Our Acute Inpatient Programs

River Park Hospital offers three distinct acute inpatient care programs that focus on providing thorough assessment, stabilization and treatment of patients ages 8 and up who might be experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting signs of mental health issues.

Children & Adolescent Inpatient Program: Treats patients ages 8 to 17, although younger children may be admitted with a physician’s approval. The program helps children and their families through individualized assessment, stabilization and discharge planning for long-term health and growth for each patient.

30-Day Adolescent Chemical Dependency Program:  Treats patients ages 12 to 17. A short-term program that focuses on trauma-focused therapy modalities to get at the root causes of substance abuse and help young patients break the larger cycle of addiction.

30-Day Child & Adolescent Diagnostic Program: The acute unit at River Park Hospital offers diagnostic services for children & adolescents ages 8 to 17 to determine current psychiatric issues and recommendations for care. The length of stay is no more than 30 days.

Adult Inpatient Program: Treatment is designed to help adults ages 18 and older focus on specific problems and solution development to help stop certain cycles that may lead to further emotional distress and mental health issues. The estimated length of stay is between seven and ten days.

Senior Adults (Seniors) Inpatient Program: A treatment program for adults ages 60 and older who need specialized care. The program specializes in treating the complex needs of older patients, particularly those with dementia, including Alzheimer’s.