Mental Health PHP

Today’s world is full of challenges, and life can feel difficult. Thoughts and feelings can get overwhelming, and you may need more support than you get from weekly therapy visits. The mental health partial hospitalization program (PHP) at Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center provides a day treatment program that allows for deeper exploration and healing.

Mental health PHP is a day treatment program that evolves with you. Program hours are 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Most people are in the program for two to three weeks. PHP is available for adults age 18 and older.

Everyone’s time here is different. You receive a personalized experience, unique to your situation, as you learn to reframe your thoughts and gain new skills.

We meet in small groups, supporting each other. Whether you are new to the program or ready to graduate, you gain support from sharing your experience and listening to others. Your treatment plan also includes individual therapy, medication management and activities for your mind and body.

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center treats a wide variety of mental health conditions, including:

• Anxiety
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Personality disorders
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Schizophrenia
• Trauma

Virginia Beach Psychiatric Center tailors your care to help you reach your goals. Individual and group discussions and activities put your needs first, in a comfortable, healing environment.

Our skilled psychiatrists, registered nurses, social workers and therapists moderate our mental health PHP. We help you process your thoughts, feelings and experiences in therapeutic ways that respect your boundaries.

About halfway through your mental health PHP journey, you undergo a mid-program assessment. We help you understand where you’ve progressed and how you can continue your growth and awareness.

Each morning, you check in and join your group for evidence-based treatment with proven results. Programming includes:

• Process group: You learn from different perspectives, giving and receiving feedback in a supportive, encouraging therapeutic setting.
• Activity group: You may participate in art therapy or outdoor recreation or listen to guest speakers who specialize in relaxation techniques and other practical skills.
• Psychoeducation group: This daily discussion is based on common themes within your group. You may talk about anxiety, depression, emotional management, mindfulness and relationships. We also offer cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which can help you identify and change negative thoughts and behaviors.
• Check-out group: Participants meet to discuss the day’s activities and prepare to go home to a supportive environment.

 At the end of your PHP journey, you have a set of actionable and sustainable mental health tools that can help you thrive in your daily life. You can also get ongoing help through support groups and community resources.

Call our crisis line at 757-627-5433 or walk into our lobby. We are here for you 24/7. You can also contact us for more information.