THE SAGE PROGRAM:

MOOD AND RESILIENCY INTENSIVE SERVICES

Ryther's Sage Program offers two intensive services for youth: Sage IOP: Mood and Resiliency and Sage PHP: Mood and Resiliency. Both programs emphasize the whole person and are grounded in evidence-based treatment modalities such as DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy). Youth who have experienced mood disorders such as depression or trauma-related emotional stress will gain new coping skills to strengthen resilience. For guidance on selecting the right program, please review the information below or sign up for services for an assessment.

Choosing between IOP and PHP depends on the level of support your child needs. Both programs offer compassionate care tailored to each youth’s strengths and challenges, promoting growth and resilience.

Program benefits include structured support, personalized treatment plans, family engagement and support, emotional regulation, increased self-awareness, and improved distress tolerance. Here's how they compare:

Details	SAGE IOP	SAGE PHP
SCHEDULE	3 days, 2.5 hrs each	4 days, 7 hrs each
TIME	4:00 PM - 6:30 PM	8:45 AM - 3:30 PM
PROGRAM LENGTH	8-16 weeks	6-8 weeks
AGE GROUP	8-14	8-14
FOCUS	Symptom Management	Symptom Stabilization
SUPERVISION	Minimal	Frequent
GOAL	Build skills with daily life	Address acute needs

INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT
(SAGE IOP)

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Provides part-time structured treatment for youth who need more support than weekly therapy but do not require round-the-clock care. Our program supports recovery while balancing daily life.

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PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION
(SAGE PHP)

Monday through Thursday

8:45 AM - 3:30 PM

Intensive treatment for youth who require a higher level of care than IOPs but do not need 24/7 inpatient hospitalization. Our program stabilizes severe symptoms to prevent inpatient care.

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INSURANCE & REFERRAL INFORMATION

Referring providers, please contact us to consult and ask any questions as you explore program fit for clients you are considering referring.

We accept the following insurance: First Choice, Premera, Regence, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, LifeWise, Optum United Behavioral Health, United Healthcare Community Plan of Washington, and all Medicaid MCOs: Molina, United Health Care, Wellpoint, Community Health Plan of Washington, and Coordinated Care.

SIGNS OF MOOD DISORDERS

Mood disorders are a group of mental health conditions that primarily affect a person’s emotional state. Youth experiencing mood disorders may struggle with persistent feelings of sadness, irritability, hopelessness, or emotional ups and downs that make it hard to manage everyday life. If your child has withdrawn from activities they used to enjoy, is showing signs of emotional distress, or has difficulty managing their feelings, consult with your child's primary care provider or mental health provider. Ryther’s Mood Intensive Services may offer the support and structure they need to build emotional resilience and thrive.