Intensive day programs

This department offers

  • Academic support
  • Behavioral health crisis stabilization
  • Intensive outpatient program
  • Medication management
  • Partial hospitalization program
  • Psychological testing

About us

Individualized care, tailored to meet your needs

Our Day Programs at Primary Children’s Taylorsville Campus provide a therapeutic environment for individual, family, and group therapy, and a fully accredited school. We offer several programs to support your child and provide tools to help your family transition back to school and traditional outpatient treatment. 

A healthy mind for a healthier life 

We understand that every teen faces unique behavioral health challenges. That’s why our dedicated team is here to support your entire family. We offer comprehensive services and compassionate care designed to address your teen’s complete well-being, helping them achieve a healthier mind and a healthier life. 

Contact us today to schedule an appointment and take the first step towards a healthier life. 

If this is an emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room, or visit our 24/7 pediatric crisis center.  

 

Our services and programs

We offer a variety of services and programs to support your child's behavioral health needs.

We offer two distinct tracks within our day programs, designed to provide comprehensive behavioral health support for children aged 6-18 year old. Each program is tailored to meet your child’s needs at different stages of their mental health journey.  Our team provides evaluations and ongoing behavioral health services, working collaboratively with your family to determine the most beneficial path for your child and family. 

Designed for adolescents 13-18 years old, this program supports your child in a mental health crisis by offering rapid admission to the program, medication management, and intensive mental health groups. The program lasts for 5 to 7 business days, between 8:15 am to 3:00 pm, and includes: 

  • Individual therapy: One-on-one sessions each day with a licensed mental health therapist focusing on stabilization, safety, application of skills, and assessment for continued support.  
  • Psychiatry services: Which provides an evaluation to help address current diagnoses, adjust or start medications as needed. 
  • Skills groups: Designed to provide skills focused on emotional regulation, communication, conflict resolution, resiliency, and social skills to help navigate everyday stressors. 
  • Therapy group: In addition to our skills groups, we also provide therapy group which focuses on building therapeutic skills, processing, and allowing teens to practice appropriate peer support and learning from one another.  
  • Expressive therapy: Uses creative outlets through art, music, or movement, promoting emotional expression and healing.  
  • Case management: These services are provided, as needed, to make referrals to mental health agencies or offer additional resources for parents.  

For additional questions about our partial hospital program, call the program’s case manager at 385-531-1824. 

Designed for children aged 6-18 years old, this program offers full-day and school support to your child on their mental health journey. The program lasts for 8 weeks, Monday through Friday, between 8:15 am to 3:00 pm, and includes:

  • Age-appropriate groups and programming: your child will be programmed with similar aged peers in an elementary program, middle school program, or adolescent program.
  • Individual therapy: One-on-one sessions each week with a licensed mental health therapist focusing on the unique needs of the child. 
  • Family therapy: We offer weekly collaborative sessions with a licensed mental health therapist involving family members to enhance communication and strengthen relationships.
  • Family rounds: You will meet with the clinical team every other week to get progress updates, hear assessment outcomes, update the treatment plan, and ask questions. 
  • Psychiatry services: Which provides an evaluation to help address current diagnoses, adjust or start medications as needed, and assess needed care. Daily support is also available as needed.  
  • Academic school blocks: Designed to work closely with your child, to complete the necessary credits based on the academic calendar and grade level and offer support for credit recovery as needed.   
  • Skills groups: Designed to provide skills focused on but not limited to emotional regulation, communication, conflict resolution, resiliency, and social skills to help navigate everyday stressors. 
  • Therapy group: In addition to our skills groups, we also provide therapy group which focused on building therapeutic skills, processing, and allowing teens to practice appropriate peer support and learning from one another.  
  • Expressive therapy: Uses creative outlets through art, music, or movement, promoting emotional expression and healing.  
  • Case management: These services are provided, as needed, to make referrals to mental health agencies or offer additional resources for parents.  

For additional questions about our partial hospital program, call the program’s case manager at 385-531-1824. 

Designed for children and teens 10-18 years old, this program supports your child needing additional support on their mental health journey. The program lasts for 6 weeks, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Afternoons, between 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and includes: 

  • Individual Therapy: Weekly one-on-one sessions with licensed therapists, focusing on personal growth, coping strategies, and assessing safety risks.  
  • Group Therapy: Engaging group sessions that encourage peer support and shared experiences.  
  • Expressive Therapy: Uses creative outlets through art, music, or movement, promoting emotional expression and healing.  
  • Family Group: Collaborative group involving family members that provides a supportive space for education, shared experiences, and skill-building to foster a stronger, more cohesive family unit. Thursday Afternoon, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. 

We believe in providing the most effective care for your child and family. That’s why our programs integrate a variety of evidence-based therapies, proven to support positive outcomes. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)

Our program offers a comprehensive and individualized approach to mental well-being, designed to support every teen’s unique journey. We provide a safe and supportive environment where teens can explore challenges, develop coping skills, and build resilience through individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy. Our dedicated team utilizes evidence-based practices and collaborative care to help your teen and family navigate safety and their mental health.

 
Medications can be a valuable asset to your teen’s treatment plan. We will work closely with you and your child to assess the need for and, as appropriate, develop a personalized medication plan to help address their symptoms and needs. We will also assist in scheduling regular follow-up appointments to help your child’s treatment remain effective and make any necessary adjustments.

We offer psychological testing to help you, your child, and our caregivers understand the best approach to care for your child’s unique needs. Testing can provide additional insight into autism, ADHD, learning disorders, traumas, and personality assessments. Our compassionate psychologist is committed to providing accurate diagnoses and detailed reporting that can be utilized in school and mental healthcare settings.

We understand the importance of continued academic progress while focusing on mental well-being. As a fully accredited non-public school, our program works closely with your teen and family, aligning with their local school district calendar and offering support for credit recovery as needed.  We also provide continued support by offering recommendations for school support including 504/IEP services and exploring appropriate schooling options as they transition back to their home school or other educational settings.  

Get connected with care

Parents and providers can call our Assessment, Referral and Consultation Services (ARCS) line to learn about our treatment options. In an emergency or after-hours situation, call the hospital directly or go to the nearest emergency room.