The Adult Partial Hospitalization Program offers comprehensive, short-term treatment of acute psychiatric conditions for patients 18 years of age and older. The program operates Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Patients return to their homes at the end of the treatment day.

Patients may be admitted to the program after inpatient mental health care for follow-up support and stabilization. The program is also an alternative for some people who need intensive treatment but can function safely without an initial hospital admission. Outpatient providers refer other individuals for the expanded treatment structure and/or medication adjustments.

Our treatment team, directed by a psychiatrist, provides services based on individual treatment plans. In addition to the psychiatrist, therapeutic staff includes a clinical social worker, registered nurse, program facilitators and a recreational therapist.

The Partial Hospitalization Program is designed for an average of five to 10 days of attendance. Patients’ goals and therapeutic needs determine individual length of involvement in the program. The treatment team makes further service recommendations and helps patients to set up or resume community outpatient services at the time of discharge.

For referrals and assessments for admission to the Partial Hospitalization Program, call (320) 229-5129.