Psychiatry and Psychology in Minnesota

Psychiatric Acute Care Program

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

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

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

Treatment involves a blend of group and individualized therapy, as needed, seven days a week. It includes medical therapy, support groups, recreational activities and relaxation therapy. Education, a key component of all treatment plans, centers on medication use, coping strategies and relapse prevention, psychiatric illnesses, stress management and problem solving.