Partial Hospitalization

Two Rivers Psychiatric Hospital recognizes the need in the community for the treatment of mental disorders, substance abuse, and co-existing disorders. The Partial Hospitalization Program offers patients treatment in an outpatient setting, allowing the patient to return home each evening.

The PHP program also provides services for individuals not meeting criteria for inpatient hospitalization and those who have completed their inpatient treatment and need continuing care while transitioning to life at home.

This progam meets daily from 8:45am until 3:0pm. Transportation is available from most locations in the Kansas City metropolitan area and is based on need.

There are breaks provided throughout the day and lunch is provided in the cafeteria.

Program Contents:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Understanding the effects of thinking patterns on emotions, learning about cognitive thought distortions and gaining needed awareness to correct them, learning and challenging irrational beliefs.

emotional regulation therapy

Working to develop DBT skills to reduce destructive emotions including: accepting reality, letting go of emotional suffering, distraction techniques, self-soothing techniques, reducing vulnerability to negative emotions, improving the moment, evaluating the pros and cons of tolerating distress.

topic groups

Grief and loss, anger management, relationship issues, assertiveness training, developing a positive belief system, and affirmation group.

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND ABUSE

Understanding the effects of substance use on mood disorders, negative effects of alcohol and drugs of abuse, understanding the disease of alcoholism/addiction, including genetic predisposition and progression, managing cravings, introduction to 12-Step meetings and concepts, and relapse prevention.

MODALITY

The patients meet in a supportive group setting with a mental health professional focused on acquiring the skills and knowledge listed above. Creative elements such as music, role playing, and the use of therapeutic props are included in the experience to add interest and variety to the treatment day.

PSYCHIATRIC CARE

In addition to meeting daily with a mental health professional, the patient will meet with a psychiatrist to receive individualized psychiatric care and will participate weekly in a meds management group to be educated on the importance of following their medication regimen.

AFTERCARE PLANNING

Each patient will have a scheduled appointment with a therapist and psychiatrist in their community as part of their aftercare plan to insure the continuation of their recovery. In addition, the Two Rivers Outpatient Program is available for ongoing care three evenings a week as aftercare to the Partial Hospitalization Program.

TO ASK QUESTIONS OR SCHEDULE AN ASSESSMENT CALL (816) 382-6300 OR 1-800-225-8577

If you or someone you know would benefit from this program, call a hospital with a national reputation for excellence...Call Two Rivers Hospital (816) 382-6300 or (800) 225-8577 for a free confidential assessment.

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