Mental Health (Inpatient)

Focus on healing in a safe, nurturing environment. Find 24-hour inpatient psychiatric care and treatment at an Essentia location near you:

• Brainerd, MN – Grace Unit at Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center
• Duluth, MN – Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatric Healing Space at Essentia Health-Duluth (Miller-Dwan Building)

Rely on our team of experienced specialists for compassionate, comprehensive care. Depending on your needs, you may work with:

• Psychiatrists – Manage your care and treatment, provide therapy, and prescribe medications
• Nurse practitioners (NPs) – Provide treatment, education, and prescribe medications
• Registered nurses (RNs) – Provide care, treatment, and education
• Behavioral health technicians – Help you with daily activities and self-care
• Psychotherapists – Provide individual, family, and group therapy
• Licensed alcohol and drug counselors – Access substance abuse issues
• Occupational therapists – Teach skills that help you be more independent
• Activity therapists – Coordinate programs like art therapy, music therapy, and recreation therapy
• Social workers – Connect you with community resources and help you plan for care after you leave the program
• Dietitians – Help you create a healthy eating plan that fits your tastes and budget
• Chaplains – Offer spiritual guidance and support

Partner with your care team to create a personalized care plan. We’ll help you set and reach your goals for physical, social, and spiritual well-being. Your care plan may include:

• Individual therapy – Meet one-on-one with a mental health professional
• Family therapy – Improve issues that affect relationships with your family
• Group therapy – Gather with your peers to discuss and develop coping skills so you can improve your ability to deal with stress and other triggers
• Mileu therapy – Learn and practice new, effective ways to deal with negative situations in a safe environment
• Recreational therapy – Participate in games and activities
• Art therapy – Express yourself through creativity
• Education for you and your family – Learn about your condition and ways to care for yourself
• Medication management – Get the right medicines at the right dose to treat your condition

Maintain your progress and continue your journey with support from Essentia. You’ll leave your inpatient program with a plan for ongoing care and in some cases, we may set up follow-up mental health appointments for you. Count on us to help create a seamless transition to outpatient care that’s right for you.