Inpatient Care for Co-occurring Disorders
Start your journey to better behavioral health in the inpatient units for adults at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center. Our emergency room may admit you to one of these units for your safety if you have a mental illness and substance abuse symptoms. We’ll help you get to a stable place so you can return to your community feeling better.
When to Seek Medical Attention
Call 988 or go to your nearest emergency room (ER) if you:
- Have persistent, overwhelming feelings of hurting yourself or someone else
- See or hear things that aren’t real
If you call or text 988, you’ll talk to a counselor who can send local crisis responders to you. If you come to an Adventist HealthCare ER, a clinician will assess your needs and connect you to the right level of treatment.
What to Expect
In our behavioral health units, adults will:
- Receive intensive psychiatric care
- Take part in substance use education
- Attend daily Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meetings
- Receive nutrition counseling
- Enjoy physical activity
Mental Health Team
Look forward to compassionate support from:
- Psychiatrist – Prescribes mental health medications and works with you to manage them
- Social workers and therapists – Help you process your emotions, change negative thought patterns and develop skills for better mental health
- Registered nurses – Tend to your everyday health needs
- Certified addiction counselor – Provides education and guidance to help you work toward recovery
- Certified peer recovery specialist – Has personal experience in recovery and helps you stay motivated
Group Therapy
Throughout your time with us, you’ll take part in group therapy to connect with people facing similar challenges. In a supportive setting, you share your thoughts and feelings while hearing from others. A therapist leads the group, helping everyone explore their experiences, manage their emotions and learn from each other.
Building Life Skills
You’ll take part in activities to practice essential skills, like:
- Caring for yourself
- Managing emotions
- Communicating with others
- Setting healthy boundaries
These skills will also empower you to thrive once you return to your everyday life.
Family Involvement
Family support improves your mental health. If appropriate, we’ll invite loved ones into the recovery process to:
- Explain your condition
- Discuss how they can help
- Strengthen your relationships
Pastoral Care
Ask to talk to a member of Shady Grove Medical Center’s spiritual care team when you’re seeking prayer, pastoral support or just someone to talk to. We’ll help you find peace and meaning in your journey toward healing, regardless of your faith background.
Expressive Therapy
Expressive therapy gives you a creative, constructive outlet to share your feelings. Music, art, writing and dance let you process emotions in a fun, relaxing way with others or on your own.
Discharge Planning
As you prepare to leave the hospital, we’ll make sure you understand your condition and know how to manage it to keep on track. Stay with Adventist HealthCare to seamlessly transition to the next level of care, such as:
