For the past 25 years, Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital has dedicated itself to treating mental health in their community, serving over 10,000 patients through hospitalization and out-patient efforts. Approximately 40 psychologists and psychiatrists cover treatment for a range of mental health disorders, from patients from all ages, backgrounds, and care needs. A specialty Ascension treatment program uses a combination of a myriad of therapies, including cognitive behavioral, exposure and response treatment. Uniquely, Alexian Brothers cross-tracks patients with co-occurring conditions throughout their treatment, allowing them to seek treatment for multiple conditions simultaneously, resulting in expedited time in treatment and alleviated patient suffering. The hospital also offers a Behavioral Medicine Logistics Center, which triages emergency patients to multiple facilities for care, offers a specialized treatment program for those with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and provides a practice kitchen for patients in recovery from eating disorders. The hospital is also a leader in professional education, continually hosting educational and community events for over 20,000 attendees, largely sponsored with no cost to the families, parents, and professionals.
