River’s Bend Highlights PHP as the Missing Link in Recovery Support and Continuum of Care

River’s Bend, a nationally accredited outpatient behavioral healthcare provider serving Metro Detroit since 1995, is shining a spotlight on Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), a critical but often overlooked level of care for individuals transitioning from residential treatment, hospitalization, or detox.

“Too often, individuals leave inpatient care or detox without the structured support they need beyond weekly therapy sessions,” said Bruce Goldberg, President & Co-Owner of River’s Bend. “That gap puts people at risk for relapse, rehospitalization, or worsening symptoms. PHP fills that missing link, offering intensive daily care, while allowing clients to return home each evening.”

PHP: Bridging the Gap Between Hospitalization and Outpatient Therapy

Partial Hospitalization Programs at River’s Bend are designed for individuals who need more than outpatient therapy, but do not require 24/7 inpatient treatment. The program provides:

• Daily Structure – Full-day programming, Monday–Friday
• Therapeutic Support – Group, individual, and family therapy
• Medical Oversight – Medication management and clinical monitoring
• Seamless Transitions – Personalized step-down plans for clients leaving hospitals, crisis centers, or detox facilities

River’s Bend PHP also serves as a critical intervention for individuals who have relapsed while in individual or group therapy, providing a higher level of support to stabilize symptoms and prevent further decline.

A Trusted Partner in Metro Detroit’s Continuum of Care

For nearly 30 years, River’s Bend has worked closely with therapists, physicians, hospitals, residential treatment centers, court systems, EAPs, and educational centers to ensure patients receive the right level of care at the right time.

“PHP is not a handoff, it’s a partnership,” Goldberg explained. “We respect the role of the primary clinician, provide weekly progress updates, and coordinate closely with referral sources. Our goal is to make sure clients never fall through the cracks during this critical stage of recovery.”

River’s Bend is accredited by the Joint Commission and recognized for its commitment to personalized, dignified, and clinically aligned care.

About River’s Bend P.C.

River’s Bend is a nationally accredited, privately owned outpatient behavioral health clinic located in Troy and West Bloomfield, MI. Specializing in Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and trauma-informed care, River’s Bend offers personalized treatment for mental health and substance use disorders in a compassionate, community-first setting.