Ten Broeck Hospital offers a highly structured Partial Hospitalization Program for children (ages 3-12), adolescents (ages 13-18) and adults (age 18 and over) who are experiencing a severe or disabling condition related to an acute psychiatric illness and/or emotional disorder. This program is designed to address the individual needs of these patients through specialized physical, social, spiritual, medical and psychotherapeutic treatment interventions.

The Partial Hospitalization Program

• Psychiatric evaluation by a psychiatrist within 24 hours of admission.
• A safe milieu with skilled nursing care.
• Thorough assessment and monitoring by a registered psychiatric nurse and development of an Initial Treatment Plan.
• Evaluation and crisis stabilization by a multi-disciplinary team (including a nurse, social worker, activity/ expressive/or occupational therapist, and a psychologist) directed by a psychiatrist.
• Pharmacological interventions as indicated.
• Development of a Master Treatment Plan by a multi-disciplinary team which is problem oriented; goal directed, contains measurable objectives, and address criteria for discharge.
• Development of a comprehensive Discharge Plan.
• Psycho-educational and psychotherapy groups.
• Therapeutic groups that address the areas of assertiveness, feelings, problem solving, grief resolution, life planning, stress, self-image, social skills, spirituality, occupational and recreational therapy.
• Family participation in treatment including family therapy and individual therapy as indicated.

The Partial Hospitalization Program is offered Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for adults; 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for children; and 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for adolescents. Transportation will be provided by Ten Broeck Hospital per request.

Following completion of the Partial Hospitalization Program, an appropriate referral will be made for the patient to continue treatment in the least restrictive level of care possible (i.e., intensive outpatient, outpatient, support group etc.) The level of care recommended is determined by the individual needs of the patient.

For more information or assistance, please call our Evaluation and Referral Department.