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Opening Late

2026

Levels of Care
  • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
  • Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
  • Residential Treatment
  • Inpatient Treatment

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

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St. Louis Children's HealthCare and KVC Missouri

Opening Late 2026: The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) will provide short-term, day treatment mental health care for youth ages eight to 17 who need intensive clinical support but do not require 24-hour inpatient care. 

This program is designed to help stabilize children and teens who are at high risk of hospitalization. Youth will participate in individual, group and family therapy each day, along with skill-building, education support and psychiatric care, all designed to promote healing and resilience.  

Each evening, participants will return home, allowing them to practice new coping skills in their daily lives and maintain a strong connection with their family and community. 

Why Partial Hospitalization Treatment Might Be the Right Fit

Partial hospitalization treatment will offer partial-day mental health treatment for children and teens experiencing significant behavioral or emotional challenges. Treatment is designed to provide intensive care while allowing youth to remain at home. Youth will receive multiple therapy sessions each day, including group, individual and family therapy, along with psychiatric evaluation and medication management. PHP will help bridge the gap between inpatient and outpatient care, providing a safe, supportive environment where youth can heal, gain confidence and continue their path toward lasting wellness. 

Highlights of PHP

PHP will combine intensive therapeutic care with a strong focus on family stability and long-term wellness. Our goal will be to support both youth and their caregivers through a wide range of integrated services designed to promote healing, growth and resilience. As an outpatient program, PHP will offer a convenient and supportive option for families. Features will include: 

  • Comprehensive assessment
  • Individualized treatment plans
  • Psychiatric services
  • Case management
  • Direct one-to-one supervision
  • Individual and family therapy (as needed)
  • Art, horticulture, music and recreational therapy 
  • Crisis intervention support
  • Psycho-educational groups
  • Multi-family group meetings
  • Parent education and support groups
  • Academic support

The Right Help at the Right Time: Who Benefits from PHP

Partial hospitalization treatment will be ideal for youth who: 

  • Are experiencing dysregulation, disruptive behaviors or difficulty coping with daily stressors
  • Have recently discharged from inpatient care or are at risk of hospitalization
  • Require structured, hands-on therapeutic support during the day
  • Can benefit from targeted skill-building and emotional regulation 
  • Are able to safely return home each evening 

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Every child deserves the chance to heal, grow and thrive. You can help make that possible. 

Whether you choose to give or join our team, your involvement helps expand access to life-changing mental health care for children and teens across our community. 

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