Behavioral Health

Behavioral health facilities offer inpatient and outpatient treatment for mental illnesses and substance abuse issues. Inpatient care helps you begin new medicines, adjust to new symptoms and focus on recovery without the stresses of daily life.

As an outpatient, you live at home and attend therapy sessions several times a week. This option may work better for people who need to work or go to school. Before you choose either form of help, be sure to check with your health insurance to see what is covered.

When choosing a facility, consider these questions:

• Does the facility offer treatment only for this diagnosis?
• What form of therapy will I receive? Cognitive-behavioral (changing patterns of thinking to help cope)? Individual or group therapy?
• Does the facility require tests when admitted? If so, what are they?
• Who will perform these tests?
• Who will evaluate me after admission, and what are his or her qualifications and title?
• Will this person see me regularly?
• How are loved ones involved during treatment?

Also seek out recommendations from your doctor, counselor, friends and family to help decide what facility works best for you.

Oro Valley Hospital offers specialized behavioral and mental health services to adults over the age of 21. Our Adult Behavioral Health Unit is a 17-bed acute inpatient unit dedicated to helping patients with stress, grief or mental illness. Our compassionate staff provides care in a warm, safe environment to help you overcome your current situation. Our program also offers an intensive outpatient therapy program. For more information about the types of patients accepted, visit www.healthiertucson.com/behavioral-health-services.

Additional Resources:

American Hospital Association: www.aha.org

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): www.nimh.nih.gov

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: www.samhsa.gov