LGBTQIA+ Partial Hospitalization: Why Choose the IRIS Program at Fuller Hospital?
You don’t have to navigate this on your own. Find your place and your people with the IRIS Program at Fuller Hospital. Our LGBTQIA+ partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a mental health program where participants 18 and older support one another and grow together to overcome challenges.
Here you can step away from the weight you’re carrying and celebrate your authentic self with a program designed for the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community. If you’re still searching for who you are, we support you on that journey as well.
Healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your background, identity and lived experiences shape who you are.
You deserve a place where you can be vulnerable and thrive and feel unconditionally accepted.
Highlights of the LGBTQIA+ partial hospitalization program include:
- Full acceptance: We offer affirming identity-centered care that honors every aspect of your true self, including your pronouns and relationships. We support you exactly as you are.
- Sense of community: Gain support from others who get you. You share and learn from a community that understands your experiences, and together, you’ll find your paths forward.
- Affirmative care: We’re not here to change you. We’re here to support and celebrate you and help you work through the impacts of prejudice and social stigma.
- Tools for resilience and self-acceptance: You can’t change the reactions or behaviors of others. Instead, we provide you with the tools to face your challenges and the complexities of family and cultural expectations.
- Supportive staff: Our dedicated clinicians provide you with support and guidance tailored to your needs. We’re advocates for your well-being and want you to have the resources you need to feel empowered to move forward.
- Virtual programming: We have a virtual option for those who can’t or prefer not to travel to our location. You can fully participate in the program using virtual meeting technology.
How the LGBTQIA+ Partial Hospitalization Program Works
Our LGBTQIA+ PHP runs Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our location in Attleboro, Massachusetts, part of the Providence-Warwick, Rhode Island, metro area. We serve people in the LGBTQIA+ community who live in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Most people join us for two to four weeks.
The LGBTQIA+ program includes:
- Goal setting and reassessment
- Daily group therapy
- Weekly individual sessions with a clinician
- Medication management
- An optional lunch
Topics we address focus on the needs of each group and may include:
- Emotional wellness: Coping with depression, anxiety, trauma and life transitions
- Identity and connection: Exploring gender identity and expression, intersectionality, sexual orientation, social stigma and navigating coming out
- Healthy relationships: Improving communication, relationship dynamics and social support
- Personal growth: Building self-esteem, empowerment and self-care habits
- Holistic health: Addressing substance use recovery and wellness
Our Therapeutic Techniques
Therapeutic techniques we use include:
- LGBTQIA+-affirming cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)
- Psychoeducation
- Open processing therapy
- Expressive arts and music therapy
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
Discharge planning
When you are ready to transition out of the program, we work with you to build a comprehensive plan that includes follow-up outpatient therapy and psychiatric appointments. We also fill out paperwork for insurance and work, and connect you with vital resources like transportation and food assistance.
Other Mental Health Programs We Offer
We offer other treatment programs for adults, including:
- Adult PHP: This program is for people of any gender and may benefit those who are dealing with addiction in addition to a mental health condition. Learn more about the adult PHP.
- Women’s PHP: This program offers an inviting atmosphere where women and anyone who identifies as a woman can come together to navigate healing and build meaningful connections. Find out more about the women’s PHP.
- Adult intensive outpatient programs (IOPs): Our IOPs offer a streamlined schedule (typically three mornings a week) for adults, women and LGBTQIA+ individuals. Learn more about the adult IOPs.
Get Help Now
Call us at 508-761-8500 or message us for an assessment. You can also walk in for an assessment. Read more about our admissions process.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, CALL 988 or seek the nearest emergency room.
