Partial hospital care may prevent the need for hospitalization or serve as a means of shortening a hospital stay. Some patients in the program may have been in inpatient settings and need assistance making the transition to home. Groups and therapies provided include psychotherapy, illness management, issues of aging, coping with loss, creative arts therapies, goals groups, stress management, building relationships, family counseling and case management. Patients meet with a case manager and psychiatrist as a component of their care. Duration of treatment varies from 10 to 30 visits.
Patients attend the program three to five days per week or as prescribed by their doctor.
Transportation is provided for those in need within a wide geographical area of McLean's Belmont campus. Medicare covers most treatment costs. Supplemental insurance usually covers remaining costs. Hospital staff will assist patients and their families in determining coverage. McLean Hospital is a nationally recognized leader in the field of mental health and outcomes assessments.