Adult Unit

The Adult Unit at Saline Memorial Hospital is a secure, 19-bed, licensed unit that provides acute inpatient hospitalization in a safe, therapeutic environment for patients who cannot be treated safely on an outpatient basis. Treatment in this program is provided by a team of licensed professionals experienced in the assessment and treatment of adults with psychiatric illnesses. This team provides specialized services under the direction of the attending psychiatrist.

Common reasons for admission to the Adult Inpatient Unit include:

Suicidal thoughts or attempts
Excessive aggression or agitation
Depression
Anxiety and panic disorders
Poor impulse control
Delusions/hallucinations
Agitation and restlessness
Sleeping or eating disturbances
Self-neglect/Self-harm
Behaviors that impede daily living
Obsessive-compulsive symptoms