Ascend Partial Hospitalization Program

Mental health disorders can be worsened by racial trauma and discrimination. We provide a supportive environment for BIWoC to heal from these issues.

The Ascend partial hospitalization program (PHP) for women of color at HRI Hospital helps women 18 and older recover from mental health disorders in an outpatient setting. The program meets Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. Sessions are led by therapists who are BIWoC, so they have a deep understanding of your needs and concerns.

Our PHP for women of color is available in person or virtually. We provide breakfast and lunch if you attend in person. The program usually lasts for two weeks.

Cultural factors play an important role in mental health treatment. Our therapists provide a supportive environment to help you feel understood and valued. You learn the coping skills you need to feel your best.

At HRI Hospital, you’ll find:

• High-quality care: We maintain national accreditation from The Joint Commission, recognizing our commitment to high-quality mental health care.
• Skilled care providers: Our staff is trained to take a trauma-informed approach to aid in your recovery. You work with BIWoC professionals, including master’s-level therapists, a nurse practitioner and a case manager, who can connect you with local resources and provide aftercare planning.
• Evidence-based treatment: Our treatments are grounded in research and our clinical experience, helping you recover and thrive. Treatments include dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and expressive therapy (such as music and art therapy).
• Structured environment: Your day is structured with five different therapy groups. Each one covers a different topic, such as identity and empowerment, code switching and trauma recovery.
• Convenient location: We are located within walking distance of the bus and subway. If you drive, we have plenty of parking available.
• Virtual programming: You may attend our PHP for women of color online or in person.

Mental and Behavioral Health Disorders We Treat

Our staff of mental health care providers specializes in helping women of color recover from various behavioral health issues, including:

• Anxiety
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Schizophrenia
• Self-esteem issues
• Self-harming behaviors
• Stress
• Suicidal ideation
• Trauma (such as from sexual or domestic violence)

Women of Color Partial Hospitalization Program: What to Expect

This program is designed to help you:

• Increase your self-awareness
• Use healthy coping mechanisms
• Learn how to advocate for yourself
• Build a sense of community and belonging
• Find local resources and support groups

You explore several topics in group therapy sessions, including:

Skills and coping strategies:

• Anger management
• Boundaries in relationships
• Challenging limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging behaviors
• Coping with flashbacks and dissociation
• Establishing safety
• Managing catastrophic thoughts
• Reality testing
• Relapse prevention

Identity and trauma recovery

• Code switching
• Exploration of individual and collective values
• Identity and empowerment
• Impact of mainstream media on mental health
• Trauma and recovery
• Types of traumatic stress response

Get Help Now

Call 617-634-0648 ext. 179 to schedule a confidential assessment. You can also schedule an appointment online. We are available 24/7 to help you get the assistance you need.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call 988 or seek the nearest emergency room.

For physical health emergencies, call 911 or get to the nearest emergency room.