Partial Hospital Program

Partial Hospital Program (PHP), Fair Building, Natick Campus

The Partial Hospital Program at MetroWest Medical Center is a short-term outpatient program for adult individuals who are in acute distress related to emotional, psychiatric, and/or substance use problems.  Patients admitted to the program do not require inpatient level of care but may need an increase in daily structure, as well as medication evaluations. 

What we are:

The partial hospital program at MetroWest Medical Center is a short term intensive, psychiatric and substance abuse day treatment program.  It serves those whose daily functioning had been impaired due to overwhelming emotional, psychiatric or substance abuse issues.   

What we provide:

  • Stabilization for those in acute distress
  • Provide education and skills to address mental health and substance abuse issues
  • Provide an alternative to inpatient care
  • Assist in the transition from inpatient care to home/school
  • Help find resources in the community for continued care and support

How we do it:

  • Multidisciplinary assessments and treatment
  • Diagnosis and medication evaluation
  • Psycho-educational groups
  • Life skills groups
  • Gender specific group therapy
  • Aftercare planning and referrals
  • Mental health and addiction education and relapse prevention

Our team is highly specialized and experienced that includes:

  • Licensed social worker
  • Licensed mental health and addictions counselors
  • Clinical nurse specialist
  • Occupational therapist
  • Psychiatrist 

The team embraces a holistic approach to treatment with the goal of empowering individuals  in their treatment and recovery.

If you would like to make a referral for the Partial Hospital Program please contact the hospitals Evaluation and Referral Service at (508)-650-7380. The Evaluation and Referral Service is open 24hrs Sunday through Thursday, and there is an on- call evaluator available as needed Friday and Saturday.  

If you have any questions or would like to speak with someone about the program please feel free to contact:Kathy Natale, Program Coordinator at 508-650-7179 or Sheila Peck LCSW at 508-650-7451.

The Partial Program also offers an Intensive Outpatient Program.  This program runs in a three week cycle on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00am-noon.  The IOP is open ended so patients can begin the program at anytime.

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