The Psychiatry High Risk Program (PHRP) is an innovative, recovery-based, and nationally recognized outpatient program for youth and young adults (ages 14 to 40) who struggle with thoughts of suicide. The PHRP has been designated as “a best practice” in suicide prevention by the national Suicide Prevention Resource Center and has won the prestigious American Psychiatric Association’s 2023 Psychiatric Services Silver Award for innovative and effective care. Conditions that commonly occur in high risk individuals include depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, self-harm, eating disorders, and addictions. Instead of typical chronic illness management, The PHRP introduces a new and unique treatment model that attempts to break the cycle of chronicity by addressing the underlying causes of these disorders. As these underlying vulnerabilities are addressed, many individuals find transformative healing, renewed hope, and resilience to stress, and are no longer impaired by mental disorders. This innovative program has shown outstanding outcomes in published studies, attracting both regional and national attention.
