As part of the continuum of care offered at Edgewood, there are four programs designed for youth under the umbrella of Acute Intensive Services.
Through these services, Edgewood can assess and treat youth (ages 12 to 17) who require immediate and intensive support. Youth can be referred to us by any counselor, therapist, behavioral health professional, medical provider, parent or caregiver, school administrator, or other professional who believes the child is at risk.
Our Acute Intensive Services (AIS) work to stabilize acute mental health symptoms that lead to youth being hospitalized or sent to out-of-home placements. The AIS Programs can also be used as a step-down from hospitals or longer term residential treatment centers in order to facilitate a smooth transition home. The AIS Programs provide short-term, high-level care with the immediate goal of increasing safety and decreasing high-risk behaviors. With a focus on the family, we provide therapeutic intervention, crisis management, and psychiatric services.
For referrals or questions about our Acute Intensive Services, please call or connect using our secure online form.
Therapeutic milieu:
| Program Level | Description & Focus | Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Treatment |
• For adolescents unable to stabilize at lower levels due to repeated crises
• Emphasis on family engagement and skills practice through progressive home visitations |
• 24/7
• Kaiser (30–90 days) • School District/IEP (6–9 months) |
| Hospital Diversion (HD) |
• Acute stabilization post-crisis
• Rapid assessment • Brief treatment • Re-entry to lower levels |
• 24/7
• Short term (2 weeks) |
| Partial Hospitalization (PHP) |
• Day program to stabilize youth at high risk post-crisis
• Step-down from inpatient focus on reintegration to home and community. |
• 2–4 weeks
• Mon–Fri 10:30–5:00 |
| Intensive Outpatient (IOP) |
• Flexible dosage
• Supports ongoing reintegration • Tailored to individual need • Collaboration with community providers for medication management. |
• 2–8 weeks
• 3-5 days per week (morning or afternoon sessions) 10:30-1:30 or 2:00-5:00 |
Youth ages 12 to 17 experiencing severe mental health symptoms that significantly impact day-to-day life, and who are at risk of psychiatric hospitalization or who can be supported as a step down from inpatient care.
Our team is prepared to support a variety of serious mental health symptoms, including:
