Intensive Day Treatment Programs for children and teens
Day Treatment, or partial-hospital programs, offers full-day mental health care in a caring setting. Patients come during the day for therapy and return home each evening. This program gives more support than regular outpatient visits without needing an overnight stay. It's a helpful step for those leaving the hospital or anyone needing extra help with their mental health. Partial programs include group, individual, and family therapies under the supervision of a psychiatrist. Our goal is to help patients recover while staying connected to their daily lives.
“It definitely helped with my social anxiety and learning how to cope with people. I learned that people can love you even if they know what you’ve been through.”
Admission Criteria: Is Day Treatment Right for Your Child?
Our Day Treatment programs are designed for children and teens who meet specific criteria:
- Are suicidal
- Have suicidal thoughts or feelings without actually planning to end their life
- Stop attending school or are failing their classes
- Self-harm without suicidal intent
- Act defiant towards family and others
- Use/abuse drugs and alcohol
- Struggle with behavioral problems in multiple settings
- Have mental health disorders (depression, anxiety, etc.) that aren’t improving with therapy
Kidstar Day Treatment Program
Ages 5–12
Kidstar is a daily treatment program for children 5–12 years of age that assists in clarifying the diagnosis of children with emotional and behavioral challenges. The treatment team includes board certified child/adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, expressive therapists, and an education specialist. Together they create an individualized treatment plan for each child.
Treatment includes multiple important elements:
- A psychiatric evaluation
- Individual and family therapy
- Psychological and educational evaluations
- School recommendations
- Social skills training
Teenscope Day Treatment Program
For Teens
Teenscope is a daily treatment program for teens ages 12–18 that assists in several key areas:
- Clarifying diagnosis
- Resolving family issues
- Providing treatment for all mental health issues.
When appropriate, we also address chemical dependency issues
The treatment team includes board certified child/adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, expressive therapists, an education specialist, as well as an addiction specialist, when appropriate. Together, with the patient and their family, the care team creates an individualized treatment plan.
The adolescents are evaluated for medication needs and participate in a psychoeducational assessment and additional psychological testing to provide the best course of treatment.
Teenscope includes a fully accredited education program allowing patients to earn credit toward graduation. The education specialist serves as a liaison to the patient’s school and provides advocacy and coordination when the student returns to their school.
Contact Us About Our Youth Mental Health Programs
We want to ensure that your child gets quality care that best fits their mental health needs. If you’re not sure which mental health program is most appropriate for your child, please call us at 801-583-2500.
If your child is experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors or is in immediate danger of harming themself or others, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or Utah Crisis Line at 801-587-3000.
Offered in two convenient locations
We provide a safe and inviting environment for your child.
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Teenscope Program Builds Confidence and Helps Utah Teen Overcome Social Anxiety
Sammy’s mental health suffered after her parents divorced. She began cutting herself as a cry for help. Her therapist recommended she try HMHI’s Teenscope program. There, Sammy gained confidence and learned healthy coping skills to help with her anxiety.
