Alcohol Addiction Treatment in Media, PA
Maybe it started as a glass of wine to unwind. Maybe it has been years. Either way, if alcohol is taking up more room in your life than you want it to, you don’t have to hit a dramatic low before asking for help.
Is it time to talk to someone?
- You drink more, or for longer, than you meant to
- You have tried to cut back and it hasn’t stuck
- Mornings start with shakiness, sweating or anxiety
- Drinking is causing friction at home or at work
- You need more to feel the same effect
- Things you used to enjoy have dropped away
Clinically reviewed
Rachel Garber, MS, CAADC, LPC · Primary Therapist
Content reviewed October 2026
You are far from the only one.
28.9M
Americans age 12 and older had an alcohol use disorder in 2023.
Source: SAMHSA, 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
178,000+
deaths each year in the U.S. are linked to excessive drinking.
Source: CDC, Alcohol-Related Disease Impact data
Fewer than 1 in 10
people with an alcohol use disorder get treatment in a given year.
Source: NIAAA, based on NSDUH data
That last number is the one we care most about changing. Alcohol use disorder is a medical condition, and it responds to treatment. Most people who get help do better than they expected.
Detox referral coordination
Stopping alcohol suddenly can be dangerous. We help you do it safely.
Heavy, daily drinking can lead to withdrawal symptoms such as tremors, seizures and, in severe cases, delirium tremens. If medical detox is the right first step, our team handles the legwork so you are not making calls alone.
Call Now (484) 779-1816How detox referral coordination works1. We assess your needs
A confidential conversation about how much and how often you drink, your health and any past withdrawal.
2. We coordinate a detox placement
We connect you with a trusted medical detox partner, help with insurance questions and arrange the handoff.
3. We plan what comes after
Your PHP or IOP spot with us is lined up so you can step straight into outpatient care when detox ends.
Support that meets you where you are
Real care. A life beyond treatment.
Alcohol treatment at our Media center comes in two levels of outpatient care, so support can match how much room drinking has taken up.
IOP
Intensive Outpatient Program
Meaningful progress, alongside everyday life. Focused sessions that fit around work and family while you build a life without alcohol.
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What treatment looks like
A week in the program
Recovery from alcohol is built in small, repeated steps. Here is what a week of that work actually looks like.
Individual therapy
One-on-one time with a primary therapist to work on what sits underneath the drinking: cravings, stress, mood and whatever life keeps throwing at you.
Group therapy
Small groups where you practice honest conversation, hear from people further along, and build coping skills you will actually use.
Family involvement
Addiction affects the whole family. Family sessions help repair trust and build the support system recovery stands on.
Medical and medication support
Psychiatric medication management for mood and anxiety, and medication-assisted treatment when it is the right fit for your recovery.
Alcohol and mental health
Drinking and mental health often travel together.
Many people drink to quiet anxiety, lift depression or slow a mind that will not stop. It works for a while, then it makes everything worse. If that sounds familiar, you do not have to pick one problem to treat. We care for both at the same time, in the same plan.
Before you call
Questions people ask about alcohol treatment
Can I keep working while in treatment?
Many people do. IOP is built to fit around work and family. PHP is a daytime program, so it asks more of your schedule and offers more daily support.
Do I need to hit rock bottom first?
No. You do not have to lose anything to deserve help. If alcohol is taking more than you want to give, that is reason enough to call.
What if I need detox first?
Stopping heavy drinking on your own can be dangerous. We coordinate medical detox with a trusted partner and line up your outpatient spot so you step straight into care.
Do you treat mental health too?
Yes. Anxiety, depression, trauma and alcohol problems often show up together. We treat both at both of our Media locations.
How long does treatment last?
It depends on you. Your care team builds a schedule around your needs and adjusts it as you make progress. Some people step down from PHP to IOP as they stabilize.
Areas we serve
Alcohol treatment close to home
People come to our Media, PA alcohol program from across Delaware County and the Main Line, and virtual options are available across Pennsylvania.
Paying for treatment
Insurance should never be the reason you wait.
Worrying about cost keeps a lot of people drinking longer than they want to. We work with most major insurers, are in-network with most plans, and offer affordable private-pay rates. Free benefits check, no obligation.
Shown carriers are examples. Call to confirm coverage for your plan.
Most major insurers
We work with most major insurance carriers. Share your details and our admissions team will check your benefits for you.
In-network with most plans
We are in-network with most major insurers, and coverage varies by plan. We verify your benefits before treatment begins so there are no surprises.
Affordable private pay
No insurance, or prefer not to use it? Ask about our affordable private-pay rates and flexible options for treatment.
You don’t have to do this alone
A conversation can change everything.
Let’s find the right next step. For you, or someone you love.