Provider Referral - Partial Day Hospitalization Program
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Thank you for considering your patient for the Overlake Partial Day Hospital program, an outpatient partial hospitalization program. Call us at 425-688-5681 for more information.
Program Overview
Program type
Voluntary adult partial hospitalization program
Population served
Adults aged 18 and older
Primary clinical focus
Mood-related and anxiety-based symptoms requiring stabilization and a higher level of care than routine outpatient treatment
Format
Structured, group-based day treatment in an outpatient setting
Schedule
Monday through Friday, approximately 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Typical length of stay
Approximately 6 to 10 days, depending on clinical need
Treatment model
Evidence-based group therapies, medication management, individualized treatment planning, activity therapies, and transition planning
Referral requirement
Referrals are not required. Patients may self-initiate contact, be referred by outpatient providers, or access treatment after an ED visit or inpatient discharge.
When to Consider Referral
- The patient is age 18 or older and voluntarily seeking treatment.
- Symptoms are not adequately managed with a typical outpatient treatment plan.
- The patient needs rapid, comprehensive assessment and short-term stabilization.
- The patient may be stepping down from inpatient psychiatric care or intensifying outpatient treatment to prevent hospitalization.
- The patient can safely participate in a structured group program and return home outside program hours.
- The patient has an adequate support system to maintain stability during non-program hours.
- The psychiatric condition is expected to respond to short-term therapy and medical interventions.
Frequently Asked Questions for Referring Providers
What diagnoses or conditions are typically appropriate for the program?
Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Adjustment Disorder, Psychotic disorders
What are not appropriate diagnoses or conditions to refer?
We cannot admit patients on the sole basis of a trauma disorder, personality disorder, OCD, anxiety disorder, eating disorder, ADHD, ASD, or substance use disorder. Our scope of practice is to stabilize acute manifestations of depression, mania, and/or psychosis.
Is the program appropriate for substance use as the primary diagnosis?
No. Co-existing substance use may be considered when psychiatric admission criteria are met and substance use is not the primary indication for admission.
Do you offer DBT?
No. The program is based on CBT. Patient who would benefit from a DBT-focused program will be given other resources.
Is this an inpatient program?
No. The program is outpatient day treatment. Patients attend programming during the day and return home afterward.
Is individual therapy offered?
Treatment is primarily group-based, with psychiatric provider involvement and clinical mental health therapist support. Individual therapy can be offered when clinically indicated as an adjunct to the program.
Is medication management included?
Yes. Medication management and check-ins are led by the psychiatric provider, with symptom monitoring, education, and coordination with outpatient providers when appropriate.
Can patients step down from inpatient care?
Yes. The program may be appropriate for patients transitioning from a more structured level of care or strengthening outpatient treatment to prevent hospitalization.
What should I tell patients to expect?
Patients should expect a short-term, structured, group-based day program focused on stabilization, coping skills, medication management, life balance, interpersonal skills, and transition planning.
What insurance do you accept?
Most commercial insurances are accepted in addition to Medicare. Medicaid and Tricare are not currently accepted.