This transitional outpatient care program is designed for patients stepping down from a higher level of care or who are suffering from significant emotional or mental distress that makes it difficult for them to manage their life in a work, school, or home setting. Partial hospitalization offers the benefits of inpatient care without the overnight stay. This allows patients to stay connected with loved ones and their community, while providing the safety and support they need to manage their illness.

This holistic program features:

• A structured, safe therapeutic environment, Monday – Friday from 9 am to 3 pm
• A supportive group format that reduces feelings of isolation and hopelessness
• Extensive group therapy that focuses on crisis management, illness education, emotion regulation and communication skills
• Recreation and expressive arts activities
• Mindfulness skills training
• Multidisciplinary treatment team and thorough discharge planning
• Lunch and snacks
• A variable length of stay from 2 – 14 days

Each patient will receive an initial evaluation to determine their appropriateness for the program. Referrals can be made by individuals seeking treatment, physicians, therapists, or other health care professionals. Call 303- 467- 4080 (9) 

I just need to see a psychiatrist and/or get my medication refilled. Am I appropriate for the Partial Hospitalization program?
No. We understand that accessing outpatient psychiatric care can be difficult. Many practitioners have limited availability and the wait times for appointments may be several weeks long. However, this program is designed to offer a supportive and therapeutic environment that requires patients participate in all aspects of the program. Instead, we recommend you contact our medication management clinic at 303-467-4071. Clinic patients are seen by a nurse practitioner who will evaluate, prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications. Patients may be seen for up to two months while they secure a psychiatrist in their community.

Does the Partial Hospitalization program offer dual diagnosis treatment?
Most Partial Hospitalization patients are primarily dealing with mental health concerns, however, we will consider patients with a co-occurring substance abuse disorder on a case-by-case basis. Our residential program in The Recovery Center specializes in treating patients with a dual diagnosis and may be a more appropriate placement for some patients.

What treatment model is used in the Partial Hospitalization program?
We promote healing and personal growth by practicing dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) techniques such as mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Additionally, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Expressive Arts Therapy and Brief Solution-Focused Therapy are used.

What does a day in the Partial Hospitalization program look like?
While the schedule may vary depending on the group’s needs, a typical day will follow a schedule similar to this

9:00 – 10:15 a.m.	Check in and warm up
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.	Crisis Management group or Skills Building
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.	Lunch
12:45 – 1:30 p.m.	Experiential therapy and activities
1:35 – 2:30 p.m.	Nutrition, Spirituality or Symptom Management group
2:30 – 3:00 p.m.	Wrap up group
3:00 – 3:30 p.m.	Case management meeting available for individuals or families

 

How often will I see a psychiatrist?
Generally, patients will see a psychiatrist every day for a medication consult and management. Individual treatment plans may call for more or less psychiatric consultation depending on each patient’s individual needs.