Lexington – PHP/Day Treatment for Mental Health

Lexington Treatment Facility

Even on the darkest days, there is hope. If you are facing mental health struggles every day, or if you are facing a substance use disorder, there is hope. And with outpatient treatment, you can get top-notch care without leaving your normal life behind.

At SUN Behavioral Health, we know that what you are facing is not easy, but you have the strength to push through and rise above it. Our team of dedicated, compassionate professionals is committed to improving the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve.

In Lexington, Kentucky, SUN Behavioral works with partners in the area to solve the unmet needs that exist in our neighborhoods. This is true for SUN Behavioral facilities throughout the country.

Our top priority is delivering positive outcomes for our patients and their families. This includes providing education about the recovery process and programming that can turn lives around entirely.

In the United States, more than 43 million adults experience mental illness. For teenagers, 1 in 5 experience a severe mental health disorder at some point, and for preteens, that number hovers around 13%.

You are not alone. If you or someone you love is struggling, we can help. SUN counselors are ready seven days a week to help with everything from urgent situations to questions about our programs. Our program accepts many major healthcare providers, including Medicare and Medicaid.

Treating Lexington and Fayette County

In Lexington, and Fayette County as a whole, it is estimated that on average, a resident has 4.3 mentally unhealthy days per month. The Kentucky state average for mentally unhealthy days is 5 per month.

Mentally healthy or unhealthy days are measured through self-reporting from people within the community. Considering whether a day was healthy or unhealthy often is determined by asking a series of questions that include:

Did you face a considerable amount of stress today?
Did you face a considerable amount of trouble with emotions today?
Did you face a considerable amount of depression today?
On top of the mental health challenges faced by Lexingtonians, 21% of residents in the area admit to excessive, or binge, drinking.

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), “Binge drinking is a pattern of drinking alcohol that brings blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08% — or 0.08 grams of alcohol per deciliter — or higher.” This typically means a male has had five or more drinks within two hours, or a female has had four or more drinks within two hours.

Outpatient Treatment in Lexington

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in Lexington

With the rehab needs of many in the community unmet, SUN Behavioral is here to offer solutions. With our new satellite facility in Lexington, patients will have the opportunity to receive evidence-based treatment for mental health disorders and substance use disorders.

Services for adults and adolescents in Fayette and surrounding counties with a “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” (DSM) diagnosis can take place in a partial hospitalization program (PHP) at the facility.

In the SUN Behavioral PHP, patients may be at the facility for as many as five hours at a time, five days per week. All programming during this time spent at the facility will be conducted by licensed psychotherapists, nurses, and ancillary therapists.

The beginning of each patient’s time with the facility will include a psychiatric assessment, history and physical, nursing assessment, psychosocial assessment, ancillary assessments, risk assessments (CSSRS), treatment planning, and discharge planning.

Why Choose PHP?

PHP is a great option for people who need a lot of structured support at this point in their healing journey, but have a safe, supportive home environment to return to each night. This program is designed to allow people to focus on improving their mental health during the day while attending to personal obligations in the evening.

In our PHP program, patients use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and a wellness action recovery program to develop coping skills that will help them beyond their time at our Lexington outpatient clinic. These skills will help them identify triggering situations and unhelpful reactions and create healthier, sustainable alternatives.

Intensive Outpatient Program in Lexington

Often seen as a step-down program from PHP, intensive outpatient treatment for mental health and substance use is perfect for the person just exiting PHP or for the person needing more flexibility in the scheduling of treatment.
Services for adults and adolescents in Fayette and surrounding counties with a DSM diagnosis can take place in an intensive outpatient program (IOP) at the facility in Lexington.

Treatments for these diagnoses will likely require two hours of clinical treatment three times per week at the facility. All programming will be conducted by licensed psychotherapists and begins with a psychiatric assessment and planning for treatment as well as a plan for discharge when recovery has been reached (if necessary).

Therapies Provided at SUN Behavioral

The services you will receive during visits to the facility include:

• Individual therapy
• Speaking one-on-one with a licensed therapist to learn about behaviors that lead to substance use or mental distress and learning new ways to cope with the disorder(s) faced
• Focused on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  CBT aims to change patterns of thought and behaviors resulting from those thoughts
• Group therapy
  Speaking with others facing similar situations to yours. This is great for breaking down the feelings of loneliness often felt during mentally unhealthy periods of time
• Family therapy
  Rebuilding and/or growing relationships with family members and friends that may have an impact on mental health or substance use
  Provided in-person and virtually
• Stress management
  Through the assistance of therapy in group settings and one-on-one, patients will gain a strong base for managing stress in their lives
• Trauma-informed treatment from a trauma-informed staff

For anyone receiving treatment at our facility, these are the staples of treatment. You can also expect help with aftercare planning and consistent updates to care as they are needed.

Outpatient Treatment in Lexington

SUN Behavioral is here to help you solve your unmet needs. If stress, depression, substance use, or any combination of these things is bogging you down and making your days seem impossible to navigate, we can help.

We offer mental health recovery for anyone, of any age, from adolescents to seniors. Our treatments are evidence-based and focus on finding the best way for each person to recover.

Call us at 859-681-7987 today, tomorrow, or any time to talk about getting treatment for a mental health disorder, a substance use disorder, or co-occurring disorders. You can find peace again. Brighter days are ahead.

How Does Outpatient Treatment Help?

Outpatient services are among many forms of treatment available to help with mood disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders (having both a mental health and a substance use disorder at the same time). Outpatient treatment provides patients with the necessary evidence-based therapies to create positive change while also leaving flexibility to maintain a life away from treatment.

During outpatient treatment, patients are aided in tackling their most pressing challenges.

Change Can Begin Today

At SUN Behavioral Health Kentucky, we solve unmet needs in Lexington. We provide mental health and addiction recovery treatment for both adolescents and adults in the community. To learn more about how we can treat acute depression associated with grief, contact us today.
859-681-7987