Ivinson Memorial Hospital – Behavioral Health Services
Located in Laramie, Wyoming, Ivinson Memorial Hospital’s Behavioral Health Services offers crucial support and acute psychiatric care for adults and adolescents facing mental health crises and substance use challenges. This dedicated unit serves as a vital resource for individuals in the community needing immediate, focused stabilization and treatment.
Inpatient Care and Specialized Treatment
The Behavioral Health Services Unit operates as a dedicated ten-bed inpatient unit, providing round-the-clock, acute psychiatric care seven days a week. The focus of this intensive setting is on stabilizing patients in crisis. The skilled clinical staff is equipped to handle a variety of acute needs, including acute psychiatric episodes and acute alcohol detoxing. The typical length of stay in the unit is relatively short, usually ranging from three to five days, emphasizing quick stabilization before transitioning patients to lower levels of care or continued outpatient services.
Crisis Support Availability
Recognizing the urgency of behavioral health issues, the hospital’s behavioral health unit is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For those who are overwhelmed, experiencing hopelessness, or considering self-harm or harm to others, immediate crisis lines and emergency services are accessible. While Ivinson provides 24/7 inpatient services, they also offer information for several local hotlines and resources that provide 24/7 service to help individuals de-escalate and find a calmer state of mind. These resources include the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, as well as local hotlines like Peak Wellness and the Laramie Youth Crisis Center.
Community and Local Resources
Beyond the hospital’s acute inpatient care, Ivinson Memorial Hospital maintains strong ties with local mental health community resources. They recognize the importance of ongoing support after discharge. Local organizations, such as Robbie’s House, which offers a peer-led community and resource center for individuals living with mental illness, complement the hospital’s services. This comprehensive approach ensures that patients have access to acute care when needed, followed by ongoing community support for long-term wellness.
Contact Information
- Address: 255 North 30th Street Laramie WY
- All Hospital Services: (307) 742-2141
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of patients does the Behavioral Health Unit serve?
The ten-bed inpatient unit provides acute psychiatric care for both adults and adolescents who are experiencing a mental health crisis or require acute alcohol detoxification.
How long is the typical stay in the inpatient unit?
The length of stay is generally focused on acute stabilization and typically ranges from three to five days.
Does Ivinson Memorial Hospital offer crisis intervention 24/7?
Yes, the Behavioral Health unit is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for acute psychiatric care, and the hospital provides information for multiple 24/7 crisis hotlines including the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Does the program include substance abuse treatment?
The unit is equipped to provide services including acute alcohol detoxing as part of its comprehensive psychiatric care.
