St. Luke’s Partial Hospitalization Program is a short-term, community-based treatment for adults 18 years and older who do not require inpatient hospitalization, but are in need of more intensive treatment than standard outpatient therapy and psychiatric appointments.
The Adult Partial Hospitalization Program provides mental health support and treatment in a comfortable and relaxed setting. Participants engage in a therapeutic environment, with professional staff and a community of peers to work on their specific treatment goals.
The program is offered Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 3 pm and provides five group therapy sessions each day, as well as individual therapy, care coordination, and psychiatry services.
Program Eligibility
In order to participate in the Partial Hospitalization Program, specific eligibility criteria must be present. You or your loved one may be eligible if one or more of the criteria are met:
- Experience serious symptoms of a severe mental illness – such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or others – that may be impairing their ability to function safely
- Able to take part in a group-based treatment setting on a daily basis for one to two weeks
- Dedicated to learning healthy coping skills to manage symptoms
- Ability to work with professional staff to identify mental health treatment needs, objectives and goals
- Ability to exhibit control and behavior for appropriate participation in a group setting
- Lack of significant progress toward treatment goals at a lesser level of care; not succeeding in a traditional outpatient setting
Goals and Services Offered
The goal of the program is to help participants develop symptom management and coping skills, a deeper understanding of their illness, and recovery tools. Participants are expected to engage in group discussions and take an active role in their treatment and recovery.
Individuals in our program receive partial hospitalization services including:
- Five group treatment sessions per day, Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 3:15 pm
- Individual therapist contact, one to two times per week
- Safety planning
- Medication assessment and management
- Education and support for patients and families
- Coordination of care with other providers
- Discharge planning to other healthcare providers
- Referral to mental health follow-up