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Fort Lauderdale Hospital provides a wide range of outpatient services as part
of the continuum of care. Outpatient services can be a point of entry to treatment,
a step up from traditional community-based outpatient treatment, or a step down
from inpatient treatment either here at Fort Lauderdale Hospital or any other
program. The dedicated professional staff of our outpatient services are dedicated
to helping you achieve your maximum level of stability and functioning.
The General PHP is a program that operates Monday through Friday from 9:00
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This program provides participants with five hours of structured
group therapy and education per treatment day. The program is equipped to handle
individuals with a psychiatric diagnosis as well as those who have a dual diagnosis
condition. Treatment is provided in an interdisciplinary manner utilizing group
format. The attending psychiatrist is the leader of the team and oversees all
aspects of treatment.
PHP is often utilized as a step down from inpatient treatment and can also
be used as a step up from traditional outpatient therapy. Fort Lauderdale Hospital
provides transportation to and from treatment within Broward County for patients
in this level of treatment. Many participants in the PHP program reside in structured
supportive housing available in the community. Therapy and Discharge planning
staff are available to assist patients in accessing these options within the
community.
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The Pride Institute operates a dedicated PHP program for individuals of the
Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender community. This program offers patients the
opportunity to participate in programming of four hours of structured groups
from one to five days per week. The program is geared towards individuals with
a dual diagnosis condition. Treatment is provided by a dedicated interdisciplinary
staff, using group format. The attending psychiatrist is the leader of the team
and oversees all aspects of care.
Pride IOP is often utilized as a step down from inpatient treatment but can also be used as a step up or starting point of treatment. Transportation is provided by the facility for patients participating in this level of care. Patients often come to Pride IOP from supportive affirming housing that is available in the community. Social service staff is available to assist patient in accessing these housing options.
While participating in this level of care, patients continue to received encouragement, information and opportunities to explore supportive affirming avenues within the G/L/B/T community through which they can adjunct their current treatment and utilize as their support once their episode of care is completed.
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The General PHP is a program that operates Monday through Friday from 9:00
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This program provides participants with five hours of structured
group therapy and education per treatment day. The program is equipped to handle
individuals with a psychiatric diagnosis as well as those who have a dual diagnosis
condition. Treatment is provided in an interdisciplinary manner, utilizing group
format. The attending psychiatrist is the leader of the team and oversees all
aspects of treatment.
PHP is often utilized as a step down from inpatient treatment and can also
be used as a step up from traditional outpatient therapy. Fort Lauderdale Hospital
provides transportation to and from treatment within Broward County for patients
in this level of treatment. Many participants in the PHP program reside in structured
supportive housing available in the community. Therapy and Discharge planning
staff are available to assist patients in accessing these options within the
community.
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One of Fort Lauderdale Hospital's most dynamic programs is the Intensive Outpatient
Program for Chemical Dependency (IOP-CD). This program operates Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday evenings, providing patients with three hours of structured group
therapy and education regarding the disease of addiction. Treatment in this
program is provided by a dedicated therapist with a specialty in addictions.
Group format is utilized with individual sessions available on an as-needed
basis. The program utilizes the 12-step philosophical model for recovery. Emphasis
is made on use of community based 12-step recovery for continued maintenance
of sobriety.
The CD-IOP is an excellent initial treatment option for individuals who are
having difficulty maintaining continuous sobriety with 12-step alone. The program
also serves as a wonderful adjunct to the inpatient program, providing an option
for continued support and treatment for those individuals whose commitment to
work, school, or family creates a hardship for continued daytime or inpatient
treatment.
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As a progressive leader in the behavioral health community, Fort Lauderdale Hospital recognizes the need for an Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (AIOP), specifically designed for behaviorally or emotionally challenged youth. The hospital has designed a program uniquely suited to adolescents who require services to treat their Mental Health and Co-occurring Disorders. The program accepts adolescents between the ages of 12-17 years old experiencing any of these conditions.
Anyone (family, teacher, therapist, physician, clergy, EAP, etc.) can make a referral.
Days/Hours:
- Tuesdays 4pm - 7:30pm
- Thursdays 4pm - 7:30pm
- Saturdays 10am - 2pm
The program may provide transportation. Adolescents may be picked up from school on school days, and transported to the hospital. On non-school days adolescents may be picked up from home and transported to the hospital. A snack will be provided during the ride to the facility.
During program hours, there will be three groups that will last approximately 45 minutes each. Groups will be conducted by a Master's level therapist who specializes in working with adolescents. A meal will also be provided during program hours.
Groups will include:
- 1 Process group
- 1 Psycho-educational group
- 1 Social Skills group
Additionally, staff will assist clients with homework. A family support group will be held weekly. Individual family sessions may be scheduled by the therapist as needed.
To see if your child could benefit, call for a free, confidential assessment
Most insurance plans are accepted. Sliding fee scale is available.
For assessment or to enroll:
Call: 800-585-7527 or 954-463-4321
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