If you find that your child needs extra support for their mental health this summer, Sheppard Pratt has the resources and programs to help them thrive.
Sheppard Pratt offers a type of program called a day hospital, also known as a partial hospitalization program. The day hospital provides more intensive care than outpatient therapy but is not around-the-clock like inpatient treatment. 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 day hospital 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. Answer a few questions to find out if our day hospital is a good fit for you.
Why is summer the right time to consider the Sheppard Pratt day hospital?
- No missing school or worrying about making up missed work
- Your child will maintain the structure they get at school
- Fewer school-related stressors means more time to focus on mental health
What are some common reasons for seeking care at a Sheppard Pratt day hospital?
- Trouble focusing, participating at, or attending school
- Issues with behavior in the classroom or at home
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Needing more intensive support than outpatient therapy provides
- A smoother transition home after an inpatient stay
What kind of treatment do you provide?
Every day, our patients participate in six and a half hours of therapeutic programming designed for a individuals between 10 and 17 years old. We use a group therapy model in our day hospital programs and offer:
- Group treatment
- Supportive counseling
- Medication and symptom management as needed
- Treatment planning
- Aftercare planning and coordination
- Family meetings
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.
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.
Do you take insurance?
We are in network with most commercial insurance plans, as well as Medicare and Maryland Medicaid.
Locations
Sheppard Pratt offers child and adolescent day hospital programs at both our Towson and Elkridge (near BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport). We also offer adult day hospitals at each location.
I went there for 2 weeks and I have the best impression. Everybody who worked with me and other patients was so nice, attentive, and caring! So thankful for this team, they're truly the best caregivers.
Contact Day Hospital Admissions Today
Fill out the form to connect with a member of our team about enrolling your child in a Sheppard Pratt day hospital program today. Or, give us a call at – 410-938-4949.
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