Women’s Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
The Women’s Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is a short-term stabilization program designed to address behavioral, emotional and mental health needs that are unique to women.
Women Outpatient Services
The Women’s Program provides trauma-informed treatment focusing on a broad range of mental health conditions and life transition issues that impact a woman’s mental health and functioning. Our model of care provides a safe space for women to seek compassionate and non-judgmental care in an outpatient setting.
The mission for the Women program is to support and encourage women to establish and maintain safety, to share and process their experiences and learn coping skills to manage emotions, life stressors and trauma symptoms in a healthy way. Our goal is to help women understand their symptoms and learn how to incorporate effective, evidence-based coping strategies into daily life. This program is designed to empower women to manage their symptoms independently and work toward sustainable wellness.
PHP Program Specifications
Participation in the women’s program consists of:
- Daily group therapy provided by qualified counseling professionals
- Medication assessment and management provided by a psychiatrist of psychiatric nurse practitioner
- Individualized treatment and safety planning
- Individual therapeutic check in sessions
- Care coordination with outpatient providers and family as needed
- Aftercare planning and referrals
- Optional lunch provided
Topics addressed in treatment include (but are not limited to):
- Depression, anxiety and mood issues
- Trauma and adjustment to life’s transitions
- Family and work-related stressors
- Relationship challenges
- Parenting issues
- Identity and self-esteem
- Grief and loss
- Skill development
- Resiliency, assertiveness and boundary setting
- Self-care
Therapeutic techniques used include:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavioral therapy
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Solution-focused therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- Psychoeducation
Schedule and Length of Treatment
The Women’s program runs from 9 am – 2 pm, Monday through Friday, at Fuller Hospital. You or your loved one will attend four groups daily, each 45 minutes to one hour in length. The size of the group is typically six to twelve members. The treatment team makes a conscious effort to tailor each day’s group topics to meet the current needs of the individuals in the program.
Patients will also have individual meetings with our clinicians and medication provider.
Length of stay in the PHP program is typically two weeks or longer, depending upon clinical needs.
For those eligible, we may offer a virtual Women’s PHP through telehealth. The virtual PHP offers the same confidential, evidenced-based programming and resources as in-person PHP.
About the Clinical Team
The multidisciplinary team consists of qualified counseling professionals, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners and discharge planners.
PHP clinical staff utilizes a trauma-informed approach to all aspects of treatment. Staff provides a safe, compassionate, supportive and therapeutic environment as you navigate your wellness journey.
To Make a Referral
To schedule a phone call with an intake coordinator to determine eligibility for PHO, call Schedule Outpatient Informational.
To make a referral by phone, please call the intake line at 508-838-2337. Referral sources can complete a referral form.
All major insurances accepted. Insurance eligibility will be determined in your initial assessment call.
