Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit in New Orleans
University Medical Center's Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit provides compassionate
care to adults who are in need of short-term hospitalization for crisis
intervention, assessment and symptom stabilization. Patients are placed
on the therapeutic unit that would be of most benefit for their condition.
Our therapeutic units have the ability to address every patient’s
needs, including:
Comprehensive physical and psychological assessments/evaluations
Individualized treatment planning
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Group therapy
Individual therapy
Family therapy
Recreational therapy
Medication management
Comprehensive discharge planning
Therapeutic units
The 30-bed Acute Stabilization Units provide primarily care for patients
with illnesses such as Schizophrenia and can deliver specialized care
in First Episode Psychosis. Patients are provided close follow up as they recover.
The 15-bed Mood Disorders Unit provides specialized care for patients with
mood disorders such as Major Depression and Bipolar Disorder. Electroconvulsive
therapy is available for treatment resistant conditions for inpatients
as well as for outpatient follow-up.
The 15-bed Addiction Disorders Unit provides comprehensive care for patients
who have an addiction disorder and concurrent psychiatric disorder such
as depression or anxiety. Follow up rehabilitative care with our community
partners is ensured.
Visitor guidelines
All visitors must first check in with Hospital Public Safety and obtain
a visitor’s pass. Visitor's passes are issued only to visitors who
have the correct patient identification number. Your visitor's pass must
be worn at all times and visible to staff on the unit to gain entrance.
Visitor passes must be returned to Public Safety when the visit is completed.
If calling to inquire about a patient in this unit, you must provide the
patient identification number.
Visiting hours
Weekdays (excluding holidays): 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Weekends: 1 – 3 pm
Training programs
As an Academic Medical Center, University Medical Center supports training
for future Behavioral Health care givers from LSU Health New Orleans and
Tulane University School of Medicine. To learn more about these programs,
please visit the following sites for information:
