A Day at Heights · Houston Heights
Structured, warm and never institutional. Here is what a program day looks like, from the first coffee to the drive home.
01Morning Process Group
02Chef Prepared Lunch
03One to One Sessions
04Evening IOP Option
A Sample Program Day
Programs run Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:15 pm. Group topics rotate through the week, and your own sessions are scheduled around your plan.
9:00 am
Check in with your group and set the tone for the day.
Late morning
DBT, CBT or relapse prevention skills you can use the same day.
12:00 to 1:00 pm
Lunch together on campus.
Afternoon
Trauma, process addiction, shame resilience or nutrition.
Through the day
Individual therapy, psychiatry, dietitian and mentoring sessions.
4:15 pm
Head home, with a plan for the evening.
5:15 to 8:15 pm
Tuesday through Thursday, in person or virtual.
The Lunch Table
Part nourishment, part community.
Every program day, a chef prepared lunch is served on campus from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. It is part nourishment, part community: the place where people who arrived as strangers start to feel like a group.
Learn about nutrition therapy with our registered dietitian.
Stepping Down
The schedule shrinks as life returns.
IIP and PHP run full days at first. As you move to IOP and outpatient care, the schedule shrinks so work, family and routine can return.
Read a typical PHP day, hour by hour and what to expect in IOP.
The Space
Calm, personal and discreet.
A discreet Houston Heights setting designed to feel calm and personal. The Heights Difference explains how we approach care.
Reception · 1009 Yale Street
Community lounge & kitchen
Group therapy room
Individual therapy room
Library & quiet corner
Programs
Every plan starts with a clinical assessment. Intensity steps down as you stabilize, with the same team the whole way.
Most Individualized
A private plan built around one person, combining therapy, structure and recovery mentoring at the intensity you need.
Full Day Structure
Full days of structured treatment on weekdays, with a chef prepared lunch, while you return home each evening.
Fits Your Week
Groups and individual therapy several days a week, stepping down as you stabilize.
Registered Dietitian
One to one sessions, nutrition groups and a chef prepared lunch every program day.
Guides and Resources
Clinician-written articles on levels of care and what a program day involves.
Why Environment Matters in Recovery: A Space Built to Heal
Stepping Down from PHP to IOP: How and When It Happens
What Is PHP in Mental Health? A Typical Day, Hour by Hour
Ready When You Are
One confidential call can help you understand your options and the right starting point.
Start Confidentially
Tell us a little about what is going on and the best way to reach you. A member of our admissions team will follow up personally. Please do not include sensitive medical details in the form.
Common Questions
For guidance about your situation, call admissions at (877) 549-5102.
Most people bring a photo ID and a list of current medications. Admissions confirms the details before your first day.
Yes. A chef prepared lunch is served on campus from 12:00 to 1:00 pm every program day. Let admissions know about any dietary needs.
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:15 pm. Evening IOP runs Tuesday through Thursday, 5:15 to 8:15 pm.
Clinical Review
Written by Joni Ogle, LCSW, CSAT, CEO of Heights Behavioral Health, and clinically reviewed by Deborah Darnell-Drake, LCSW-S, ACSW, LMFT, Chief Clinical Officer. Heights Behavioral Health provides licensed outpatient behavioral health care for adults in Houston, Texas, delivered by master’s-level clinicians and licensed professionals. This page is intended to explain HBH services and does not replace an individualized clinical assessment. Last reviewed October 2026.
Explore Heights
Every program, condition, and specialty at Heights connects to one coordinated outpatient team in the Houston Heights. Start wherever fits your situation, or call admissions and we will point you to the right place.
Client Reviews
Verified reviews from clients and families who have been through our programs. Read them in full on Google, or add your own.
“From my very first interaction, I felt welcomed, respected, and genuinely cared for. The staff took the time to listen, answer my questions, and create a treatment plan that fit my needs.”
“Heights offered treatment three evenings a week, which made it possible for them to work during the day and still get consistent support.”
“Our family was scared and unsure where to turn. From the first conversation with Jeff and Beckie to walking through the doors, we felt genuinely cared for.”
Contact Admissions
Call to discuss treatment for yourself or a loved one, talk through next steps, or refer a client. Confidential and judgment-free, every time.
Crisis Notice
Heights Behavioral Health provides scheduled outpatient care and is not an emergency or crisis service. This page is general information, not medical advice. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911 if someone is in immediate danger.
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