What to Bring to PHP & IOP | MVBH Amesbury, MA

For PHP at MVBH, bring a photo ID, your insurance card, a list of current medications, comfortable clothing for a full day, a water bottle, and any snacks or lunch you prefer. For IOP, you need less - photo ID, insurance card, and your medication list are usually enough for half-day sessions. We'll send a personalized checklist after your prescreen.

Key Takeaways

Photo ID and insurance card for every first visit
Current medication list (names, doses, prescribing clinician)
Comfortable clothing for full-day PHP; casual wear is fine
Water bottle and snacks or lunch for PHP days
We provide a personalized checklist after your clinical prescreen

Identification

A government-issued photo ID and your insurance card. We'll copy these at intake.

Medication list

Names, doses, and prescribing clinicians for everything you currently take. Bring bottles if easier.

Comfortable clothing

PHP is a full day of groups and therapy - wear what lets you sit, move, and breathe comfortably.

Food and water

PHP runs through the day. Bring a water bottle and lunch or snacks, or pick something up nearby.

Emergency contact

Name and phone for a trusted person we can reach if needed.

Nothing clinical

You don't need prior records, a referral, or a diagnosis to start. We complete the clinical prescreen.

MVBH intake | what to bring to PHP and IOP | Amesbury MA

Day One

What to expect on day one

Your first day is lower-key than most people expect. You'll meet your care team, get oriented to the space, and ease into the structure - not get dropped into a full group right away.

If you forget something, it's not a blocker. Call 978-233-9597 and we'll sort it out before you arrive. The point of the checklist is to remove stress, not add it.

Low-stress startOrientation before full participation
ForgivingForgot something? Call ahead
No referral neededSelf-refer and start

Have a question about what to bring?

Call 978-233-9597 - we'll talk you through it before your first day.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to bring medical records?

No. We complete our own clinical prescreen. If you have records that are helpful, you can bring them, but they're not required to start.

Can I bring my phone?

Yes. Phones are kept on silent during clinical hours. We'll walk you through the phone policy on day one.

What should I wear to PHP?

Comfortable, casual clothing. You'll be in groups and therapy for much of the day - dress for sitting and light movement.

Is lunch provided?

Bring your own lunch and snacks for PHP days. There are also options nearby in Amesbury.

What if I don't have my insurance card yet?

Call 978-233-9597 - we can often verify benefits another way.

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Treatment terminology notice: At Merrimack Valley Behavioral Health, our day-based programs are referred to as Full Day Treatment and Half Day Treatment. In Massachusetts, insurance providers commonly refer to these levels of care as PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) and IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program). Any reference to PHP or IOP on this site refers to our Full Day Treatment or Half Day Treatment programs.
Detox scope: MVBH does not provide detox onsite. If detox may be needed before outpatient treatment, call our team. We can help identify an appropriate outside detox provider, but cannot guarantee placement, acceptance, transportation, medical clearance, or suitability.