Transitions Outpatient
Behavioral Health Programs
Welcome
Seniors Partial Hospitalization Program
The Seniors Partial Hospitalization Program, for ages 65 and over, is a comprehensive, short-term, outpatient program that provides support and treatment for older adults facing emotional or behavioral health difficulties. The structured format provides medical monitoring as well as therapeutic groups and activities. The program can be used as a step down from inpatient treatment as well as a program for older adults needing an intensive level of care, but not hospitalization. The program enables older adults to address their problems while remaining in their homes or communities.
Timing
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Assessment
Each prospective patient receives a complete assessment to ensure that the program addresses their needs. The assessment includes a review of:
- Current issues and problems
- Observable changes in daily activities
- Medical/emotional issues that might be of concern
Following the assessment, a personalized treatment plan is developed.
Program Benefits
- Case management services
- Neuropsychological testing, if needed
- Medication management, if needed
- Group therapy
- Individual/family therapy as required
- Lunch, snacks, and drinks
- Free transportation inside the Perimeter
The Team
- Geriatric psychiatrist
- Advance practice nurse
- Licensed social worker
- Licensed professional counselors
Program Activities
- Cognitive therapy
- Assertiveness training
- Grief management
- Anger management counseling
- Problem-solving exercises
- Coping skills training for depression/anxiety
- Expression of feelings in a safe, confidential environment
- Leisure planning
- Relaxation techniques
- Relapse prevention counseling
- Stress management counseling
Insurance Information
Medicare Part B generally covers 80 percent of the program fees. Medicare supplemental plans and Medicaid typically will reimburse the secondary costs of the Program. Most other insurance carriers also provide coverage. Patients will be advised of their insurance coverage upon admission.
Adult Intensive Outpatient Program
The Adult Intensive Outpatient Program can be a helpful resource for those seeking to learn effective coping and preventive awareness skills. Participants engage in group therapy, medication management and case management, during which they process and explore real-life situations as they happen and practice newly acquired healthy behavioral skills. Our multidisciplinary clinical team individually manages the treatment needs of program participants.
Timing
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Program Benefits
- Can act as a step-down program for hospitalized patients
- An effective way to shorten inpatient stays
- Offers patients an immediate alternative to traditional outpatient care when the need is urgent
- The program’s flexible schedule can benefit working adults
Program Topics
- Managing depression and anxiety
- Guilt and shame
- Crisis management
- Family dynamics
- Healthy relationships
- Community resources
- Healthy boundaries
- Coping with change
Young Adult Intensive Outpatient Program
The Young Adult Intensive Outpatient Program, for ages 18-28, can be a helpful resource for those seeking to learn effective coping and preventive awareness skills. Participants engage in group therapy, medication management and case management, during which they process and explore real-life situations as they happen and practice newly acquired healthy behavioral skills. Our multidisciplinary clinical team individually manages the treatment needs of program participants.
Timing
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Program Benefits
- Can act as a step-down program for hospitalized patients
- An effective way to shorten inpatient stays
- Offers patients an immediate alternative to traditional outpatient care when the need is urgent
- The program’s flexible schedule can benefit working adults
Program Topics
- Managing depression and anxiety
- Guilt and shame
- Crisis management
- Family dynamics
- Healthy relationships
- Community resources
- Healthy boundaries
- Coping with change
Referrals: 404-560-6978
Fax: 404-560-6557
Email: ewwhtransitions.intake@emoryhealthcare.org
If your medical problem is an emergency, please call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room.
