Inpatient Day Experience
We understand that an overnight admission can feel daunting and may come with barriers or stigma. Our Intensive Day Experience offers the same level of care during the day, with the reassurance of returning home each evening.
About the Inpatient Day Experience
What is the Inpatient Day Experience?
The Inpatient Day Experience is a day program where clients attend our hospital during the day and return home in the evening.
While they're with us, we provide focused support, monitoring and treatment to help manage a difficult period, begin or adjust treatment, and build a strong foundation for ongoing recovery.
Who is it for?
The Inpatient Day Experience may be helpful if:
- You’re going through a challenging time and would benefit from extra daytime support
- You feel you would benefit from extra support, while still returning home each evening
- You’re not quite sure if an overnight admission is right for you, but would like to explore the option through a supported day experience
- You have completed an overnight admission and would benefit from a gradual, supported transition back into the community through a day program
What to Expect
As part of the Inpatient Day Experience, clients can expect:
- Structured day sessions in a supportive hospital setting
- Ongoing monitoring and regular check-ins with your care team
- Access to therapy-based programs tailored to your needs
This may include:
- Individual support
- Group therapy sessions
- Psychoeducation
- Practical strategies for managing symptoms and stress
Our goal is to provide clients with meaningful support during the day, while helping to maintain connection with their home environment and daily life.
Program Options
We offer two levels of care, depending on client needs:
- Short-term: A brief period of support provided through a specific or immediate challenge
- Long-term: More frequent and structured support over time, providing consistency and guidance beyond the initial challenging period
The treating team will work with with the client to determine the most appropriate option.
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How to Access the Inpatient Day Experience
Clients interested in our Inpatient Day Experience will require a referral addressed to one of our psychiatrists.
To explore our team and decide who to address your referral to:
Then, please contact our Admissions Team, and we will guide you through the rest:
Call: +61 2 9411 1466
Email: hdl.dayprogram@imh.com.au
Fax: +61 2 9412 1205
