👋 Welcome to The Resource Corner!
I’m Ashley, NAMI Spokane’s Outreach and Community Engagement Manager. One of my roles is resource navigation—helping individuals and families find the support they need in our community. Each edition of The Resource Corner highlights a local program or service that can make a difference for those impacted by mental health challenges.
RISE Behavioral Health Program
📞 509-252-6446
📍 235 E Rowan, Suite 107, Spokane, WA 99207
What is the RISE Program?
The RISE Program, located on the Providence Holy Family Hospital campus, is a Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Program. It provides intensive day-treatment for adolescents and adults experiencing mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, and suicidality.
RISE stands for Resources, Insight, Support, and Empowerment. The program is designed to help participants build skills, manage symptoms, and avoid hospitalization or re-hospitalization.
Who can participate?
Adolescent Program: Ages 13–17, daytime schedule from 8:00–1:30
Adult Program: Ages 18 and older, daytime schedule from 9:00–2:20
What does treatment look like at RISE?
The program is led by therapists and board-certified psychiatrists. Treatment often includes:
Group therapy sessions
Individual therapy
Medication management
Skill building and treatment goal-setting
Adolescents also receive family therapy and care coordination.
What types of therapy are used?
Treatment approaches are tailored to the needs of each participant. Methods may include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Expressive therapies
Adolescent participants learn daily skills based on weekly themes:
Monday – Mindfulness
Tuesday – Distress Tolerance
Wednesday – Emotion Regulation
Thursday – Interpersonal Effectiveness
Friday – Self-care & Safety Planning
How long does the program last?
The length of treatment is individualized, with an average duration of 6–8 weeks. Progress is regularly evaluated to determine when a participant is ready for discharge.
How do referrals work?
RISE accepts both self-referrals and referrals from primary care, mental health providers, schools, hospital emergency departments, and inpatient psychiatric units. All insurances are accepted.
Will families be involved in treatment?
Yes—family involvement is encouraged, particularly in the adolescent program. Family therapy helps coordinate treatment recommendations and prepares participants for reintegration into daily life after discharge. However, participation in family sessions depends on the participant’s consent.
What about school?
RISE collaborates with schools to ensure education continues while treatment is prioritized. Schools may:
Freeze current grades so students don’t fall behind
Offer modified assignments or independent study
Create reintegration plans when students are ready to return
What else should families know?
Lunch: Participants may bring a lunch or order a sack lunch.
Campus: The program is voluntary; if a participant leaves campus, parents/guardians will be contacted.
Communication: Families can share treatment updates with staff if a release of information is signed.
How can families support their loved one?
Supporting someone in treatment can bring up a range of emotions—guilt, fear, frustration, or grief. Families are encouraged to:
Learn about the illness and treatment process
Communicate openly with their loved one
Respond promptly to communication from the treatment team
Offer patience, support, and encouragement throughout the recovery process
The RISE Behavioral Health Program provides intensive, structured support for adolescents and adults in our community. For more information or to make a referral, contact 509-252-6446.