Adults > Inpatient Services
The inpatient program at RiverWoods Behavioral Health System, is the most acute level of care offered and is designed to offer a safe secure environment for recovery and development. The typical length of stay on our adult inpatient unit is approximately 5-7 days but varies greatly depending on the individual patient's personal needs. The inpatient unit is not intended for long term treatment and is only used as a last option in the treatment process to offer crisis stabilization. Our confidential assessment combined with interviews of the patient, family (if applicable), and any other integral care providers, will assist our professional staff in the collection of history and the progression of illness. This detailed information will allow the team to formulate a specialized treatment plan that is unique for each patient. While in treatment the patient will participate in either the psychiatric, chemical dependency, or dual diagnosis therapeutic track. All inpatient treatment will be therapy based with patients attending individual, group, and family therapy sessions daily. All therapy is conducted by licensed counselors, therapists, psychologists, and social workers and overseen by our team of board certified psychiatrists. Every patient will see their psychiatrist for an initial evaluation and determination regarding the need for medication within 24 hours of admission. Patients will not only learn the therapeutic techniques of staying healthy but also how to monitor and administer their medication from our team of nurses and pharmacists. This two-pronged approach of therapy and medication is a proven method of treatment and will offer the patient the best opportunity for positive results. Upon discharge, social workers will help patients formulate a plan for continued treatment and make referrals to the appropriate mental health professionals in the community where they live.
