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We can help your child get back on track this summer

If your son or daughter has been struggling with their mental health this year, summer is the perfect time to help them get healthy, 

For children between age 10 and 18 who need more help than outpatient therapy can provide, Sheppard Pratt offers a therapeutic day hospital, also known as a partial hospitalization program. Staffed by empathetic mental health experts experienced with children and adolescents, the day hospital is a supportive, healing environment designed to provide youth with the tools and training to help them thrive at home and in school next year. Take a virtual tour of the child and adolescent day hospital. 

Day hospitals provide a schedule that aligns with a typical school day, (Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.). On average, youth participate in the day hospital program for 2 – 3 weeks. Our programming includes group therapy, meetings with a clinician for medication (as needed), and ensuring youth have an effective treatment plan after they complete the program. Learn more by reviewing frequently asked questions. 

Complete the form to connect with us. You can also get started by calling our team.

Summer is the right time to consider the Sheppard Pratt day hospital. 

  • Summers typically offer far more flexibility (for both students and adults)
  • No missed school—or pressure to catch up on assignments
  • We offer continued daily structure to support your child’s routine
  • Fewer school-related stressors, allowing more focus on mental health.

Find out if your loved one is a good fit for our child and adolescent day hospital. 

Summer sample schedule

TIME GROUP
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Check-In and Self-Assessment
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Group 1: Community Meeting & Goals
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Group 2: Psychotherapy
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Group 3: What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Group 4: Identifying Negative Thoughts
12:20 - 1:10 p.m. Lunch
1:10 - 2:10 p.m. Group 5: Self Esteem
2:10 - 3:00 p.m. Group 6: Mindful Movement and Creative Expression
3:00 p.m. Wrap Up & Check Out

Frequently Asked Questions  

Why should I choose Sheppard Pratt for mental healthcare?

Sheppard Pratt is the largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health services in the U.S. And, we've been consistently ranked as a top national psychiatric hospital by U.S. News & World Report for more than 30 years.

Each Sheppard Pratt day hospital patient is supported by a team of highly experienced, compassionate mental health professionals.

Sheppard Pratt has a network of hundreds of mental health professionals and 160+ mental health related programs so we can seamlessly support each of our patients along their unique mental health journey.