Day Program

 Day Program

A Structured, non-residential service providing hours of supervised therapeutic, social, medical, or skill-building activities during the day, after which participants return home. 

Programs vary by population, mental health, developmental disabilities, or senior day services, and typically operate 5-8 hours a day on multiple days per week. 

Features:

  • Structured schedule:  fixed hours, often 5 days a week
  • Non-residential:  Participants return home each evening
  • Supervised environment:  staff give therapeutic, medical, or social support
  • Goal oriented:  Programs focus on stabilization, skill building, or community integration
Types of Day Programs
  1. Mental Health Day Program
    • Partial Hospitalization Program 6-8 hours a day, 5-7 days a week
    • Intensive Outpatient Program 3 hours a session, several days a week
  1. Developmental Disability Day Program
    • Focus on life skills, community integration, vocational training and social connection
    • Activities may include arts, volunteering, workshops and skill building
  1. Senior, Adult Day Health Programs
    • Provide socialization, medical monitoring, meals and caregiver respite
    • Operate typically 8:00-17:00 with structured activities, meals and wellness checks
Typical Daily Schedule

Schedules may vary:

Many programs include:
  • Morning check ins or goal setting
  • Group therapy or skill building sessions
  • Cognitive or physical activities
  • Nutritious meals
  • Afternoon therapeutic or recreational activities
Day programs serve as middle ground level of care offering structure and support while allowing people to remain connected to home and community. 

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