Partial Hospitalization Program

Partial Hospitalization is appropriate for individuals who meet the following criteria:

Clinical Appropriateness

• Acute psychiatric symptoms that significantly interfere with daily functioning, relationships, or safety
• Medical stability sufficient to participate in outpatient programming (not requiring 24-hour medical monitoring)
• Psychiatric stability allowing for safe return home each evening (not imminently dangerous to self or others)
• Motivation and capacity to engage in group and individual therapy during program hours
• Support system providing safe living environment with supervision as needed

Common Presentations

Patients typically enter PHP for one of these clinical scenarios:

• Step-down from inpatient: Recent psychiatric hospitalization with stabilization but ongoing need for intensive support during transition home
• Crisis intervention: Severe depression with suicidal ideation (without imminent plan/intent), acute anxiety or panic, medication changes requiring close monitoring
• Treatment resistance: Multiple failed outpatient attempts requiring more intensive intervention
• Diagnostic clarification: Complex presentations requiring daily observation and assessment
• Medication transitions: Starting new psychiatric medications requiring frequent monitoring (e.g., MAOIs, clozapine, mood stabilizers)
• Dual diagnosis: Co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders requiring integrated treatment

Conditions Commonly Treated

Our PHP integrates multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches to address the full spectrum of psychiatric needs:

Psychiatric Medication Management

Board-certified psychiatrists provide daily availability for medication monitoring and adjustments. This intensive oversight allows for:

• Rapid titration of psychiatric medications with close monitoring for efficacy and side effects
• Safe initiation of medications requiring frequent monitoring (MAOIs, clozapine, lithium)
• Medication switches and cross-tapers with daily assessment
• Management of medication side effects and drug interactions
• Patient education about medications, expected timelines, and long-term adherence

Individual Psychotherapy

Each participant meets with their primary therapist 2-3 times per week for individual sessions using evidence-based approaches including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Identifying and restructuring maladaptive thought patterns
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Building distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness
• Trauma-Focused Therapy: Processing traumatic experiences using EMDR, CPT, or PE as appropriate
• Psychodynamic Therapy: Exploring unconscious patterns and early experiences influencing current functioning
• Motivational Enhancement: Building readiness for change in co-occurring substance use

Group Therapy

Groups form the backbone of PHP programming, offering peer support, interpersonal learning, and efficient skill-building. Group formats include:

• Process Groups: Open discussion of current struggles with therapist facilitation and peer feedback
• Psychoeducational Groups: Structured teaching of coping skills, illness education, and wellness strategies
• Skills Training Groups: Hands-on practice of DBT skills, mindfulness, and behavioral techniques
• Specialty Groups: Disorder-specific groups (trauma survivors, mood disorders, anxiety disorders)

Family Therapy and Involvement

When clinically appropriate and with patient consent, we involve family members and support systems through:

• Weekly family therapy sessions addressing communication patterns and relationship dynamics
• Family psychoeducation about mental illness, medication, and recovery processes
• Crisis planning and safety protocol development involving family members
• Discharge planning sessions preparing family for transition and ongoing support needs

Holistic Wellness Programming

Recognizing that mental health involves more than symptom reduction, our PHP includes:

• Mindfulness and meditation practices integrated throughout the day
• Nutritional counseling and education about diet-mood connections
• Sleep hygiene interventions and circadian rhythm optimization
• Movement and somatic therapies (yoga, progressive muscle relaxation)
• Creative expression through art and music therapy modalities

We understand that entering PHP often occurs during a crisis. Our admissions process is designed to be compassionate, efficient, and thorough.

Step 1: Initial Contact

Call our admissions line at (561) 464-4077 to speak with an admissions counselor. During this conversation, we'll:

• Conduct a brief screening to understand your current situation and symptoms
• Determine if PHP is the appropriate level of care for your needs
• Answer questions about our program, schedule, and approach
• Begin the insurance verification process
• Schedule your intake assessment

Step 2: Insurance Verification

Our admissions team will verify your insurance benefits and explain your coverage, including:

• Whether PHP is a covered benefit under your plan
• Any deductibles, copays, or out-of-pocket costs
• Pre-authorization requirements and timelines
• Number of authorized days and review schedule
• Self-pay options if insurance doesn't cover PHP or if you prefer not to use insurance

Step 3: Intake Assessment

Before beginning PHP, you'll meet with our clinical team for a comprehensive assessment (typically 60-90 minutes):

• Psychiatric evaluation with diagnostic assessment
• Medical history review and current medication list
• Substance use screening and assessment
• Safety evaluation and crisis planning
• Treatment goals and preferences discussion
• Coordination with current providers (with your consent)

Step 4: Program Start

Once admitted, most patients begin PHP the following business day. You'll receive:

• Program schedule and orientation materials
• Assignment to primary therapist and psychiatrist
• Welcome call from program coordinator
• Parking and arrival instructions
• List of items to bring (insurance card, photo ID, medication list, notebook)