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Weekly therapy may not be enough when cravings are strong, or you’ve just finished detox. Day Treatment, our partial hospitalization program in Hanover, MA, gives you a full clinical day on site, and you sleep at home each night. At Brook Addiction Treatment Center, you’ll spend your weekdays with our licensed therapists, physicians, and psychiatric providers. Evenings at home let you practice new skills where you’ll need them most.
“We give you focused, daytime support that addresses both substance use and mental health, so you can make progress in recovery while staying connected to home and daily life.” – Brook Management Team
Day Treatment, which insurers in Massachusetts call a Partial Hospitalization Program, is the highest level of outpatient care offered at Brook Addiction Treatment. The program delivers a full schedule of therapeutic and psychiatric services without requiring overnight stays. It sits between our medically supervised detox and our Half-Day Treatment program on the continuum of care we offer under one roof. Our PHP drug treatment covers alcohol, opioids, cocaine, benzodiazepines, stimulants, and marijuana.
During program hours, you take part in group and individual therapy and see a psychiatric provider under close clinical supervision. Living at home helps you stay connected to family and daily responsibilities through the hardest weeks of early sobriety. You work through problems that come up after hours in the next morning’s sessions.
Day Treatment runs on weekdays and fills most of the day, so plan for it to replace your usual work or school hours while you attend. Your exact schedule is set during your assessment, based on your clinical needs and what your insurance plan authorizes. Length of stay is tied to your progress, which your counselor reviews with you as you go. Evenings and weekends stay open, so arrange transportation and childcare for program days before your start date.
Our Day Treatment Program is built for people who need daily structure, consistent clinical oversight, and frequent therapy. Many clients enter the program after completing medical detox, while others come to us when outpatient sessions haven’t stopped a return to use. Day Treatment is a good match if any of these describe where you are right now. You don’t need to match every one.
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PHP isn’t the right starting point for everyone. If you’re at risk of severe withdrawal from heavy daily alcohol or benzodiazepine use, you’ll start in our medically supervised detox first. Active thoughts of harming yourself call for more psychiatric support than any outpatient program can provide. Every client completes a clinical evaluation before admission, so our team can confirm Day Treatment is the safe choice for you.
The biggest difference between Day Treatment and our intensive outpatient program is how much of your day it takes. Day Treatment fills most of the weekday, while Half-Day Treatment (IOP) covers part of the day and leaves room for a job, school, or family responsibilities. PHP also brings closer psychiatric follow-up, since mood, sleep, and medication needs can shift quickly in the first weeks of abstinence. Both programs draw on the same evidence-based therapies, so the work you start in PHP carries forward.
Stepping down to IOP comes once cravings ease, attendance is steady, and evenings at home pass without a return to use. Your goals and treatment plan carry over, so you don’t start from scratch. The move frees up part of your day while keeping several therapy sessions a week. Because the setting and approach are already familiar, the transition seems less abrupt.
Each day in our partial hospitalization program in Hanover, MA opens with a group check-in, where you talk through the previous evening, any cravings, and your goals for the day. Skills groups follow, built on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and each one focuses on a practical skill like handling a trigger. Group sessions give you time to work through current stressors with peers and a therapist facilitating the conversation. Some of our groups are led by staff who have personal experience with addiction.
Individual counseling and psychiatric appointments fit into the day as your plan calls for them. Other sessions rotate through trauma-focused work and experiential and expressive arts therapy. Before you head home, you map out your evening and who you’ll contact if cravings arise. The next morning’s check-in picks up from there, so anything that happened overnight gets attention within hours.
Every therapy in our PHP addiction treatment has a specific job. CBT helps you spot the thoughts that come right before a craving and test whether they hold up, and DBT teaches you to ride out intense emotions without reaching for a substance. Trauma-focused therapy addresses past events that keep driving your use, paced so it doesn’t overwhelm you in early sobriety. In individual counseling, you and your counselor shape your plan around your goals.
