When depression makes everyday life feel heavy, structured support can help you stabilize, rebuild routines, and feel more like yourself. Grand Rising Behavioral Health offers a continuum of care for adults, including Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) & Outpatient Program (OP), delivered by a multidisciplinary team in a calm, supportive setting. Care is available in person in Norwood, MA, with telehealth options (when clinically appropriate), and our Admissions team can guide you through the next steps and benefits verification.
If weekly therapy isn’t enough and symptoms disrupt work, school, or relationships, a program with more time, structure, and skills practice can create momentum.
Our most structured outpatient level of care. PHP blends group therapy, individual sessions, and psychiatric services into a full daily schedule — built for adults who need the daily rhythm to stabilize after a hospitalization, during a behavioral health crisis, or when session-based therapy hasn't held.
Programming designed for adults transitioning toward greater independence while still needing consistent clinical support. This is where most of our clients spend the longest stretch of treatment — stepping down from PHP or stepping up from session-based therapy that isn't enough on its own.
A short-term step-down phase after a structured program — focused on reinforcing the skills you built and handing off to your long-term community provider. It isn't an entry point and it isn't ongoing therapy. Admission to our programming goes through PHP or IOP first.
We use approaches with strong research support for depression, always tailored to you. Here’s how the core modalities help:
We work with the connection between thoughts, behaviors, and mood, then plan small, manageable actions to increase positive experiences. Behavioral activation helps you reconnect with meaningful activities, even when motivation is low.
You’ll learn emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness skills that interrupt spirals and support steadier days. We apply DBT skills in a practical, depression-focused way.
Depression often affects (and is affected by) relationships. IPT targets role transitions, grief, and conflict patterns, helping you communicate needs and strengthen support.
MBCT blends mindfulness with CBT strategies to reduce rumination and increase awareness of early mood shifts, so you can respond rather than react.
Medication Management
Psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication management are available when indicated. Your prescriber will discuss options, benefits, and side effects in plain language and collaborate with you on the plan that fits you.
Three simple steps from your first call to your first session — no referral needed.
Call our 24/7 admissions line or send a message. We'll ask about symptoms, safety needs, and your goals, then schedule a comprehensive assessment. Your clinician will recommend the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) & Outpatient Program (OP) based on functioning, risk, and availability, and will explain why.
Grand Rising Behavioral Health is out-of-network for insurance. Many clients with PPO plans use out-of-network benefits; others choose private pay. Our team will verify benefits, estimate costs and deductible implications, and provide documentation to help with reimbursement.
Next step: Get clear cost estimates before you start.
Verify InsuranceWhen clinically appropriate, secure telehealth sessions are available to Massachusetts residents. We'll confirm eligibility, technology needs, and whether your specific program (e.g., the Intensive Outpatient Program) can be offered virtually or in a hybrid format.
Our goal is to stabilize today and strengthen tomorrow. In each level of care, you’ll work toward:
Practical strategies for low mood, worry, and rumination.
Coping strategies you can use at home, school, and work (with practice built in).
Sleep, nutrition, movement, and connection.
Relapse prevention
A concrete plan for what helps so you know what to do when stress spikes.
Continuity of care
Co-ordination with your outpatient providers and a step-down plan
Your Care Team & Setting
You’ll meet with licensed clinicians and medical providers who tailor care to your history, goals, and preferences. Sessions are available in a calm, hospitality-forward environment, with in-person and telehealth options across Massachusetts.
Telehealth Options in Massachusetts
When appropriate and clinically suitable, therapy groups, individual sessions, and some medication management visits are available via secure telehealth to reduce travel barriers while maintaining structure and accountability.
Sample First-Week Schedule
Morning: Skills group (CBT/DBT/BA focus)
Midday: Process group or psychoeducation workshop
Afternoon: Individual session or psychiatry check-in (as scheduled)
Between sessions: Brief assignments to practice skills in daily life
Family/Partner Involvement
With your consent, we can involve loved ones in supportive sessions focused on communication, boundaries, and a home plan to support your progress.
Start your healing journey today
Whether you're finding weekly therapy isn't enough, transitioning from inpatient care, or seeking a significant step up in support, our programs, including our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) options with 3-5 days a week of focused therapy, are designed for those ready to commit to deeper healing. Contact us today to learn more about our behavioral health treatment services.
Medically reviewed by Grand Rising Clinical Team,Licensed Clinicians
The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is the most structured outpatient level, think daily programming with multiple groups and medical support. The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is several half-days per week. Both are more intensive than weekly therapy; the right fit depends on your symptom severity, safety, and how much structure you need to function well at home.
Many plans offer some coverage for Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)/Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), especially PPO policies with out-of-network benefits. Exact coverage, copays, and deductibles vary. We’ll verify your benefits and explain options before you begin.
It varies. Some people notice changes within the first few weeks as skills and routines build; others need more time or a different mix of therapies and/or medication. Your team will adjust the plan with you.
Research supports CBT, behavioral activation, IPT, MBCT, and DBT-informed skills for mood regulation. The most effective plan is personalized; we’ll match approaches to your goals and monitor progress.
Yes, when clinically appropriate, portions of programming (including some groups and individual sessions) can be delivered via secure telehealth to reduce travel barriers.
We’ll review your history, current symptoms, safety needs, medications, and goals. Together we’ll decide the level of care, set measurable objectives, and schedule your start date.
Take the first step towards a healthier, more balanced life. Our admissions team is here to guide you through the process and find the right level of care for your unique needs.
1 Edgewater Dr. Suite 202. Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 604-1956
info@grandrisingbehavioralhealth.com
Operating hours are: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 8:30pm. Admissions team hours: 24/7 365.
Recovery is possible with the right structure and support. If you're ready to explore the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) & Outpatient Program (OP), verify your insurance to understand out-of-network, PPO, and private-pay options before you begin.
