Adult Mental Health Services

Upon arrival to the unit, patients are greeted by the registered nurse (RN) who explains what to expect during the admission process. The patient is then asked to give the staff any personal belongings for inventory and safe storage. The patient is taken to an assessment room where a skin and safety check are conducted and documented. The RN and the patient will then meet in a consult room to complete the admission documentation, discuss treatment goals and answer questions the patient may have.

Adult patients are seen every day by a psychiatrist or a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Nursing assessments occur once every eight hours where nurses address emotional, physical and psychosocial well-being while monitoring for any potential medication side effects. In addition to Register Nurses, Mental Health Technicians, Patient Care Technicians and Behavioral Health Specialists are on the units monitoring patients at all times documenting their activities and behaviors every 15 minutes. Based on the patient’s condition, assessments may occur more frequently.

For both youth and adults, patients stay on the inpatient unit for three to seven days where they are stabilized with medication and offered numerous group therapy sessions throughout the day. Upon discharge, a follow-up appointment will be scheduled within seven days with a psychiatric outpatient provider who will take over the patient’s care in an outpatient setting. Any new medications ordered during the inpatient stay will be prescribed to the patient’s pharmacy of choice, or they can utilize our “Meds to Beds” program where a small supply of the new medications are given directly at discharge.

Adults may request a note for work purposes upon discharge.

Adult and youth services do not permit any visitors under the age of 18 while inpatient. To protect the privacy of our patients, each visitor must have a patient code to see or talk with the patients. Without a patient code, no visitors or phone calls will be sent to the units.

No cell phones or electronic devices are allowed on the inpatient unit. They are inventoried, stored and returned upon discharge.

Adult patients will identify if they want anyone in their treatment plan. Without the patient consenting to have someone involved, information cannot be shared.

You can bring a couple of changes of clothes and footwear that do not require laces. Toiletries are provided on the unit.

Parkview Behavioral Health Institute is committed to providing compassionate care to adults who struggle with the invisible wounds of mental illness. And we believe you should receive comprehensive holistic care in an environment that meets you where you are. To meet this need, we offer Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) for mental health.

IOPs Offered:

• Mental Health
• Substance Use Disorder
• Self-Injury
• Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

We also offer outpatient therapy services such as:

• Individual Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Medication Management

If you are 65 or older, Parkview Behavioral Health Institute offers the LifeBridge Senior Program to assist you with navigating any number of life’s challenges and is dedicated to helping you along your mental health journey.

Working with the medical director, counselors and nurses at LifeBridge can help you strengthen your confidence and ability to cope with life’s more challenging issues as you age. Through a combination of one-on-one meetings, group discussions and engaging activities, you can rediscover your independence.

Most participants visit the LifeBridge Senior Program two days per week for six to 12 weeks, depending on individual needs. You will also receive follow-up care after you complete the program. The LifeBridge Senior Program is available at:

• Parkview LaGrange Hospital
• Parkview Wabash Hospital

For an initial screening or for more information, call the HelpLine at 260-471-9440 or 800-284-8439, anytime, 24 hours a day.