Outpatient Mental Health Programs

Receive mental health services that fit around your responsibilities at home and work. At Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital, we provide personalized, structured care that helps adults 18 and older feel better.

Our outpatient offerings provide a range of options, allowing you to receive the type of support that fits your needs. Whether you’re continuing treatment after an inpatient stay or just getting started, caring staff are here for you.

We proudly offer:

• Partial hospitalization program (PHP)
• Intensive outpatient program (IOP)

Programs at Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital are small by design. Smaller groups make it easier to share, engage and ask questions. Staff are attuned to your needs and adjust activities so the pace feels manageable. This approach helps you feel more at ease and cared for throughout your time with us.

Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital maintains a partnership with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, so you receive comprehensive, coordinated care. You benefit from the services of a mental health hospital collaborating with one of the region’s top medical programs, which provides:

• Integrated records: Providers from both organizations use the same medical record system, making it easier to coordinate the details of your care.
• Streamlined referrals: When referrals come from Penn Medicine’s emergency department or crisis walk-in center, we schedule your outpatient care quickly.

The first step toward getting help is calling us at 717-740-4160 or contacting us to schedule an intake assessment. You can come alone to the intake assessment or involve a loved one, who can offer insight, encouragement and support.

Here’s what to expect:

• Supportive conversation with a mental health professional about your symptoms and treatment goals
• Review of insurance coverage and program schedules
• Clear guidance on next steps, with the possibility of beginning the program the same day

Outpatient mental health services available through Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital include:

PHP offers highly structured outpatient care. You attend Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The schedule includes group therapy, brief individual sessions and medication management. This level of support helps you focus on healing while preparing for the next steps in your care. Find out more about our partial hospitalization program (PHP).

IOP meets Tuesday through Thursday from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Group therapy and brief individual sessions help you practice managing stress and emotions. The shorter format also helps you stay connected to work, school and family life.

You have two options for IOP:

• In-person sessions: These sessions take place in our facilities, where you meet and connect with other participants and our staff.
• Virtual IOP: This version mirrors in-person IOP, connecting you with the same staff and peers in a live group setting. You need a computer or tablet with a camera to participate. A smart screen in our facility brings everyone together, so the experience feels interactive and connected.

Get more information about our intensive outpatient program (IOP).

Call 717-740-4160 or message us to schedule a no-cost, confidential intake assessment with a mental health professional.