The Day Hospital program provides interventions for acute symptoms of mental illness or psychosocial stressors that interfere with daily living as an alternative to an in-patient admission. This partial hospitalization option allows patients to continue with evening routines while learning new coping skills and strategies during the day in a supportive environment with a multidisciplinary team.

 

The Day Hospital program provides group and individualized support, averages three weeks in length, with the expectation that patients attend daily from Monday to Friday.

 

The program provides:

• Assessment and stabilization for clients experiencing problems arising from crisis situations
• An alternative to hospitalization for clients whose condition, if not stabilized, could result in hospitalization with the emphasis on skill development and system management
• Transitional support for clients who no longer requires inpatient care but who do require ongoing contact within a structured and supportive environment to prevent relapse
• Support and supervision to clients within the community who are undergoing medication adjustments