Day Treatment is designed for children who have difficulty functioning in mainstream community settings such as classrooms,
and who need a higher intensity of services than outpatient counseling provides, for example. Day Treatment is available for children ages 5 - 17 years old
in the Portland Metro region only.
Children in Day Treatment attend school and receive therapy at our Parry Center and Waverly Children's Programs campus in
Southeast Portland during the course of a normal school day. Parents often provide transportation, or children arrive by school
bus and other transportation options available locally.
Trillium's Day Treatment Program reflects our philosophy that therapy should include children's families and other important
figures in a child's life, including teachers, clergy and extended family. Upon admission, Trillium's treatment staff partner
with families to develop a complete treatment plan that combines the right mix of services to help children succeed in therapy.
When children complete therapy, the treatment team works with the family to utilize newly learned behaviors and take
the skills home. Staff discuss discharge plans with parents or guardians and determine the best way to provide a strong support
system in a child's home, school and other everyday settings. This often includes working closely with teachers, school counselors,
and other important figures in a child's life.
What Happens in Day Treatment?
Children arrive at the Trillium's Parry Center and Waverly Children's Programs campus and stay for the six hour (approx.) program each weekday. The schedule
closely mirrors a typical school day. During the day, children participate in a variety of activities, such as:
Individual and group therapy.
Skills building, such as anger management, social skills development, and problem solving.
Academics in a therapeutic school environment.
Recreation and meal times.
As with all of our therapy programs, families are strongly encouraged to participate in the therapy process.
Treatment often extends into the evening in many cases with family therapy sessions, in-home skills building so families learn
how to mange ongoing mental health needs, and treatment planning sessions that include Trillium therapists, families, teachers
and other important figures in a child's life.
