Triangle Program at HRI Hospital: Why Choose Us?
The Triangle partial hospitalization program (PHP) at HRI Hospital is for members of the LGBTQ+ community aged 18 years and older. The program is designed to address the unique challenges of LGBTQ+ people, including systemic marginalization, discrimination and trauma.
Our LGBTQ+ partial hospitalization program meets Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. You may attend in person or virtually. If you attend in person, we provide breakfast and lunch. Triangle is a two-week treatment program.
HRI Hospital was one of the first providers of mental health treatment for the LGBTQ+ community in the state of Massachusetts. We have been helping members of the LGBTQ+ community recover from mental health issues since 1990. Our staff is trained to take a trauma-informed approach to provide a compassionate environment for your healing.
At HRI Hospital, you’ll find:
- High-quality care: Our commitment to high-quality mental health care has earned our hospital Joint Commission accreditation.
- Skilled care providers: You work with master’s-level therapists during group therapy and a nurse practitioner for medication management. You also see a case manager, who can help with aftercare planning and referrals.
- Evidence-based treatment: We use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and expressive therapy (such as music and art therapy). These treatments are grounded in research and our clinical knowledge. They provide the coping skills you need to recover.
- Structured environment: Your daily schedule includes five different group therapy sessions. Each covers a different topic, such as sexuality and gender expression, self-esteem and empowerment, and trauma and recovery.
- Convenient location: We are conveniently located near the subway and several bus stops. If you choose to drive, we have ample parking available.
- Virtual programming: You may attend our LGBTQ+ PHP online or in person.
Mental and Behavioral Health Disorders We Treat
The mental health care providers on our staff can help you recover from a variety of issues, including:
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Schizophrenia
- Self-esteem issues
- Self-harming behaviors
- Suicidal ideation
We also help address:
- Body image concerns
- Coming out
- Gender dysphoria
- Gender or sexual identity
- Living with HIV/AIDS
- Social isolation
LGBTQ+ Partial Hospitalization Program: What to Expect
Group therapy sessions are tailored to the unique needs of the LGBTQ+ community. Topics may include:
- Assertiveness and anger management
- Coping with anxiety and stress
- Health and wellness
- Relapse prevention
- Relationship and family issues
- Self-esteem and empowerment
- Sexuality and gender expression
- Trauma and recovery
Transportation and Parking
- Parking can be difficult in the area so please utilize public transportation if possible. MBTA passes can be made available if it is deemed a financial hardship for you to attend the program. Please inform a staff member if this would be helpful for you.
- If you intend to drive, be advised the parking lot adjacent to the hospital is for staff use only. Two-hour street level parking is available in the city of Brookline after 10:00 a.m. Three-hour metered parking spots are available on Commonwealth Ave. and other surrounding streets. There are 15-minute breaks in between groups during which cars can be moved or meters can be refilled. A parking garage connected through Boston University Lot B: Langsam Garage is located at 278 Babcock St. is available by cash or permit (about $12 a day).
- Some insurance companies cover transportation to and from treatment facilities, which can take three to four days to initiate. Please inform a staff member if you would like to be assessed for this service.
- Transportation options may be available – please contact us to learn more.
Get Help Now
Call 617-390-1320 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.