The general track is the primary program pathway for most individuals seeking a partial hospital level of support. It includes daily group and individual therapy, medication management, and comprehensive care coordination.
This track is 100% virtual, allowing access to short-term intensive mental health care across Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Learn more about the level of care in the Adult Partial Hospital Program
The general track emphasizes acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), an evidence-based approach to mental health care. ACT addresses common mental and behavioral patterns that people universally struggle with such as avoidance of pain/discomfort, getting hooked by past or future thinking, and over-focus on external expectations and goals. The patterns targeted in ACT have been shown to underlie a wide range of mental health diagnoses and related concerns. Through ACT, individuals learn practical skills to respond to and process difficult thoughts and emotions while also identifying and building on personal strengths and experiences. The goal is to help people feel more connected to their present lives, take meaningful, value-driven action, and reduce suffering in the face of pain.
We strive to foster curiosity, self-compassion, and a sense of possibility, even when life feels heavy. ACT uses creative metaphors and hands-on experiences to support learning in a lighter environment that encourages progress without pressure to get it perfect.
This track also incorporates other third-wave treatments into group and individual care.
There is the opportunity to participate in integrated specialty tracks offering groups with special focus in:
Emotion regulation and related disorders, for example, borderline personality disorder (BPD), using dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Learn about the BEAR Track
Young adulthood and related concerns
Learn about the Young Adult Track
This general track is appropriate for a range of mental health diagnoses and/or those navigating major life events (for example, grief/loss, job transition, intense stress) who are finding it difficult to engage in their life the way they would want to.
Those who benefit from this track and partial hospital level of care often report:
Individuals will be assessed for fit upon admission to the program.
The average length of participation is two to three weeks. However, each patient has an individualized treatment plan, so the timing may vary.
The program runs Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Individual therapy and psychiatry sessions take place at various points throughout the treatment day. Attendance at groups and all individual sessions is expected.
Check-in group runs via zoom from 7:45 to 8:30 a.m. All participants must check-in and speak with a support staff to confirm attendance prior to 8:30. Attendance is not required for the duration of this group.
General skills groups are based in ACT or DBT.
Practice mindfulness techniques to help cope with symptoms and enhance well-being.
This is a space to build connection and find peer support, while practicing and applying skills to move towards treatment goals.
Those in the Young Adult Track attend a young-adult-focused interpersonal group.
General skills groups are based in ACT or DBT.
Ask questions, refer a patient, or make an appointment. A referral from your doctor is not necessary to begin treatment.
Call: 401-444-3748 for more information about the program. If you are a provider and would like to refer a new patient, download the referral form (PDF) and fax it to 401-444-8836.
Call 401-444-2128 with any questions.
