Structured Mental Health Treatment in a Supportive Outpatient Setting
The St. Mary’s Day Hospital Program offers short-term, intensive mental health care for adults who need more support than weekly therapy but do not require an overnight hospital stay. This structured outpatient program helps individuals manage symptoms, build coping skills and return to daily life with greater confidence and stability.
The Day Hospital Program is designed for adults experiencing significant mental health symptoms that can’t be managed in traditional outpatient settings. It serves people who are stepping down from inpatient care or trying to avoid hospitalization altogether.
Location: C2 Unit at St. Mary’s Health System in Lewiston, Maine
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Daily Structure: Five hours of group-based therapy, skill-building, and support
Staffing: A compassionate care team including a psychiatrist, nurse, and licensed clinical social workers
Capacity: Currently serving up to 10 patients, with plans to grow
Group therapy focused on emotional regulation, stress reduction, and problem-solving
Medication evaluation and ongoing management
One-on-one clinical support and daily check-ins
Discharge planning and connection to long-term mental health care
Help coordinating transportation when needed
A respectful, welcoming environment where patients are supported every step of the way
This program is appropriate for adults who:
Have a primary mental health diagnosis
Need a structured, five-day-a-week program to help manage symptoms
Are able to participate daily for a minimum of two weeks
If substance use is the primary concern, we will help connect the individual with other treatment options better suited to their needs.
Once a referral is received, our team will contact the patient to schedule an intake assessment. If the individual is a good fit for the program, they will receive a welcome packet with detailed instructions.
On the first Monday of attendance, patients should arrive by 8 a.m. and check in at Patient Registration, located near the Emergency Department at 91 Campus Avenue in Lewiston.
The program takes place on the C2 Unit at St. Mary’s. Directions and parking information are provided in the welcome materials.
