Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health celebrates ribbon cutting, expands access to behavioral healthcare services

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health celebrated its official ribbon cutting on May 19. Scheduled to begin serving patients in June, this new state-of-the-art, 96-bed behavioral health hospital will expand access to high-quality, compassionate mental healthcare across western Iowa and eastern Nebraska. 

Located at 3620 S. 24th St. in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the hospital is a joint venture between Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital and Acadia Healthcare that builds on a shared commitment to meeting the growing behavioral health needs of communities across the region. 

“We are approaching an important milestone for western Iowa and eastern Nebraska,” said Dave Burd, president and CEO of Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. “With the opening of Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health, we are significantly changing the healthcare landscape for behavioral health services. The need for these services in our communities is critical, and we are incredibly proud of the impact this will have on so many lives in the region.”

The new hospital provides a comprehensive continuum of behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults and older adults, including acute inpatient care, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs and electroconvulsive therapy. Its thoughtfully designed environment – including tranquil outdoor spaces and a gym – balances privacy and connection while fostering overall well-being and maintaining dignity. Multidisciplinary care teams – including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, nurses, therapists, social workers and other specialists – work collaboratively to illuminate paths toward healing for individuals experiencing acute mental health and substance use disorders.

“This hospital expands access to high-quality behavioral healthcare for individuals across the region, representing what’s possible when strong partners come together to deliver evidence-based treatment that inspires hope, improves lives and elevates communities,” said Debbie Osteen, CEO of Acadia Healthcare.

The ribbon-cutting event was marked with tours of the new space and celebratory remarks from:

• Cory Turner, CEO, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health
• Debbie Osteen, CEO Acadia Healthcare
• Josie Abboud, President and CEO, Methodist Health System
• Chris LaFerla, President and CEO, Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce
• Scott Hartman, VP and Wealth Management Advisor, US Bancorp Advisors Board Chair, Jennie Edmundson Foundation
• Dr. Monica Arora, Chief Medical Officer, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health
• Dave Burd, President and CEO, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital

For more information about the hospital, visit https://www.mjebehavioral.com/.

About Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Established in 1886 and affiliated with Methodist Health System since 1994, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital is a 236-bed regional healthcare center serving approximately 250,000 residents in western Iowa. Jennie Edmundson employs a workforce of over 800 employees, and over 300 physicians.
 

About Acadia Healthcare 
Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States (the “U.S.”). As of March 31, 2026, Acadia operated a network of 275 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 12,400 beds in 40 states and Puerto Rico. With approximately 25,000 employees serving more than 84,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest stand-alone behavioral healthcare company in the U.S. Acadia provides behavioral healthcare services to its patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, RTCs and outpatient clinics.

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