Partial hospitalization

Mental health outpatient treatment in Caldwell, Idaho

West Valley Medical Center offers partial hospitalization program (PHP). PHP is an outpatient mental health service where clients attend Monday through Friday, for 4 hours per day, for an average of 6–8 weeks. It is medically supervised with comprehensive therapeutic and clinical services for clients.

Telehealth option: May be available based upon need.

For more information about our PHP services, please call (208) 453-4333.

The partial hospitalization program is primarily for individuals who are experiencing increased mental health symptoms, disturbances in behavior, or other conditions that negatively impact their ability to function in their daily lives. However, these individuals must not currently pose an immediate threat to themselves or others, and require more acute care such as the West Valley Medical Center inpatient mental health program.

PHP is a voluntary intensive group therapy program for adult patients who are 18 years old and older. This method of treatment may help if you have been hospitalized multiple times due to mental health symptoms interfering with daily responsibilities and your ability to function independently. Ultimately, the goal of PHP is to decrease the need for inpatient hospitalization by helping you learn the skills you need to cope with symptoms when they arise.

Mental health specialists

We use a team approach to treat behavioral health conditions. This means you receive treatment and support from multiple mental health professionals, each with a unique skill set. In PHP you will work with:

• Psychiatrists
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors
• Licensed Clinical Social Workers
• Registered Nurses
• Psychiatric Technicians
• Music and Activities Therapists
• Other behavioral health professionals

PHP treatment services

Using proven therapeutic approaches such as group therapy, medication management, and individualized treatment plans, you have the opportunity to obtain the help you have been seeking. Behavioral health treatments are provided in a safe, secure and confidential setting.

In PHP you receive:

• Four daily group therapy sessions led by licensed clinical staff, registered nurse, activities therapist Monday through Friday for a total of 20 hours per week
• Individual therapy sessions as needed with the intent of transitioning into a therapist in the community
• Behavioral Health and Psychosocial Assessments to determine current mental health needs and eligible for the program
• Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation for medication management and eligible for the program
• Activity Therapy Assessment to expand coping skills and increase personal insight
• Nursing Assessment to evaluate medical needs and/or concerns
• Individualized treatment plan
• Weekly meetings with our psychiatrist
• Treatment for addiction
• Diagnostic services
• Discharge planning/coordination of client safety plan

How do I qualify for PHP?

Call us today to set up an appointment to determine program eligibility. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and feel you may be a threat to yourself or others, go to your nearest emergency room.

Also, our behavioral health center offers an inpatient mental health program for patients who need the support of short-term hospitalization to treat a mental health issue.