Inpatient Psychiatric and Mental Health Care

When you or someone you love faces a serious psychiatric illness, you deserve care that is immediate, compassionate and grounded in dignity. Our inpatient psychiatric unit provides safe, intensive mental health treatment for individuals experiencing acute or chronic mental and behavioral health emergencies. These include severe depression, anxiety, psychosis, suicidal thoughts or emotional dysregulation.

With 24/7 medical supervision and a team of experienced psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and social workers, our inpatient psychiatry program at UChicago Medicine at Ingalls - Harvey helps adults over 18 stabilize, heal and continue toward recovery.

Call today at 708-915-6411 or fill out the form below to get help now.

What to Expect from Inpatient Hospitalization

During inpatient psychiatric care, our priority is safety, stabilization and recovery. Upon admission, you’ll receive a comprehensive evaluation and an individualized treatment plan from our team of mental health experts, including psychiatrists, nurses and therapists. The average stay in the inpatient psychiatric unit is five to seven days.

Most patients participate in a structured daily schedule that includes individual and group therapy, medication management, coping skills training, and wellness activities such as mindfulness, art and music.

The inpatient setting is a secure, supportive environment that reduces stress and promotes healing. Visiting hours and family involvement are encouraged when appropriate, as they are an important part of the recovery process.

Our team works closely with you to plan for next steps after discharge, including outpatient care, support services and community resources to help you transition smoothly and continue your progress.

What to Do If You Need Immediate Psychiatric Treatment

If you or someone you know experiences psychiatric symptoms that require immediate or intensive intervention, please call your doctor or go to the emergency room immediately.

Examples include (but aren’t limited to) the following:

• Severe hallucinations
• Suicidal thoughts
• Posing a danger to yourself or others

In the emergency room, we can coordinate inpatient psychiatric hospitalization if necessary.

Confidential Assessment and Referrals

A trained mental health professional sees patients in the emergency department or in the hospital. Our team also responds to calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Reach out by phone or fill out the form below for assistance scheduling an assessment or for a referral:

Ingalls Memorial:

• Monday through Friday, 9 am through 5 pm: 708-915-8600
• After hours and on weekends: 708-915-6411

Our assessment and referral staff evaluate each individual to determine their behavioral health needs and make referrals.