Partial Hospitalization Program

The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is a specialized unit that provides outpatient group therapy for patients 18 years or older. The program is available for individuals who are experiencing psychiatric distress that impairs their daily functioning in significant life areas, but who do not require 24 hour supervision. PHP is designed as an alternative to inpatient psychiatric treatment and as a transition from the inpatient psychiatric program back into the community.

As a treatment modality, PHP services are provided by a interdisciplinary treatment team consisting of a registered nurse, social workers, licensed therapist and a recreational therapist under the direction of a psychiatrist. The treatment team provides each patient with interdisciplinary assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, medication education and discharge/aftercare planning.

Criteria for admission include:

• Symptomatic mood or anxiety disorder with significant impairment of function
• Decreased functioning due to loss, grief, loneliness, etc.
• Passive suicidal ideation with feelings of helplessness/hopelessness

Patients must:

• Be sufficiently organized in thinking to participate in group activities
• Show ability to care for their own personal needs
• Assume responsibility for taking their own medication as prescribed
• Have adequate shelter and means of support in the community
• Assume responsibility for transportation to and from the program

Program Features

• Individualized Psychiatric Treatment
• Stress Management/Relaxation Techniques
• Assertiveness Training
• Cognitive Therapy
• Medication Education
• Wellness Education
• Life Balance
• Relationship Group
• Leisure Education

Payor Sources

Private insurance and Medicaid are accepted.

Contact Numbers

PHP Office: (815) 740-2838
PHP Staff: (815) 740-1234 ext. 7234 or ext. 7523

Contact Availability

PHP staff and Case Manager available: Mon., Wed., Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Program Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Prescreen Appointments

Please contact the outpatient BHS Office Coordinator at (815) 740-2838 to set up an appointment for an assessment.