Psychiatric
Day Treatment/
Partial
Hospitalization
Program
WHAT IT IS
Psychiatric Day Treatment/Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is a mental health program, with a focus on mental health treatment including individual therapy, family therapy, medication management, and skills groups. Trained staff support children throughout the day in the therapeutic milieu, and remain with them in the classroom to provide support. Classes are led by teachers from the school district local to the program, and children are encouraged to complete school work in addition to their therapy activities. Because this is a mental health treatment program and not a school placement, your child or adolescent will return to their school district with a plan for ongoing education. This is a short-term program and the average length of treatment is 4 to 10 weeks.
WHO WE ARE
We are a multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, therapists, mental health treatment staff, and educational specialists working with clients and families to help them understand and manage their mental health needs.
OUR PURPOSE
We are committed to providing effective clinical treatment for children and adolescents struggling to manage mental health symptoms in the home and community.
WHO WE SERVE
We serve children and adolescents, ages 5 – 17, whose mental health difficulties impact their ability to be successful in their homes, schools, and communities.
Our Partial Hospitalization Program is designed for children and adolescents who are either currently receiving frequent and intensive outpatient services, including psychiatric services, or are stepping down from a residential or hospital program.
SERVICES WE PROVIDE
At our Psychiatric Day Treatment/PHP, children attend 5-7 hours a day. Each child is assigned a Child & Family Therapist, who meets at least weekly with the client and their family for individual and family therapy appointments. Children participate in the following:
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All clients are assigned and scheduled to meet with their Child and Family Therapist 1-2 times weekly for individual therapy. They may also check in with their therapist at other times when in need of additional support.
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Families are an important part of the treatment team and family therapy is a key part of a client’s treatment. Our goal is to learn more about your family and incorporate your family values into the treatment here, while supporting the client and family to develop more successful interactions. Our Child and Family Therapist will work with you to establish a schedule for therapy sessions which is both convenient for your family and adequate to meet therapy goals. We can also help you to find resources from other family members who have experience with this field and can provide support to you and your child.
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Medication therapy and stabilization is an important piece of all clients’ overall treatment. In addition to the psychiatrist’s evaluation upon admission, each young person meets with the psychiatrist on a regular basis. Sometimes it is determined that a trial of medication might be helpful for stabilizing a client or for helping them manage their behavior. If that is the case, medication will be prescribed and monitored by agency psychiatrists and nursing personnel. You will be involved in decisions regarding medications for your child, and you will have an opportunity to ask any questions you have to make sure you understand the medications and any potential side effects. Medications are administered by nurses or staff members specially trained in proper medication administration. Each month medications and medication changes are included as part of the monthly treatment review.
Young people and families are actively involved in the medication therapy process. Medications and the reason for their prescription are explained to clients and their families. Clients are encouraged to discuss how they feel about the medication and if it is or is not working for them. Families may also call and talk with the psychiatrist about their child’s medications. Information sheets that explain the benefits, side effects, and possible risks associated with the medication are also available.
Prior to beginning any new medication, consent is required by the legal guardian. This is generally obtained through the family, legal guardian, or DHS caseworker (when DHS is the legal guardian).
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One of the most significant features of day treatment and care is the therapeutic “milieu.” The term milieu describes the therapeutic environment that includes all the clients, staff, and activities in the program. The milieu setting offers an opportunity for your child or teen to practice safe and appropriate interactions with peers and adults while becoming more responsible. Treatment staff is available during the school day to help clients with anything that may come up during the day.
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How it is funded
Clients are funded in the Day Treatment/PHP either by their family’s private insurance coverage or by Oregon Health Plan (OHP). Trillium contracts with many different private insurance companies. Please contact your health insurance company to determine if Day Treatment/PHP is covered through your plan. Clients with OHP are often referred through their County Family Care Coordinator, Wrap-Around Coordinator, or other OHP representative.
How we measure success
Each child is given an Individualized Plan of Care, which outlines areas of focus in treatment as well as long- and short-term goals to measure the client’s progress in treatment. Goals are reviewed in a formal meeting to discuss and review treatment progress and potential discharge from Day Treatment/PHP. When treatment goals are met and children graduate from the Day Treatment/PHP, a transition specialist works with the local school districts to ensure successful transitions back to a client’s home school. Transition plans may also include aftercare appointments with a psychiatrist, individual and family therapist, and group therapy, skills training, intensive outpatient treatment, and referrals to a primary care physician.
Trillium’s full array of services
Trillium Family Services offers the complete continuum of care, from prevention to secure inpatient level mental health services. This facilitates seamless transitions and allows children to be treated in the most appropriate, most effective, and least restrictive level of care possible.
OUR LOCATIONS
Please contact our Access Department for more information or to make a referral:
p: (503) 813-7760
Please fax clinical documents to 503-205-0190.
Click here for a list of information needed to make a referral
