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Intensive Outpatient for Older Adults

Are you struggling to manage the challenges associated with growing older?

Moving into retirement and beyond can be challenging for older adults experiencing losses, changes in health and other challenges that arise due to aging, which cause elevated anxiety, depression, uncertainty, or other changes in mood or level of fulfillment. The Intensive Outpatient Program is for adults 65 years and older who are struggling with addressing life’s transitions. The supportive environment of the program empowers older adults to learn how to navigate and cope with these changes in healthy ways, improve overall mental health, gain support from peers, and develop personal goals for moving into this next life stage. 

Butler’s Intensive Outpatient Program for Older Adults applies the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and provides individual counseling, group therapy, and an opportunity for interaction with peers. Working with our specialty team, you’ll regain balance and get your life back on track in the company of older adults with similar goals. 

Contact Information:

CBT Partial Hospital Program
Butler Hospital
345 Blackstone Boulevard
1st Floor Goddard Building
Providence, RI 02906

To register, call (844) 401-0111. Once enrolled, call (401) 455-6224.

For Physicians and Clinicians 
Physicians and clinicians, you may fax us a completed Patient Referral Form or a representative at our Call Center will also assist you in starting the admissions process.

Patient Referral Form

Looking for an MSW/MA Internship Opportunity? Email your request along with a resume to Erin Ursillo at eursillo@butler.org. Please note: To intern in our partial programs, MSW or MA students must be able to commit to a morning schedule of at least three days Tuesday through Friday so that they can carry a caseload.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Why would someone come to the program?
This program is designed for older adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety or mood symptoms, or who are experiencing difficulty in adapting and thriving in their changing life. The program format is created to accommodate maintaining day-to-day activities while learning the necessary skills to manage emotional struggles and lifestyle changes. This program is not an appropriate environment for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
How does the program work?
You’ll be assigned to a compassionate, multidisciplinary team—a therapist, an occupational therapy assistant, and a medication provider—who collaborate for the duration of the program to ensure you are fully benefiting from treatment. The program runs Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (on the first day, the program is 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.). The treatment period is typically three to four weeks, and you’ll work with your team to determine the appropriate length of time for you. 
What will I be doing in the program?

On your first day, you will arrive early for an intake appointment before joining group sessions for the day. Your intake will be with a therapist who will work with you to set specific treatment goals for your time with us. After intake, you will attend three group therapy sessions each day (Tuesday through Friday). After the first week, you will meet with a program therapist for a brief check in session beginning during the second week and then weekly until your day of discharge. You will meet with our medication prescribers (whether or not medicine is part of your recovery plan) within the first week of your time with us. You will also meet as needed with our care planner who will make sure you have a follow up plan for treatment to continue outside the hospital after you leave our program.

How do I register for the program?
Referrals from a healthcare provider are optional to enter the Intensive Outpatient Program. Self-referrals are common and welcome. Services are covered by most health insurance plans, and we are happy to assist you with reviewing your coverage options. To start the process, contact our Behavioral Health Services Call Center at 1 (844) 401-0111. 
What should I bring with me?

On your first day please bring: 

  • Picture identification 
  • Insurance card 
  • List of current medications 
  • Names and phone numbers of any current healthcare providers 
  • Emergency contact information 
Other helpful tips

Parking is free. Once on the Butler Hospital campus, follow signs to the visitor Lot or Lot A (along the right hand side when facing the building. Follow the path to Sawyer building entrance near the gazebo and circle driveway. Once you enter the building, check in at the security desk and they will show you to our registration area. If you require a handicap accessible entrance, there is a ramp at that same entrance location. NOTE: if you have a handicap parking pass, you may park in any of the handicap parking spots in the circle driveway by the gazebo if they are free.  

RIPTA public bus service is available to Butler Hospital campus with drops off and picks up in front of the Sawyer Building. For a bus schedule, visit ripta.com. Taxi services may also be directed to this location. Once on campus, ask drivers to follow signs to Parking Lot A. They may turn into the circular drive in front of Sawyer Building and drop you off at the entrance door.  

Patients are encouraged to bring individual snacks and drinks to program, as there are breaks between sessions. Due to program hours, the cafeteria is only open during the last brief break and may make it difficult to get back to group on time.  

Butler Hospital is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus. Smoking is not permitted, including e-cigarettes, in the buildings or on the grounds. If you smoke or use tobacco products, discuss this during your initial meeting as we do offer medications that may aid in smoking/tobacco cessation.