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If you’re not getting the support you need from therapy, are struggling at work or at home, or have just been feeling overwhelmed – it might be time to try a day hospital program.
Our caring and compassionate mental health professionals will work closely with you to ensure you get the support you need.
Our 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 and typically participate in our program for 2 – 3 weeks.
Learn more: Why choose Sheppard Pratt | Treatments we offer | Who we treat | Where our day hospitals are located.
What does the Sheppard Pratt day hospital treat?
When should I consider getting mental healthcare at Sheppard Pratt’s day hospital?
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.
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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 are Sheppard Pratt day hospitals located?
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!