Child & Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program
For patients not requiring an inpatient level of care, Liberty Point Behavioral Health Care provides a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) as an outpatient service for children and adolescents, ages 11 to 17, through Branches Staunton.
Child and Adolescent PHP
Branches Staunton Day Treatment typically addresses the developmental, emotional and psychiatric concerns of each patient through a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focus. During the stay, your child may receive medication management, individual, group, activity and family therapy.
Our treatment team may include a psychiatrist, therapist, a nurse, mental health technician(s) and other allied therapy professionals.
The treatment day starts promptly at 8 am and ends at 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Treatment is different for every child. The average length of stay will vary from three to six weeks. Your child’s therapist will talk with you more about this after the first few days of treatment and it will be evaluated weekly.
Why Choose Day Treatment?
Day treatment provides structured outpatient care for children and teens who do not require inpatient treatment (hospitalization) and would not receive enough mental health support in a traditional outpatient setting of one hour a week/every other week.
Day Treatment can also be an option for adolescents who are stepping down from acute inpatient hospitalization (after stabilization) or time at a psychiatric residential treatment facility.
This program is less restrictive than an inpatient setting and can help your loved one ease themselves back into their community, home and school.
Day Treatment Frequently Asked Questions
Who will my child be working with during day treatment?
The team may include a psychiatrist, therapist, nurse, mental health technician(s) and other therapy professionals.
What kind of treatment or therapies will my child receive in the program?
Through a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focus, our program addresses the developmental, emotional and psychiatric needs of your child or teen. If necessary, your child may receive:
- Medication management
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Family therapy
- Activity therapy
How long is the treatment day?
The treatment day starts promptly at 8:30 am. Patients can arrive as early as 8 am. The day ends at 4:30 pm and patients must be picked up by 5 pm.
My child has been working with a therapist already. Will they continue to see their therapist outside of this treatment?
The Day treatment therapist will maintain contact with your child’s therapist in the community to plan for a positive transition after discharge. Your child can continue with their community therapist once they complete the program.
How long will my child be in day treatment?
Treatment is different for everyone. The average length of stay will vary from three to six weeks. Your child’s therapist will talk with you after the first few days of treatment and the date for discharge will be evaluated weekly.
If admitted to PHP, what does my child need to have/bring?
Your child will only be able to bring program-approved materials each day. Our handbook has a detailed list.
We’re Here to Help. Contact Us Today
If your child or teen is facing difficulties with mental health, we may be able to help. Call 540-609-5757 or Contact Us online today for a no-cost, confidential assessment. No referral or emergency room visit is needed.
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For more information or to make a referral, call 540-213-0450 or 800-496-7941.
