Psychiatry and Psychology in Minnesota

Psychiatric Acute Care Program

The Psychiatric Acute Care Program is an inpatient program that provides crisis management and treatment services to individuals experiencing a significant mental health crisis. The goals of the program include stabilizing the situation and starting treatment to address the crisis. Following stabilization, you are assisted in developing a range of skills to facilitate recovery in the hospital and after dismissal.

Who can be admitted to the program?
The program is for individuals 18 and older who are in a significant crisis and need immediate monitoring, evaluation and treatment.

How does the program work?
The admission assessment includes a medical and psychiatric evaluation by a team of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, social workers, residents and recreational therapists. The team develops an individualized care plan to meet your needs. Medical consultations, psychological tests and consultations with other specialties are ordered as needed.

Treatment involves a blend of group and individual therapy, including medical therapy, support groups, recreational activities and relaxation therapy. Education about medication use, coping strategies and relapse prevention, psychiatric illnesses, stress management and problem solving is a key part of the program.