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Mental Health Network

Welcome to Northwest Community Hospital's Mental Health Network, a provider of high quality mental health services. The treatment programs are designed for all stages of life - from youth to older adults. Think of us as your resource in times of crisis. We are also available if you have a question or concern in regards to a variety of mental health and substance abuse issues.

Treatment is tailored to the individual patient’s needs. Each individual’s care is coordinated through the interdisciplinary team to assure a smooth transition between treatment levels, including linkage to community-based outpatient services following discharge. Northwest Community Hospital provides comprehensive care as part of a multifaceted healthcare system, uniquely positioned to care for physical and mental health.

High patient satisfaction is achieved by offering full-time, hospital-based treatment team comprised of psychiatrists specializing in adolescent and adult care and an advance practice nurse/clinical nurse specialist. These professionals are employed by the hospital and provide expertise in the treatment of psychiatric disorders and addictions. Expertise, compassion, quality…this is what you can expect when you receive mental health or chemical dependency services from the experienced staff of the Mental Health Network.

Please Note: All inpatient, partial-hospitalization and intensive outpatient services for adults and adolescents offered by the Mental Health Network are provided at one location on the campus of Northwest Community Hospital: 901 W. Kirchoff, Building #7. (Click here for directions.)


	If you or your loved one is experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.

Adult Services

Offered for adults 18 and older.

Inpatient treatment - a 20-bed unit for individuals in immediate crisis due to a wide range of emotional and psychiatric issues. Treatment is focused on rapid stabilization of presenting symptoms and transition to a less intensive level of care. Substance abuse/dependence issues will be addressed individually as part of a discharge plan once psychiatric stabilization occurs.

Our adult program offers:

Private rooms available
Individualized assessment for mental health and substance abuse
Medication stabilization
Individual and group therapy
Full time on-site psychiatrist and/or advance practice nurse
Education regarding the cause and impact of psychiatric illnesses, early identification of symptoms and tools for coping
Care management services including linkage to community resources and facilitation of follow up services
Discharge planning

Adolescent Services

Offered for youth ages 12 to 18. Treatment for individuals to address a variety of issues including mental health and substance abuse.

There are two levels of treatment available:

Inpatient Treatment – a 12-bed unit designed to evaluate and rapidly stabilize adolescents in crisis with linkage to less intense treatment options.
Partial Hospitalization Program - a full day of educational and therapeutic services.

1. Mental Health

Specialized mental health and substance abuse assessment and evaluation
Individual, group, family therapy and multi-family group
The treatment is based on a collaborative, interdisciplinary treatment model and staffed by highly trained professionals
Full time on-site child and adolescent psychiatrist
Educational seminars for adolescents and their families
Five day a week school program staffed with certified teachers maintaining coordination with home school
Discharge planning
Active follow up services including connections to community based resources and support groups

2. School Refusal Program

We have the only inpatient and partial School Refusal Program in the country, as highlighted on national television. To download an informational brochure on "Coping with School Refusal Behavior: A Specialized Treatment Program for Adolescents," click here.

3. Chemical Dependency: The Youth Center of Northwest Community Hospital

The Youth Center of Northwest Community Hospital offers a Chemical Dependency Program. There are three levels of treatment available:

Youth Residential Treatment Program - 30 beds
Partial Hospitalization Program
Intensive Outpatient Program

Program includes:

Specialized assessment and evaluation
Individual, group, family therapy & multi-family group
Five days a week school program staffed with certified teachers maintaining coordination with home school
12-step approach
AA, FA, NA, Al-Anon on premise
Discharge planning
Active follow up services including connections to community based resources and support groups

To request a copy of The Youth Center brochure, click here.

Liaison Services

Liaison Services in the Emergency Department of Northwest Community Hospital are available when you, a family member, or someone you care about is in crisis due to issues regarding mental health and/ or substance abuse.

You will meet with a Mental Health Liaison and an Emergency Department physician for an individual assessment.
Liaison staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Resources are available for issues such as domestic violence, child abuse/neglect, sexual assault, substance abuse and homelessness.


	If you or your loved one is experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.

Last Updated on 01/18/08