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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS) provide short-term residential psychiatric treatment for adults needing structured support prior to safe community transition.
This level of care is appropriate when outpatient services are insufficient but inpatient hospitalization is not required.

Admission Criteria

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  • Age 18 or older
  • Diagnosed mental health condition
  • Functional impairment
  • Medical necessity for residential treatment
  • Eligible for MHCP or participating PMAP

Appropriate Referrals

  • Hospital step-down
  • Medication instability
  • Frequent crisis service utilization
  • Community functioning impairment
  • Safety concerns without locked unit requirement

Not Appropriate

  • Active medical instability
  • Detoxification needs
  • Requirement for locked psychiatric setting
  • Primary dementia placement

Treatment Components

Stabilization:

  • Medication monitoring
  • Symptom support
  • Safety planning

Rehabilitation:

  • Life skills training
  • Social skill development
  • Emotional regulation

Recovery Planning:

  • Relapse prevention
  • Community provider coordination
  • Discharge planning

Daily Structure

Morning: Medication administration, routine establishment

Afternoon: Therapeutic groups, skill-building sessions

Evening: Independent living practice and structured support

Length of Stay

Individualized based on stabilization progress and readiness for discharge.

Discharge Process

Residents transition with:
  • Housing plan
  • Outpatient mental health provider
  • Medication plan
  • Crisis response plan

Individualized based on stabilization progress and readiness for discharge.