Structured Care
You follow a planned schedule of therapy sessions and activities each day.
A Structured 4-Week Mental Health Day Program in Calgary
The Mental Health Day Program at Inspired Minds Wellness Centre offers stabilization and treatment for adults 18 years and older who are experiencing mental health concerns that significantly impair daily functioning or the ability to meet workplace demands. This intensive four-week outpatient program provides a structured and supportive environment where individuals can build coping skills, strengthen emotional wellbeing and work toward improved stability while continuing to live at home.
Programming incorporates evidence-based practices, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), Mindfulness , Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).
Who This Program Can Help
The Mental Health Day Program may be appropriate for adults who are:
- Experiencing anxiety, depression or mood instability
- Managing symptoms that interfere with work or daily responsibilities
- Struggling with emotional regulation or frequent distress
- Coping with trauma, grief or burnout
- Having difficulty with motivation, sleep or structure
- Needing more support than weekly counselling but not requiring inpatient care
Individuals may self-refer or be referred by a healthcare provider.
Program Components
This four-week program includes coordinated therapeutic, educational and wellness-based services. Core components include:
- Skill development to support the management of current and future mental health concerns
- Individual therapy targeting personal goals and symptom stabilization
- Psycho-educational groups offering structured learning and practical strategies
- Nutrition and wellness support guided by a registered dietitian
- Trauma-sensitive yoga to promote grounding and body awareness
- Art therapy as an expressive and therapeutic modality
- Occupational therapy to support daily functioning, energy management and the development of practical routines
Each component works together to support improved daily functioning and long-term emotional resilience.
What You Can Expect
Many participants experience:
- Improved emotional regulation and coping
- Increased consistency in daily routines
- Better engagement in work, school or relationships
- Greater stability in mood and functioning
- Encouragement, structure and guidance throughout the program
The goal is to support individuals in building a foundation of stability and confidence that continues after the four-week program is complete.
Location and Scheduling
The Mental Health Day Program is offered in Calgary, Monday through Friday during daytime hours. Please contact Inspired Minds Wellness Centre for intake dates and registration information.
Next Steps
To discuss whether the Mental Health Day Program may be a good fit for you, please call (403) 460-6647 or request an appointment online. Your intake assessment will help determine program suitability and guide individualized planning for your four weeks of structured care.
Benefits of a Mental Health Day Program
Personal Freedom
You can live at home and keep up with responsibilities like school or work.
Supportive Environment
You’re part of a community of peers who understand what you’re going through.
Flexible Treatment
The program can easily adjust to meet your individual needs and goals.
Psychiatric day treatment programs offer a valuable middle-ground level of care for individuals with mental health challenges. These programs are designed to strike a balance between inpatient hospitalization and outpatient therapy, providing a structured supportive environment during the day while allowing participants the freedom to return home in the evenings. The comprehensive nature of these programs, along with their focused approach, offers individuals an opportunity for recovery while maintaining important aspects of daily life.
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Call Inspired Minds Wellness Centre at (403) 460-6647 or request an appointment online to access our Mental Health Day Program and begin your journey to wellness.