Early abstinence brings sleep problems, mood swings, and anxiety that can push you back toward use. Psychiatric services help address symptoms that may interfere with recovery, emotional balance, and daily functioning. Our psychiatry team completes a psychiatric evaluation soon after admission. Because you’re on site each weekday, side effects or missed doses surface within a day or two.
You have access to ongoing psychiatric monitoring and medication management when clinically appropriate. Care is coordinated between therapy and psychiatric providers so treatment plans can be adjusted as needed throughout the program. Our team also includes physicians and nutritionists, so physical health concerns that surface in early sobriety get attention too. Medication decisions are always yours, and your provider walks you through the benefits and side effects first.
You’ll work with trained clinicians, psychiatrists, medical doctors, wellness counselors, and spiritual care staff.
From detox to day treatment to aftercare, we support every recovery stage so you never feel stuck between levels.
We offer 24/7 availability, same-day consults, and insurance help, making it easy to get started when you’re ready.
We treat the mind, body, and spirit holistically with a full range of medical, therapeutic, and wellness services.
Suspected fatal overdoses in Plymouth County in 2025, down from 93 in 2024 (Plymouth County DA, 2026)
Opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts in 2025, 27% fewer than in 2024 (Mass DPH, 2026)
Nonfatal overdoses in Plymouth County from January to July 2025 (Plymouth County Outreach, 2025)
Hanover sits in Plymouth County, where the District Attorney’s office responded to 59 suspected fatal overdoses in 2025, down from 93 in 2024. Statewide, the Department of Public Health reported 978 confirmed and estimated opioid-related overdose deaths in 2025, 27% fewer than in 2024. Plymouth County still logged 261 nonfatal overdoses between January and July 2025, according to the county’s outreach program data. Overdose risk climbs after detox because tolerance drops quickly, which is why daily clinical contact matters in the weeks right after withdrawal.
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Starting our partial hospitalization program in Hanover, MA begins with a confidential assessment. At Brook, our admissions team is available 24/7. A clinician asks about your substance use history, past attempts to quit, physical health, and current medications. Based on what you share, we’ll recommend Day Treatment or a different level of care. If detox comes first, we can start you there in the same building.
Next, our staff verifies your benefits with your insurance company and handles any prior authorization your plan requires. You’ll know what your plan may cover and what you may owe before your first day. Have your insurance card and a photo ID available to speed things up. Many clients begin within 24 to 48 hours of their first call, and same-day admission is available.
Your first day takes place at our facility at 20 East St in Hanover. You’ll complete intake paperwork, meet your clinical team, and step into the day’s schedule. Bring a list of your current medications and any recent medical records. By the end of the day, you’ll have a starting plan for the weeks ahead.
If you’re comparing PHP rehab options in Massachusetts, a short call with Brook Addiction Treatment Center can answer questions specific to your situation. Contact us online to schedule a confidential assessment. We’ll tell you plainly whether Day Treatment fits where you are right now. If it doesn’t, we’ll point you toward the level of care that does.
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FAQ
These questions come up once people decide Day Treatment may fit. If yours isn’t here, bring it to your first call with our admissions team.
Yes. If cravings, a return to use, or worsening symptoms show IOP isn’t enough, we reassess you and can move you up to Day Treatment. Both programs run in the same facility, so your clinical team and your plan come with you.
Day Treatment fills most of the workday, so most clients take time off while they attend. Addiction treatment may be protected under the federal FMLA and ADA depending on your situation. Our staff can help you work out what, if anything, to tell your employer.
Many of our clients continue with outpatient counseling and recovery coaching, which bridges structured care and independent living. If home isn’t a stable place to stay sober, sober living adds a substance-free residence with peer accountability.
Yes, and family is welcome from day one with your written permission. Federal confidentiality rules (42 CFR Part 2) mean we can’t share details with relatives until you sign a release. After that, family sessions can help your loved ones understand cravings, set boundaries, and prepare for life after the program.
Brook works with many private plans, including PPO, EPO, POS, and HMO plans, and Day Treatment may be covered depending on your specific benefits. We don’t accept Medicaid or Medicare. You can verify your insurance online for a free, confidential benefits check.
