If you're not getting the support you need from therapy, are struggling at work, school or at home, or have just been feeling overwhelmed – it might be time to try a day hospital program for your mental health. Our caring and compassionate mental health professionals will work closely with you to ensure you get the support you need. Take a virtual tour of the Sheppard Pratt day hospital.
Day hospital, also called a ‘partial hospitalization program’, provides mental health treatment in a group setting Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Our patients go home each afternoon. On average, people participate in our program for 2 – 3 weeks.
What does the Sheppard Pratt day hospital treat?
- Depression
- Anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Other mood disorders
When should I consider getting mental healthcare at Sheppard Pratt’s day hospital?
- When work or home life is becoming overwhelming, or you’re falling behind
- If weekly therapy is not enough support
- If you are transitioning back to life at home after an inpatient stay
Who does the Sheppard Pratt day hospital treat?
Our day hospitals treat both adults and children/adolescents (aged 10-17). Our child/adolescent day hospitals are designed with age-appropriate programming and support.
Why should I select Sheppard Pratt?
Sheppard Pratt is the largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health services in the U.S., and has been consistently ranked as a top national psychiatric hospital by U.S. News & World Report for more than 30 years.
Take a virtual tour of the day hospital.
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.
What kind of treatment do you provide?
Every day, patients participate in six and a half hours of therapeutic programming. We use a group therapy model and offer:
- Group treatment
- Supportive counseling
- Medication and symptom management as needed
- Treatment planning
- Family meetings
A sample schedule includes:
| 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 |
Do you take insurance?
We are in network with most commercial insurance plans, as well as Medicare and Maryland Medicaid.
Where is day hospital available?
Sheppard Pratt offers day hospital programs for adults and children/adolescents at both our Towson, MD campus and our Baltimore/Washington Campus in Elkridge, MD.
I had an incredible life changing experience at Sheppard Pratt. After just the first day I felt something positive inside. I learned so much about myself, how to live healthy (mind and body), how to cope, how to heal…and more. Plus they make learning and GROUP so much fun! Thank you Sheppard Pratt!
Take the Next Step
Please visit one of our Psychiatric Urgent Care facilities to meet with one of our mental health experts. Complete the form below to connect with us and learn more about the process. Questions? Call the day hospital team at: 410-938-4949.
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