Young Adult Track at the Adult Partial Hospital Program

The YA track is integrated with the General Track, meaning it has the same group times, daily therapy/medication management, treatment modalities, and skills group opportunities. However, individuals on this track will also connect with, gain support and learn from young adult peers within a dedicated interpersonal group space. Additionally, our team works to provide age-appropriate support and tailors both individual therapy and medication management to meet each person’s unique needs. This comprehensive treatment approach is designed to support young adults in regaining emotional well-being, daily functioning, and greater independence. 

Stepping into adulthood can feel overwhelming and isolating. Dealing with mental health challenges on top of that can make it even harder to navigate, especially on your own. In this track we hope to provide a compassionate and inclusive space where you don’t have to walk alone.

Individuals in this track are often working towards:

• Fostering connections with supportive peers and professionals
• Improving ability to respond effectively to emotion and crisis situations
• Improving self-awareness and insight into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
• Building effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Identifying personal values and valued life directions
• Taking steps toward personal goals related to education, work, or relationships
• Recognizing and embracing strengths, challenges, and self-identity

The track is inclusive for those with a range of mental health diagnoses.

See the conditions we treat

Those who tend to find this track most useful notice their mental health is getting in the way of living their day-to-day lives and may report:

• Feeling lost/lack of direction in their next life steps
• Having difficulty completing daily life tasks and/or self-care
• Low motivation and engagement in meaningful activities
• Trouble coping with academic or career decisions and stress
• Facing uncertainty about the future
• Difficulty managing increased independence/responsibility
• Struggling to balance work, school, and/or personal life
• Feeling isolated, lonely, or disconnected from peers.
• Trouble building/maintaining daily routines

Individuals are assessed for fit with the track upon admission to the program. People in the Young Adult Track may also participate in the BEAR Track, if appropriate.

The average length of our stay is two to three weeks. However, each patient has an individualized treatment plan, so the timing may vary.

See admission criteria for general admission requirements for the Brown University Health Adult Partial Program.

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.

7:45 to 8:30 a.m. - Program Check-In

Check-in group runs via Zoom from 7:45 to 8:30. 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.

It is also possible a provider may schedule to meet individually during this time.

8:45 to 9:30 a.m. - Morning Skills Group

General skills groups are based in ACT or DBT.

9:45 to 10 a.m. - Optional Meditation Group

Practice mindfulness techniques to help cope with symptoms and enhance well-being.

10:15 to 11:45 a.m. - Interpersonal Group

This is a space to build connection and peer support with other young adults, while practicing and applying new skills to move toward treatment goals.

11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. - Break/Individual Sessions/Lunch

12:45 to 1:30 p.m. - Afternoon Skills Group

General skills groups are based in ACT or DBT.

1:30- to 2 p.m.- Break/Individual Sessions/Lunch