St. Mary’s Day Hospital Program

Who the Program Helps

The St. Mary’s Day Hospital Program, also known as a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), 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.

What to Expect

• Location: 91 Campus Ave. Lewiston, ME 04240

• 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

What the Program Offers

• 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

Eligibility

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.

How to Attend

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 at 91 Campus Avenue in Lewiston.

The program takes place on floor B4. Directions and parking information are provided in the welcome materials.