Behavioral Health Inpatient Services

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911. For a mental health crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Methodist’s inpatient psychiatric program provides comprehensive assessment and treatment for adults. With a total of more than 40 beds across two locations – Methodist Fremont Health and Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital – patients and their loved ones can expect 24-hour care and support.

Our inpatient services are designed to help you through an acute psychiatric crisis, which may include:

• Acute worsening of chronic symptoms
• Depression with feelings of hopelessness
• Homicidal thoughts with poor impulse control
• Mania or an altered thought process
• Psychiatric symptoms severe enough to cause bizarre, disordered behavior
• Risk for self-harm or harm to others
• Suicidal thoughts or attempts

Your inpatient care plan may include:

• Co-occurring treatment for a dual diagnosis
• Group therapy and family support
• Medication management
• Recreational therapy

Our inpatient units are staffed by board-certified physicians who are trained in adult psychiatry and co-occurring disorders. Other members of our team include:

• Chemical dependency counselors
• Recreational therapists
• Registered nurses
• Social workers
• Other support staff