How to Refer an Adult to Heroic Path’s Partial Hospitalization Program
Heroic Path welcomes referrals from therapists, physicians, dietitians, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals seeking structured, trauma-informed care for adults with eating disorders and related concerns.
Our admissions process is designed to be collaborative, responsive, and clinically thoughtful, with the goal of supporting appropriate level-of-care placement for each individual.
Who May Be Appropriate for Referral
Heroic Path’s adult Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) may be appropriate for adults who:
- require more support than traditional outpatient therapy
- demonstrate increasing eating disorder behaviors
- experience significant emotional dysregulation
- present with co-occurring trauma-related symptoms
- are medically stable but need structured daily treatment
- are stepping down from residential or inpatient care
- have plateaued in outpatient treatment
When there is uncertainty about level of care, our team is available to consult.
Referral Sources We Commonly Work With
We collaborate regularly with:
- outpatient therapists
- primary care providers
- psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners
- registered dietitians
- hospital discharge planners
- college counseling centers
- other behavioral health programs
We value clear communication and coordinated care throughout the referral and treatment process.
Information Helpful at the Time of Referral
While not all materials are required to initiate contact, the following information can help expedite the review process:
- brief clinical summary or referral note
- current diagnoses (if available)
- recent height/weight or medical information (when relevant)
- medication list
- insurance information
- prior treatment history
- safety considerations or recent risk concerns
If some information is unavailable, referrals can still be initiated and our team will assist in gathering needed details.
What Happens After a Referral Is Made
Once a referral is received, the Heroic Path admissions process typically includes:
- Initial intake review
- Clinical screening to assess level-of-care fit
- Insurance and benefit verification
- Coordination with the referring provider (as appropriate)
- Scheduling of admission when clinically indicated
Our goal is to provide timely feedback to referring professionals and maintain continuity of care.
Ongoing Collaboration With Referring Providers
Heroic Path values partnership with outpatient and community providers. When appropriate and with proper authorization, our team may:
- coordinate treatment planning
- provide progress updates
- support step-down planning
- assist with continuity of care after discharge
We view referring clinicians as important members of the recovery support system.
Not Sure if Your Client Is Appropriate?
We are happy to consult informally regarding level-of-care questions. When helpful, our team can assist in determining whether outpatient care, PHP, or another level of treatment may be most appropriate.
Ready to Refer?
Phone: (717) 716-8041
Secure Referral: [Refer a Client]
General Inquiries: [Contact Admissions]
Heroic Path is committed to providing thoughtful, trauma-informed care for adults navigating eating disorders and related challenges.
This resource is informed by current clinical guidelines and evidence-based practices in the treatment of eating disorders and trauma.
📚 References
American Psychiatric Association. (2023). Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with eating disorders (4th ed.). American Psychiatric Publishing.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2014). Trauma-informed care in behavioral health services (Treatment Improvement Protocol Series 57). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.