Ascension Medical Group St Vincent - 13420 N Meridian Street

Ascension is a leading non-profit and Catholic health system that delivers compassionate, personalized care to individuals and families across 19 states and the District of Columbia, with a strong commitment to integrating physical, behavioral, and mental health services to treat the whole person.

Guided by its mission to provide high-quality, compassionate care that extends human dignity and promotes wellness, Ascension operates 94 hospitals, numerous clinics, and specialized centers, employing over 99,000 associates and 23,000 affiliated providers.

The organization specializes in accessible outpatient and inpatient behavioral health services, including treatment for anxiety disorders, mood disorders like depression and bipolar, substance use and addiction recovery through medication-assisted therapies and counseling, eating disorders, PTSD, schizophrenia, and pediatric mental health conditions via dedicated programs such as the Grace Grego Maxwell Mental Health Unit at Dell Children's Medical Center.

Ascension's faith-based approach emphasizes hope, recovery, and community support, offering evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, electroconvulsive therapy, and exposure response prevention, alongside innovative options like virtual visits, 24/7 crisis hotlines, and housing alliances for those facing homelessness intertwined with mental health challenges.

Serving diverse populations including children, adolescents, adults, seniors, veterans, and the underserved, Ascension connects patients to multidisciplinary teams of psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and social workers, fostering long-term recovery, family education, and relapse prevention in a judgment-free environment while prioritizing emergency care, suicide prevention, and equitable access through translation services and community partnerships.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

Treatment at Ascension St. Vincent spans a comprehensive continuum, ranging from 24/7 emergency psychiatric care and inpatient stabilization to flexible step-down options. The Central Indiana network offers intensive outpatient programs (IOP) and partial hospitalization, alongside telehealth services featuring convenient virtual visits to integrate treatment into daily life.

Therapies

Therapeutic interventions at this facility are deeply rooted in evidence-based practices, with clinicians utilizing intensive cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy frameworks. For treatment-resistant conditions, the wider St. Vincent network provides advanced physical interventions like electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and specialized exposure and response prevention.

Addictions

The addiction medicine specialists at Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent treat a spectrum of substance use disorders, focusing heavily on chemical dependency and alcohol addiction. Their specialized outpatient framework includes medication-assisted treatment—such as Suboxone for opioid recovery—to help manage withdrawal symptoms safely and support long-term sobriety.

Conditions

From highly prevalent mood disorders to complex mental illnesses, the clinical team addresses a wide range of psychological conditions. Care programs provide targeted interventions for patients navigating depression, bipolar disorder, severe anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, alongside specialized psychiatric support for schizophrenia.

Issues

Healing here goes beyond a primary diagnosis to address the heavy life circumstances that frequently co-occur with mental health struggles. Care teams are equipped to help individuals process grief, navigate severe relationship stress, and find safe paths forward following domestic, emotional, or sexual abuse.

Programs

Ascension features several specialized tracks, including dedicated Coping Programs tailored for women experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD) and older adults navigating the realities of aging. The organization's overarching Catholic, faith-based mission emphasizes human dignity, ensuring that clinical programming consistently honors the whole person.

On-site

Amenities

Operating as a clinical, hospital-based outpatient center in Carmel, the facility is designed to prioritize accessibility and immediate connection to care. Patients benefit from modern clinical office spaces, the integration of secure digital technology for virtual visits, and direct connection to the 24/7 Ascension St. Vincent Stress Center for after-hours support.

Coverage

Payment

Navigating the financial aspects of treatment is supported by dedicated patient account representatives who help clients understand their coverage and specific financial arrangements. The facility accepts private health insurance and can assist in verifying mental health benefits or establishing manageable payment plans.

Please contact the facility directly to verify insurance coverage and payment options. Many facilities offer free insurance verification.

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Eligibility

Who We Serve

Across its Central Indiana footprint, Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent serves an incredibly diverse population, effectively treating children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. The network seamlessly links adult psychiatric care with highly specialized pediatric mental health services through the affiliated Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, ensuring age-appropriate care for the entire family.

Age Groups

Children (Under 13)Adolescents (13-17)Young Adults (18-25)Adults (26-64)Seniors (65+)

Additional Services

A robust infrastructure of wraparound support ensures clients have the resources they need throughout their recovery journey. Ascension offers ongoing medication management, comprehensive case management, and translation services to break down language barriers for the local community.

Payment Plans

About

Facility Info

Situated directly in the city of Carmel, this clinic operates as a vital extension of a leading non-profit, Catholic health system. As a hospital-affiliated program, the facility connects outpatient clients with the advanced medical, emergency, and psychiatric resources of the broader St. Vincent network.

Credentials

Accreditations

Ascension maintains strict clinical standards, employing a network of board-certified psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed clinical social workers. Prospective clients are encouraged to contact the facility directly to verify specific state mental health licenses and external hospital accreditations.