Not everyone requiring mental health services needs an inpatient setting. Hampton Counseling Center, a component of Hampton Behavioral Health Center in Westampton Township, NJ, offers outpatient counseling services in a safe, supportive atmosphere. Individuals needing a short-term treatment option in or around South Jersey as either a step down from inpatient or as an alternative to inpatient, may want to consider Hampton’s Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs) or Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) on the main campus in Westampton or at the satellite office in Cherry Hill in Camden County.
Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP):
Adult Partial Hospitalization Program
The Adult PHP utilizes a multidisciplinary treatment team of psychiatrists, advanced practice nurses, licensed therapists and other mental health professionals to assess and treat clients. Each client receives a psychiatric evaluation upon entering the program and is treated by a member of the medical staff for medication management. Clients also participate in group therapy, psycho-educational groups and lectures. An individualized treatment plan, discharge plan and social support network are created for each individual’s unique needs. The Adult PHP meets five days a week, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Transportation can be provided.
The Dual-Diagnosis Partial Hospitalization Program
The Dual-Diagnosis PHP is designed for clients that are dealing with both mental health and substance abuse issues. Upon entering the program, clients receive a psychiatric evaluation, a clinical assessment and substance abuse assessment. The Dual-Diagnosis PHP utilizes a multidisciplinary treatment team of psychiatrists, advanced practice nurses, licensed therapists, alcohol and drug counselors, and other mental health professionals to assess and treat clients. An important component of treatment is participation in the 12-Step process. Clients also receive group therapy, psycho-educational groups and dual-diagnosis-specific counseling. A member of Hampton’s medical staff provides medication management. An individualized treatment plan, discharge plan and social support network are created for each individual’s unique needs. The Dual-Diagnosis PHP meets five days a week, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Transportation can be provided.
Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program
The Adolescent PHP is designed for adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 (if still in high school) dealing with mental health and emotional issues. Each adolescent receives a psychiatric evaluation and clinical assessment. The Adolescent PHP utilizes a multidisciplinary treatment team consisting of a psychiatrist, advanced practice nurse, licensed therapists and other mental health professionals. Adolescents participate in psycho-educational groups and learn to develop positive coping and communication skills, conflict resolution skills and anger management skills, and receive alcohol and drug abuse education. A member of Hampton’s medical staff provides medication management. A certified teacher is also available to ensure that clients remain current with school assignments.
Adolescents and their families must participate in a mandatory multi-family meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday. An individualized treatment plan, discharge plan and social support network are created for each individual’s unique needs. The Adolescent PHP meets five days a week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Transportation can be provided.
Intensive Outpatient Programs
Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
The Adolescent IOP is designed for adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 (if still in high school) dealing with various mental health and emotional issues. Each adolescent receives a psychiatric evaluation and clinical assessment. The Adolescent IOP utilizes a multidisciplinary treatment team consisting of a psychiatrist, advanced practice nurse, licensed therapists and other mental health professionals. Adolescents participate in psycho-educational groups and learn to develop positive coping and communication skills, conflict resolution skills and anger management skills, and receive alcohol and drug abuse education. A member of Hampton’s medical staff provides medication management. Participants are often transitioned from Adolescent PHP to Adolescent IOP to assure continuity of care.
Adolescents and their families must participate in a mandatory multi-family meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday. An individualized treatment plan, discharge plan and social support network are created for each individual’s unique needs. During the academic year, the Adolescent IOP runs Monday through Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. In the summer months, the Adolescent IOP runs Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Transportation can be provided to the program only.
Dual-Diagnosis Intensive Outpatient Program
The Dual Diagnosis IOP treats clients that are dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues. Upon entering the program, clients receive a full psychiatric evaluation, clinical assessment and substance abuse assessment. The Dual-Diagnosis IOP utilizes a multidisciplinary treatment team of psychiatrists, certified alcohol and drug counselors, licensed clinical social workers, licensed social workers, licensed professional counselors and other mental health professionals. Participants are often transitioned from Dual-Diagnosis PHP to Dual-Diagnosis IOP to assure continuity of care. Clients participate in group therapy, psycho-educational groups, lectures and dual-diagnosis-specific groups. An individualized treatment plan, discharge plan and social support network are created for each individual’s unique needs.
To meet the needs of our clients, the Dual-Diagnosis IOP has both day and evening sessions. The program is offered on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Transportation can be provided for the day session only.
