Young Adult Partial Hospital Program

Our Young Adult Partial Program is a level of care designed to serve young adults, ages 18 to 26, who are struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mood-related symptoms that are seriously impacting function and/or safety but do not require inpatient hospitalization for stabilization.

Self-referrals are accepted and a common way to enroll in this program. A referral from a healthcare professional is optional. Additionally, the services provided by the Young Adult Partial Program are covered by most health insurance plans.

View our Young Adult Partial Program Brochure

Contact Information

Young Adult Partial Program
Butler Hospital
345 Blackstone Boulevard
Providence, RI 02906
P: (844) 401-0111

Looking for an MSW/MA Internship Opportunity?

Please 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 M-F so that they can carry a caseload.

To intern in our intensive outpatient programs, the student must be able to attend at least three program days per week to be in line with the program schedule. Internships are unpaid.

How We Can Help

The Young Adult Partial Program (PHP) consists of:

4 group therapy sessions a day presenting a variety of curriculum aimed at mood stabilization, interpersonal effectiveness, and ownership of one’s wellness (utilizing CBT, DBT, and ACT theoretical framework)
Daily private check-ins with a therapist to establish and work on individualized goals for improvement
Medication management meetings with psychiatrist on the first day of the program, the last day of the program and in between as needed (medicine may or may not be part of the team’s recommendation for recovery- this is unique to the individual)
Aftercare planning assistance with focus on creating a plan that will support continued improvement and stabilization for the young adult after discharge from the program
Collaboration with schools and outside providers as needed with patient permission

The Young Adult Partial Program

What is required of a patient who is enrolled in the Young Adult Partial Program?

The program requires patient participation from 9:30 am to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 5 consecutive business days beginning at enrollment. The first day start time is 7:30 am and goes until 2:30 pm. Patients must be able and willing to attend group therapy sessions throughout the day and meet with their doctor and therapist privately. Recognizing that participation may look different from patient to patient and that some patients may be nervous about a group setting, know that we have no set expectation about how vocal someone should be in a group.

We will work with the young adult to identify how they personally might approach groups to get the most out of the treatment. We require that a patient follow important safety and group therapy guidelines to ensure that everyone enrolled can benefit from their treatment (guidelines are reviewed in detail with the patient on the first day).

What is unique about the Young Adult Partial Program?

The Young Adult Partial Program specializes in the mental health treatment of young adults ages 18-26 and has specific expertise in LGBTQ+ affirming treatment (Blue Cross Blue Shield Safe Zone Certified), adjustment-related issues, mood fluctuations, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and life-stage concerns that are common in young adults today.

We utilize our Resiliency Treatment Concept which is a model unique to the Young Adult and Adolescent programming at Butler. This model informs the way we deliver care across our programs and focuses on helping people understand their role in personal wellness and the importance of holding themselves accountable in their recovery process.

How do I register for the program?

Self-referrals are common and welcome. Referrals from healthcare professionals are optional. Services are covered by most health insurance plans, and we are happy to assist you with reviewing your coverage options.

To start the enrollment process or to get help determining which of our many programs might be best for fit you, contact our Behavioral Health Services Call Center at (844) 401-0111. The phone call takes about five minutes time and will result in an appointment to start the program. We make every effort to keep waiting lists low so that care is delivered in a timely manner.

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