Our Teen Full-Day Outpatient Treatment Program, commonly known as a partial hospitalization program (PHP), is the most comprehensive outpatient program we offer. It combines evidence-based therapies, individual counseling, and recovery-focused activities led by expert-level clinicians, all within a supportive peer environment. The Teen Full-Day Outpatient Treatment Program offers a high level of care provided in a structured, all-day program.
In addition to individual counseling and therapy, your child will get the opportunity to attend group therapy sessions with peers. They can share their experiences, hear from other kids around their age, and learn that they’re not alone in their struggles. These group sessions are facilitated by one of our expert clinicians and take place multiple times a week.
Throughout the program, your teen will also have access to a psychiatric nurse practitioner for medication management or family support needs, when appropriate. Additionally, a dedicated case manager will monitor your child’s progress and provide ongoing support throughout their treatment journey.
To help your child stay on track academically, our instructor will coordinate directly with their school to obtain assigned coursework and homework. This ensures your child can maintain continuity in their education and keep pace with their peers while receiving the care they need.
Start With a Comprehensive Assessment
Upon admission, we conduct a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment to identify any underlying mental health concerns contributing to your teen’s challenging behaviors. This process evaluates the social, biological, and psychological factors influencing their development.
Using the results of this thorough assessment, our master’s-level clinicians will determine the most appropriate level of care and design a highly personalized treatment plan for your teen. Additionally, to help your family prepare for life after outpatient treatment, our team will connect you with supportive resources available outside of Pillars.
Teen Full-Day Treatment (PHP) Schedule in Concord
If you think that the Teen Full-Day Treatment Program is right for your child, we typically recommend that they commit to it for five days a week to start. This lets your child experience the full scope of treatment we can provide and helps establish good habits early on. The table below shows what an average schedule may look like, but the schedule isn’t set in stone. We’re willing to work with you and your child to craft a treatment plan that fits your goals, schedules, and needs. If your teen does not require or would like to opt out of academic support, we can adjust their schedule to accommodate that.
Typical Full-Day Schedule
| 8:00 – 8:30 | Daily Check-in |
| 8:30 – 10:00 | Academic Support |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Group |
| 11:00 – 12:30 | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group |
| 12:30 – 1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Group |
| 2:00 – 3:00 | Practicing Therapeutic Skills |
| 3:00 – 3:30 | Process & Wrap-up |
In addition to the schedule, the Teen Full-Day Treatment Program includes weekly individual therapy sessions for your teen, biweekly case management, and additional support as needed. As a parent or guardian, you’ll receive weekly progress updates, information about your teen’s schedule or program changes, and guidance on how to reinforce the skills and lessons your child is learning in treatment.
Ensuring Academic Continuity For Your Child
One of the first questions parents ask is, “What about my child’s schoolwork?” We’re glad you asked.
We understand that falling behind academically during treatment can create additional mental health challenges, such as stress, anxiety, shame, and lower self-esteem.
That’s why a key component of our teen outpatient programs involves our state-certified teacher working directly with your teen’s school. They will collect coursework and assignments to ensure your teen maintains academic continuity and stays on track with their classmates throughout treatment.
At Pillars Health Group, our clinical services form the foundation of our comprehensive care. Our expert clinical team relies on evidence-based therapies and treatment modalities to uncover the underlying causes of the mental health challenges your child may be experiencing. Through a combination of individual and peer-focused therapies, we help empower your child to build a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Our clinical services encompass a wide range of therapeutic approaches, including medication management (when appropriate), comprehensive case management, and various outpatient therapy options.
In addition to clinical treatment, your teen will also engage in what we call “mindful movement,” incorporating physical exercise that supports healing of both the body and the mind.
Types of Teen Treatment We Offer in Concord, Massachusetts
We’ve designed the Teen Full-Day Treatment Program to treat a variety of mental health conditions that your youth could be facing, including, but not limited to:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Trauma
- Grief
- Personality disorders
- Self-Harm/Suicidal Ideation
- Disordered eating
- Body dysmorphia
- Attachment-based issues
- Family conflict
- Social/emotional challenges
Teen Outpatient Treatment Programs FAQ
If you’re concerned about your child being able to commit to the Half-Day or Full-Day schedules, no worries. Our counselors are here to help. Regardless of their schedule and commitments, we’re willing to work with you and them to design a treatment program that fits both of your goals, schedules, and needs. Let us help you find a flexible path toward healing.
In outpatient treatment, your child can maintain their daily schooling and responsibilities while still getting the help and resources they need to promote emotional growth. Inpatient treatment involves living at a facility and receiving 24/7 care. At Pillars Health Group, we specialize in outpatient treatment and do not provide inpatient treatment.
Outpatient treatment typically lasts 8 to 12 weeks, but it can be longer or shorter depending on your child’s unique treatment needs and progress.
Yes. This is a foundational part of our outpatient care. Our team will work with your child’s school to help ensure they receive the assignments and resources they need to keep up with their classmates.
Yes. Outpatient treatment at Pillars Health Group is completely confidential. HIPAA regulations require treatment providers to protect the privacy and confidentiality of you and your child.
Yes. Parents and other family members can be involved in your child’s treatment plan, and family support is incorporated into care. All of our teen treatment programs include collaborative family services.
Most health insurance plans cover teen outpatient treatment to some extent. If you’re unsure whether your insurance will cover treatment, simply complete our insurance verification form and our team will verify your benefits. We strive to make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
