Finding Your Level: Customized Mental Health Support That Fits Your Life
June 24, 2025

At Central Florida Behavioral, we know that mental health recovery is not a straight line — and certainly not a one-size-fits-all process. That’s why we’ve designed a full continuum of care to support individuals at every stage of their healing journey.
Whether you need the round-the-clock safety of inpatient treatment, the intensive structure of a day program, or the flexibility to receive care while balancing your daily responsibilities during outpatient treatment, we’re here to meet you exactly where you are.
What Makes Our Intensive Therapeutic Programs Unique?
Imagine recovery as a path — and our programs as milestones tailored to the terrain you’re facing. At CFBH, our care continuum includes:
- Inpatient Psychiatric Care: 24/7 stabilization and support in a structured environment for acute mental health or substance use crises.
- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP): Comprehensive day treatment (typically 5–7 days/week, 4–8 hours/day) with psychiatry, individual and group therapy, and medication management — ideal for transitioning from inpatient care or avoiding hospitalization.
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): Flexible, evidence-based treatment (usually 3–5 days/week, 3–5 hours/day) that supports real-world healing while maintaining work, school or family obligations.
Our clinicians, case managers and medical staff work as one integrated team. Whether you’re stepping down from inpatient care or starting directly in PHP or IOP, your treatment plan is cohesive, personalized, and rooted in clinical expertise.
Who Benefits from PHP or IOP?
Our structured outpatient programs are often the best fit for those who:
- Are transitioning out of inpatient care and need ongoing, daily support to stabilize before returning to independent living.
- Are experiencing worsening symptoms of anxiety, depression, or substance use but do not need 24-hour monitoring.
- Cannot pause their life for inpatient care but still need more than weekly therapy to make meaningful progress.
- Are navigating co-occurring disorders, such as mental health and substance use, and need integrated, specialized support.
- Feel stuck in traditional outpatient therapy and are ready for a higher level of care with daily structure and accountability.
- Want to practice skills in real-life situations, with the safety of returning the next day to process and grow.
Why Choose Central Florida for IOP & PHP?
Here’s what sets our programs apart:
- Continuity Across Levels of Care
We support smooth transitions between inpatient, PHP, IOP, and outpatient services — all within the same trusted system.
- Clinically Grounded, Personally Tailored
Each person receives a care plan developed around their specific needs, goals, diagnosis and circumstances. This is not “cookie-cutter care.”
- Robust Clinical Services
From Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to trauma-informed care and dual diagnosis groups, our PHP and IOP programs are rich in evidence-based approaches.
- Family Integration
We offer family therapy, education, and involvement opportunities — because we know healing doesn’t happen in isolation.
- Experienced, Compassionate Staff
Our multidisciplinary teams are deeply trained, trauma-informed and mission-driven. You’re not just a patient — you’re part of our healing community.
- Skills That Work in the Real World
We prioritize practical tools for emotional regulation, relationship health, relapse prevention and managing stress in everyday life — because healing doesn’t stop when you leave our building.
Could PHP or IOP Be Right for You? Use This Quick Checklist
Check | If This Sounds Like You… | Our Program May Fit |
✅ | I need more support than weekly therapy, but inpatient feels like too much right now. | IOP or PHP |
✅ | I’m about to leave inpatient care and want a supported transition. | PHP (often the next step) |
✅ | I’m struggling to function at work/school/home due to my mental health or addiction. | PHP or IOP |
✅ | My current treatment isn’t stopping my symptoms from worsening. | PHP (for higher intensity) |
✅ | I feel isolated and crave connection with others who understand. | IOP/PHP Groups |
✅ | I’m dealing with mental health AND substance use challenges. | Our Dual Diagnosis IOP/PHP |
✅ | I need to practice new skills with real-time support. | IOP/PHP Structure |
✅ | My family needs help understanding how to support me. | Our Family Programming |
✅ | I need psychiatric evaluation and medication management alongside therapy. | PHP (includes daily med mgmt.) |
✅ | I’m in a tough spot but not in immediate crisis. | PHP for Stabilization |
About Central Florida Behavioral Hospital
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital is a homelike facility that offers treatment to children, adolescents and adults suffering from mental health and substance abuse disorders. Located in Orlando, FL, our nine acre campus provides a serene and therapeutic environment, perfect for healing and growth.
We offer high-quality care with all of our services that also comes with a supportive staff. Some of our services include our inpatient, outpatient, children’s, adolescent and general adult programs. All of these programs feature evidence-based therapies and are designed to meet the individual needs of our patients.
To schedule a no-cost assessment or for more information, please call 407-370-0111.