At Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital, located in Nashville, Tennessee, we want to meet our patients wherever they are on their healing journeys. Our Full Circle partial hospitalization program can be an ideal outpatient treatment option for people who do not need 24/7 care.
Introduction to Our Partial Hospitalization Program
We are pleased to offer a partial hospitalization program (PHP) for adults age 18 and older who need structured treatment in an outpatient setting.
The Full Circle PHP at our hospital offers treatment for individuals who need a higher level of care than traditional outpatient services but do not need inpatient hospitalization or residential care. Our PHP is designed to help individuals learn how to manage symptoms of mental health concerns while maintaining their daily routines.
In our virtual and on-site PHP, we offer care that helps adults who are struggling with various behavioral health concerns, including:
- Anxiety disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Schizophrenia
- Neurocognitive disorders
- Co-occurring substance use disorders
You can enter our PHP directly as a step-up from our intensive outpatient program (IOP) or as a step-down after completing our inpatient program. Patients typically stay in our PHP for four to six weeks, but that can vary based on each person’s needs.
Features of Care in Our PHP
In our Full Circle partial hospitalization program, we use many different types of evidence-based and research-backed treatment methods to help make sure that our patients get the all-inclusive care they need. Examples of the types of therapies we offer include:
- Individual therapy: In individual therapy, patients meet one-on-one with a licensed therapist in a confidential setting. Here, patients can talk through their experiences, develop coping skills and receive the individualized support they need as they work toward healing. Individual therapy sessions are offered on a case-by-case basis.
- Group therapy: Daily group therapy sessions allow patients to connect with others who are facing similar challenges. In these sessions, patients can provide one another with support and encouragement, which can help ease the feelings of isolation struggling with a mental health concern often causes. The therapist leading the group sessions may cover many different topics, including social support, medication compliance, sleep hygiene, relationship conflict resolution, anger management, identifying triggers, positive coping skills, self-care, mindfulness, cognitive stimulation and reminiscing.
- Family therapy: Family therapy is available on a case-by-case basis. A therapist leads these sessions, and a patient’s individual care plan will outline whether these sessions will be included as part of their treatment process.
- Experiential therapy: In addition to group, individual and family therapy sessions, patients in our PHP have the opportunity to take part in experiential activities. We offer music and art therapy daily.
The team of professionals at Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital incorporates a variety of treatment modalities in each type of therapy provided, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing and expressive therapy.
Admissions Process
At Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, we are here to support you on your path to healing. Whether you’re seeking help on your own, stepping down from inpatient care or moving up from our intensive outpatient program, we are here to help.
Upon your arrival at our hospital, our intake specialists will conduct a thorough evaluation by performing a series of psychological assessments to help us better understand your specific needs. We will use this information to create a personalized treatment plan for you and, when the time comes, to plan your transition out of our care.
If you have any questions about our Full Circle PHP, or if you would like to learn about any of the services we offer at our hospital, please contact us today. A member of our team is ready to help.
This content was written on behalf of and reviewed by the clinical staff at Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital.
