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Understanding the Levels of Care Continuum

Inpatient/ Hospitalization

  • This is the highest level of care an individual can receive
  • Inpatient care takes place in a hospital setting where individuals stay overnight (typically for several days) 
  • When is Inpatient Care Appropriate?
    • Harm to self/ harm to others
    • When constant supervision and support are needed
  • What is Inpatient Care?
    • 24/7 care and monitoring 
    • Medical and mental health support 
    • Crisis Stabilization 

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

  • A structured, full day treatment program (usually 5-6 hours a day, 5 days a week) where students go home at night. 
  • When is PHP an Appropriate Level of Care?
    • When someone needs more support than weekly therapy
    • When symptoms are significantly impacting daily functioning 
    • As a step down from inpatient care
  • What are Partial Hospitalization Programs?
    • Daily therapy (typically group 3-5 hours a day, individual counseling at least 1 hour a week, and sometimes includes family counseling)
    • Skill-building focused (coping skills, emotional regulation strategies)
    • Psychiatric support if needed

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

  • A part-time treatment program (usually a few hours a day for several days a week) 
  • When is IOP an Appropriate Level of Care?
    • When someone needs consistent support but can still manage some daily responsibilities
    • As a step down from PHP or inpatient care
    • When outpatient therapy alone isn't effective
  • What are Intensive Outpatient Programs?
    • Group therapy focused  (2-3 hours of group a day, individual counseling at least 1 hour a week, and sometimes includes family counseling)
    • Continued development of coping skill and emotional regulation strategies 
    • Focused on providing support while increasing independence 

Outpatient Care

  • The lowest level of care on the levels of care continuum
  • Regular mental health support while living at home and attending school.
  • When is Outpatient Care Appropriate?
    • For ongoing support and maintenence 
    • For mild to moderate concerns
    • After completing higher levels of care 
  • What is Outpatient Care? 
    • Individual Therapy (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly)
    • Family/ Couples Therapy
    • Psychiatric appointments if needed
    • Focused on maintaining progress, continue skill development, and support long-term well-being

Inpatient/Hospitalization Programs

  • Hunterdon Medical Center

    2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822. Call (908)-788-6100. For Emergency Call 911

  • East Mountain Youth Lodge- Carrier Clinic

    A 24 hour residential treatment center dedicated to helping adolescents navigate serious emotional, behavioral and psychological challenges. Located on the campus of Carrier Clinic in Belle Mead, NJ. This program provides a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for teens ages 13-18 years old. Phone: (800)-933-3579. Specialized, intensive care for behavioral health disorders: Depression and Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders (e.g., Bipolar Disorder), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Substance Abuse and Co-occurring Disorders, School Avoidance and Social Difficulties

PHP/PCP Programs

  • Portum Wellness

    Portum Wellness & Recovery in Annandale, NJ, offers an Adolescent Partial Care Program (PCP), a structured, multidisciplinary level of care designed for teens needing more support than traditional outpatient treatment but not requiring inpatient hospitalization. Our program provides daily therapeutic engagement, personalized treatment plans, and a supportive, skill-based environment that keeps your teen connected to home, school, and community. Call (866) 798-5556

  • High Focus

    High Focus Centers offers flexible, effective outpatient mental health treatment at convenient locations across Connecticut and New Jersey. Call Us for Mental Health Appointment Today at (877) 738-9641

  • The Living Room at Princeton

    Our Adult Partial Care Program is designed to provide intensive support and therapeutic interventions while allowing individuals to maintain certain aspects of their daily lives. This program is tailored to meet the specific needs of adults seeking comprehensive care for mental health challenges. Call (609) 563-9699

IOP Programs

  • High Focus

    Offers adolescent mental health therapy tailored to this developmental life stage. High Focus strives to offer a nurturing, nonjudgmental space where adolescents can feel safe and supported. This IOP is focused on the balance between mental health, work, school, and caregivers schedules. High Focus offers both daytime and evening groups. Groups are also delivered both in-person or virtually. Call (877)-738-9641

  • The Living Room at Princeton

    At The Living Room, we are committed to helping teenagers process feelings, learn to understand their mental health challenges and move toward personal growth and healing. Our Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides age-appropriate, targeted mental health treatment for teens. Teens enrolled in our mental health IOP have the flexibility to continue with part-time school or work while receiving the treatment they need for anxiety, depression, and other conditions. Call (609) 563-9699.

  • Portum Wellness - Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program

    Portum's Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offers focused, weekly therapeutic support for teens who require more structure than traditional outpatient therapy but do not need inpatient care. Our IOP is designed to help adolescents develop healthier coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, and build life skills while remaining connected to home, school, and daily life.

  • Thrive - Hunterdon Behavioral Health

    An intensive after-school therapeutic program for adolescent (ages 12-18 {age 18 if student is still in high school or other GED program}). Admissions Requirements: Your adolescent requires more structure and support than is provided via individual therapy or they are transitioning from an acute care setting (Inpatient or Partial Hospitalization); Your adolescent is willing to participate in group treatment and abide by the program policies and rules; The family is willing to commit to participation in the Intake Assessment, weekly family sessions and the treatment and discharge planning process; Your adolescent has been diagnosed with a DSM-5 Diagnosis, or;Your adolescent has a co-existing substance abuse issue, but not a primary diagnosis of dependence. Call (908)-788-6401. 24/7 Crisis Line (908)-788-6400

Outpatient Providers

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