La Crosse, Wis.-based Emplify Health by Gundersen opened an adolescent partial hospitalization program to expand behavioral health services for teens.
The program is designed for patients ages 13-18 who are still in high school and experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges, according to a Nov. 10 news release from the health system.
Mollie Mcrae, clinical manager for behavioral health, said in a Nov. 12 news release the program aims to equip teens with lifelong mental health tools and fill a critical gap in care. The three-week program includes group-based therapy as well as individual, family and psychiatry appointments.
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