Child Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Our outpatient program helps your child recover from mental and behavioral health issues. Children receive intensive therapy during the day and return home at night and on weekends.
Child PHP at The Ridge: Why Choose Us?
The child partial hospitalization program (PHP) at The Ridge is for children ages 5 to 12. Your child may be stepping down from our inpatient program. Or they may enter the program directly with a referral.
Our children’s outpatient program meets Monday through Friday. Children typically attend for two to four weeks. We provide breakfast, lunch and snacks. Transportation options may be available – please contact us to learn more.
If your child is dealing with mental or behavioral issues, we can help. Our staff is specially trained to take a trauma-informed approach to care, helping your child recover and thrive in an encouraging, compassionate environment.
At The Ridge, you’ll find:
- Skilled care providers: Your child works with therapists, an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and an aftercare specialist, who provides support following treatment. Our therapists specialize in child counseling, so your child gets the help they need.
- Evidence-based treatment: We provide evidence-based treatment methods, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). These approaches, grounded in current research and our clinical knowledge, help your child learn coping skills.
- Structured environment: Your child’s day is structured with group therapy sessions, movement groups and social skills groups. A regular, daily schedule provides an environment that fosters recovery and healing.
- Small groups: Group therapy sessions have 8 to 12 kids so your child can get the attention they need.
- Family involvement: We offer weekly family therapy sessions so you can participate in your child’s recovery.
- School support: Your child works with a certified teacher to help them keep up with their schoolwork.
- Transportation services: Transportation options may be available – please contact us to learn more.
Children’s Mental and Behavioral Health Issues We Treat
We specialize in therapy for kids. Our staff is trained to treat children dealing with:
- Anxiety
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Depression
- Grief
- Mood disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Social anxiety
- Stress
- Trauma
Children’s Outpatient Program: What to Expect
Your child’s day is structured with group sessions to help them learn the skills they need to get better. Here is a sample day might look like:
- Breakfast and process group to check in and discuss feelings
- Movement group to learn body-based coping skills, such as yoga
- Workbook group to understand the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviors
- Lunch
- Social skills group to improve your child’s social skills
- Snack and educational video about mental and behavioral disorders
PHP for Teens
We offer services for teens through our adolescent PHP. This program meets Monday through Friday.
We’re Here for You
The Ridge Behavioral Health System offers treatment and services for children, adolescents and adults. We have professionals ready to help you explore the best treatment options for you or a loved one 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us toll-free at 800-753-4673 or 859-269-2325 for a level of care assessment. All information is held in the strictest of confidence.
