Inpatient Services

Our Program

St. Luke's adult inpatient psychiatric program is designed for those whose mental health symptoms call for acute hospitalization to achieve mental health stabilization. The program provides a safe healing environment, caring professional staff and effective treatment approaches. The inpatient unit offers private and semi-private rooms and several common rooms for dining and activities.

Conditions We Treat

A variety of mental health conditions can warrant an inpatient stay. Patients who come to UnityPoint Health – St. Luke's for help include those with:

• Depression
• Bipolar disorders (manic-depressive illness)
• Schizophrenia
• Borderline personality disorder
• Anxiety disorders
• Post-traumatic stress disorder

An individual admitted for an inpatient stay often has one or more of the following conditions:

• Overwhelming depression
• Strong thoughts or urges of suicide, or a recent suicide attempt
• Strong thoughts or urges of harming others, or a recent attempt to do so
• A need for initiation to or adjustment of psychiatric medication
• Difficulty functioning due to symptoms of mental illness

Clinical Assessment and Screenings

Our personalized mental health services begin with a full evaluation to identify the scope and severity of the patient's illness. Depending on each patient's symptoms, the examination may include:

• Psychiatric evaluation
• Behavioral assessment
• Suicide risk assessment
• Medication trial and evaluation
• Social network and resources assessment
• Medical lab evaluations

Treatment at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke's

We've designed treatment to decrease symptoms and improve communication skills, functional ability, and coping strategies. Our goal is to help patients develop strategies to manage their lives in a healthy, positive manner. Therapeutic activities include:

• Communication skills training
• Assertive communication training
• Stress and anxiety management
• Medication management and education
• Mental health education
• Emotional support for patients and family members
• Education and referral to additional community services
• Individual problem solving
• Safety planning
• Education about the recovery process

Payment/Insurance Information

Most insurance policies, Medicare and Medicaid include coverage for inpatient services. If you have questions about your coverage, please contact your insurance carrier.