Acute Inpatient

Acute inpatient hospitalization occurs only with a physician's order for conditions that cannot be safely or effectively treated on an outpatient basis. It is the most intensive level of care offered and provides 24-hour skilled nursing observation and care; daily interventions and oversight by a psychiatrist; and intensive, highly coordinated treatment by a physician-led team of mental health professionals. Inpatient hospitalization is always short-term and designed to quickly stabilize the most serious symptoms to allow a quick transition to less intensive levels of care.

Program Details

Valle Vista Health System offers acute inpatient care for adults, adolescents (ages 13-17), and to children (ages 6-12). Dual diagnosis programs are available for adults and adolescents with a secondary chemical dependency diagnosis.

Advantages of Acute Inpatient:

Safe, controlled, structured environment
24-hour skilled nursing care
Daily visits with psychiatrist
Locked and secure
Age appropriate activity therapy that includes pet therapy, recreation and holiday events
Individual, group and family counseling
Interdisciplinary treatment planning
Family education and involvement
After care planning
Schedule visitation
Newly renovated units
Secure outdoor play areas
Dietary consults provided as needed
Able to utilize both medication and psychotherapy as appropriate
Medically supervised detoxification (for alcohol and drugs)
Tutorial-based school program available
Up to 10 hours of daily programming
Seven day a week programming

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We cannot offer diagnosis, counseling or recommendations online, but an Assessment and Referral specialist is available 24 hours/7 days a week at 800.447.1348. If you are currently experiencing an emergency, please dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

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