IOP

Stepping down from PHP to IOP is a clinical decision, not a graduation. What readiness actually looks like, how the transition works, and what can go wrong.

Written byJoni OgleLCSW, CSAT Clinically reviewed byDeborah Darnell-DrakeLCSW-S, ACSW, LMFT Published June 19, 2026Updated October 23, 202612 min read In This Article12 sections01What Is a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)? 02What Is an…