Day Treatment Program in Gulfport, MS
Structured Therapeutic Support for Children and Adolescents
Precision Behavioral and Medical Group LLC offers a structured Day Treatment Program in Gulfport, Mississippi designed to support children and adolescents who require more intensive behavioral health services than traditional outpatient therapy alone.
As a Certified Mental Health Clinic with the Mississippi Division of Mental Health (DMH), we provide professionally supervised therapeutic programming that promotes emotional regulation, behavioral stability, and skill development in a safe and supportive environment.
Our day treatment services are part of our comprehensive behavioral health model, which integrates therapy, case management, community support services, peer support services, crisis response, and contracted medication management when clinically appropriate.
Located at 14092 Customs Boulevard Ste 100B, Gulfport, MS 39503, we are committed to strengthening youth and families throughout the community.
Our day treatment services are part of our comprehensive behavioral health model, which integrates therapy, case management, community support services, peer support services, crisis response, and contracted medication management when clinically appropriate.
What Is Day Treatment?
Day treatment is a structured, therapeutic program that provides intensive behavioral health services during the day while allowing the child or adolescent to return home afterward. Day treatment bridges the gap between outpatient therapy and inpatient hospitalization by providing daily therapeutic structure in a non-residential setting.
Appropriate for youth who:
Require consistent behavioral monitoring
Experience significant emotional dysregulation
Struggle with school-related behavioral challenges
Have frequent crises or escalating behaviors
Need structured skill-building support
Have not made progress in weekly outpatient therapy alone
Benefits of Day Treatment
Participating in a structured day treatment program can help youth:
Improve emotional regulation
Strengthen social skills
Reduce behavioral incidents
Build coping strategies
Increase accountability
Prevent hospitalization
Enhance family stability
Our goal is to help children and adolescents transition toward greater independence and improved daily functioning.
Core Components of Our Day Treatment Program
Our program is designed to create consistency, accountability, and measurable progress.
Structured Daily Schedule
Participants follow a routine that may include: Therapeutic group sessions, Social skills training, Emotional regulation exercises, Behavioral intervention activities, Individual goal review, and Skill-building exercises.
Promotes Stability
Therapeutic Group Sessions
Focus on: Coping strategies, Conflict resolution, Emotional expression, Anger management, Problem-solving skills, and Peer interaction. Sessions provide opportunities to practice skills in a supervised setting.
Skill Reinforcement
Behavioral Monitoring and Intervention
Our trained professionals utilize evidence-informed strategies to: Reinforce positive behaviors, address challenging behaviors, model coping techniques, and provide immediate feedback and support.
Active Staff Support
Individualized Treatment Goals
Plans developed through assessments focus on: Emotional regulation, Behavioral improvement, Social skill development, Academic and school coordination, and Family engagement.
Measurable Outcomes
Family Involvement in Day Treatment
Family engagement is a critical component of successful day treatment programming. We work collaboratively with families to ensure consistency between the day treatment setting and home life. Parents and caregivers may participate in:
Family therapy sessions
Treatment planning meetings
Behavioral strategy discussions
Skill reinforcement planning
Integration with Other Services
Day treatment at Precision Behavioral and Medical Group LLC is integrated with multiple levels of care to ensure each child receives comprehensive support:
Outpatient therapy
Case management
Community services
Peer support services
Crisis response services
Medication management
Who May Benefit from Day Treatment?
Our team conducts thorough assessments to determine whether day treatment is the appropriate level of care for children and adolescents who:
Have difficulty maintaining emotional control
Experience frequent behavioral outbursts
Struggle with peer relationships
Demonstrate persistent school challenges
Require structured therapeutic intervention
Need consistent supervision and support
Crisis Support During Day Treatment
Although day treatment provides structured support, crises may still occur. Precision Behavioral and Medical Group LLC maintains 24/7 crisis response services.
If you are having a physical health emergency or a life threatening situation, call
911.
Behavioral health crisis can be serious, but most don't require a hospital emergency room visit. A crisis may mean that you are thinking of hurting yourself or someone else, seeing or hearing things that are not there, or feel you are at risk for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs.
Immediate Crisis Support:
Our team coordinates follow-up care after any crisis intervention to maintain stability.
Why Choose Precision for Crisis Response?
Mississippi DMH Certified Mental Health Clinic
Licensed and experienced clinical professionals
Child and adolescent crisis expertise
Community-based intervention model
Integrated follow-up services
24/7 crisis line availability
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a child stay in day treatment?
Length of participation varies based on individual needs and treatment progress.
Can my child attend school while in day treatment?
Our team collaborates with families and schools to coordinate educational needs when possible.
Is medication required?
Medication management is available when clinically appropriate but is not mandatory.
How do I enroll my child?
Call 228-206-2122 to schedule an assessment and determine eligibility.
