AdventHealth Porter Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

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Program length

5 days

Focus

This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use. You receive collaborative, individualized treatment that addresses both issues for whole-person healing.

Call (303) 778-1955

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Surrounded by residential neighborhoods in Denver, Colorado, AdventHealth Porter Inpatient Psychiatric Unit provides 24-hour inpatient psychiatric treatment for individuals facing conditions like severe depression, anxiety, or other mental health crises and co-occurring substance use. Care is provided through structured therapy, medication management, and support groups. The center focuses on helping individuals stabilize and begin their recovery in a safe, supportive environment. The unit offers treatments tailored to those in immediate need of mental health support. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is available for individuals with severe symptoms that have not responded to other treatments. The hospital also participates in the NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Health system Elders) program, which improves care for older adults through evidence-based practices. These programs help individuals regain stability and improve their quality of life through focused, compassionate care. Following inpatient care, clients may receive support in planning their next steps through coordinated discharge planning and referrals. They help individuals connect with different levels of outpatient services or community resources for ongoing support. The goal is to make sure each person has a clear path forward after leaving the hospital.

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AdventHealth Porter Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

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Type of Care

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient

Facility Type

Separate inpatient psychiatric unit of a general hospital

Pharmacotherapies

Chlorpromazine Fluphenazine Haloperidol Loxapine Perphenazine Trifluoperazine Aripiprazole Cariprazine Clozapine IIoperidone Lurasidone Olanzapine Paliperidone Quetiapine Risperidone Ziprasidone Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Treatment Approaches

Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Electroconvulsive therapy Group therapy Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Emergency Mental Health Services

Crisis intervention team Psychiatric emergency onsite services

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Medicare Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Payment Assistance Available

Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Seniors or older adults Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Screening for tobacco use

Testing

Metabolic syndrome monitoring Laboratory testing

Recovery Support Services

Mentoring/peer support

Education and Counseling Services

Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Seniors

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Chronic disease/illness management Court-ordered outpatient treatment Diet and exercise counseling Family psychoeducation Illness management and recovery Legal advocacy Psychosocial rehabilitation services Vocational rehabilitation services Case management service Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services