The Adult Program at Aurora Psychiatric Hospital is built upon the belief that recovery from mental health and substance abuse
problems can be achieved through a comprehensive approach to one's psychological and social needs. We offer an evidence-based approach
that provides the hope, healing, empowerment and connection that makes recovery possible. We believe that recovery can occur even
though symptoms may recur and that individuals are responsible for the solution, not the problem.
Recovery is a journey of healing, helping patients to realize they have choices and, with assistance, can reduce or stabilize their
symptoms.
We believe that recovery is possible. Hope is essential for individuals and families to begin recovery. We assist with healing by
helping the individuals recover from their illness. This process involves developing skills that provide a sense of control over the
effects of illness. We believe empowerment is gained through building self-esteem and recognizing the successes of self-management.
When individuals understand that they are not defined by their illness, they are able to re-connect with their family, friends and
community.
What can this program provide?
We help patients learn personal strategies for managing stress, panic, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, anger, irrational fears
and other emotional and behavioral problems. Our patients learn to identify negative thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviors and
develop recovery strategies to manage their emotional distress.
Specialized programming
At Aurora Psychiatric Hospital, we recognize that each person has unique clinical and social needs. To meet these needs, we offer
programming designed to help with the specific issues and problems affecting the individual.
Affective Disorders: This program helps persons experiencing severe affective problems including depression,
anxiety, or self-harm. Here, the focus is on learning to recognize triggers or factors contributing to illness and developing skills to
reduce the impact of symptoms and prevent relapse.
Thought Disorders: This program is designed for individuals who are experiencing thought disorders including
psychosis, mania or schizophrenia. The focus of programming involves understanding the nature of illness, how to effectively manage
disorganized thinking and develop relapse prevention strategies.
Substance Abuse/Dual Diagnosis: For individuals who require medically monitored detoxification and/or treatment
for co-occurring disorders, this program helps individuals begin the path to recovery and sobriety. The strategies in this program help
individuals understand their readiness for change as they begin their path to recovery.
Eating Disorders: This program helps persons experiencing eating disorders including anorexia and bulimia. The
focus is on medical stability, nutrition developing skills and strategies to reduce symptoms and prevent relapse.
Program components and levels of care
The Adult Behavioral Health Program at Aurora Psychiatric Hospital utilizes medical, psychological and social interventions. The
primary components of our program involve psychiatric evaluation and medication management, group therapy, family therapy and education.
The treatment objectives of our program are to:
Maintain safety
Stabilize behaviors
Provide education related to the illness
Develop relapse prevention skills
Maximize self care abilities
In addition to inpatient care, we also offer partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programming and residential care.
About Aurora Psychiatric Hospital
Aurora Psychiatric Hospital offers an ideal setting for individuals who are struggling with mental health or substance abuse problems.
Located on a beautiful, 30-acre wooded campus in Wauwatosa, Aurora Psychiatric Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital and has been a leader
in behavioral health care since 1884.
Our treatment team includes some of the area's leading psychiatrists, therapists and behavioral health nurses – all dedicated to
delivering evidence-based treatment in a caring and confidential manner. Through our high level of clinical expertise, commitment to
excellence and participation in clinical research, our patients benefit from the most advanced and innovative treatment options
available.
Through the Intake and Admissions department at Aurora Psychiatric Hospital, we offer assessments 24 hours per day for inpatient care.
Assessments can also be facilitated for the Adult Partial Hospitalization program and the Intensive Outpatient program through our Central
Scheduling department.
The path to recovery
Specialized programming