Our program is helpful for youth who have been struggling with mood and anxiety disorders. The program is also helpful for youth with suicidal or self-harm thoughts, school avoidance, and co-occurring substance use concerns, depending on their individual needs. 

• Five days a week: Youth come to program Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. − 3 p.m., for about 8-10 days.

• Mental health support: They meet with therapists, doctors, and other staff for individualized support through daily individual therapy as well as group-based support and recreational activities. 

• Educational support: We also help them keep up with schoolwork while they are in the program and coordinate with schools.

Our Partial Hospitalization Program team includes a multidisciplinary team of registered nurses, social workers, advanced practice providers, psychologists, learning specialists, and psychiatrists.

Our program is designed to help youth feel better and build healthy skills. Your child’s daily schedule will include: 

• Diagnostic clarification: We take time to learn more about your child’s mental health and make the best plan for long-term care during the program and after they leave the program. 

• Coping skill-building and evidence-based therapies: During PHP, your child will receive many types of therapies to help youth support their mental and emotional health. Therapy can take place in group or one-on-one sessions. These therapies include: 

• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): Helps kids manage big emotions and make safe choices 

• Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT): Helps kids change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors 

• Exposure and response prevention (ERP): Specialized treatment for kids who struggle with anxiety or OCD that helps them face their fears in a safe way

• Medication: If needed, a medical provider will check in regularly to see if medicine could help and make sure it’s working well. Our registered nurses can also help administer any medications that your child may need.

• Family support: We meet with parents and caregivers to help you understand what’s going on and how you can best support your child.

• Educational support: We provide time and support during the day so your child can stay on track with their schoolwork. Our learning specialists can help design a curriculum that is tailored to your child’s needs to promote their academic success. They can also help coordinate with your child’s school.