Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center

832 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204

4.6 (75 reviews)

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Eskenazi Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to serving the Indianapolis community with comprehensive, accessible, and compassionate medical care.
As a safety-net provider, it emphasizes health equity, community benefit, and avoiding overuse of treatments, earning recognition from the Lown Institute in these areas.
Eskenazi Health operates the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital and numerous centers across Marion County, offering a wide array of services including primary care, emergency medicine, mental health through the Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, women's health, surgery, orthopaedics, cardiology, oncology, pediatrics, and specialized programs like addiction services, burn care, family beginnings for maternal care, and the brain center for neurological conditions.
Its approach integrates physical, behavioral, and spiritual care, with 24/7 chaplaincy services, pet therapy for comfort, and initiatives like the Gregory S.
Fehribach Center promoting employment opportunities for college students with physical disabilities.
Committed to whole-person care, Eskenazi Health fosters a supportive environment where staff are recognized for exceptional service via the Sunshine Award, and patients can easily access care through MyChart, Connections helpline, and multiple locations, ensuring timely interventions for diverse populations including the underserved.

What we treat

Treatment & Programs

Levels of Care

The treatment team at Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center provides an extensive behavioral continuum that includes highly structured inpatient residential services. Patients facing severe psychiatric emergencies have immediate access to the Thota Rao, M.D., & Aruna Rau, M.D., Crisis Intervention Unit, with deliberate step-down support available afterward.

Inpatient (Residential)

Therapies

Clinical treatment is uniquely complemented by the Robert & Gina Laikin Pet Therapy Program, allowing individuals to interact with certified therapy dogs like Balou and Baylee. This distinct experiential modality deliberately aims to bring profound emotional comfort and quiet affection during challenging hospital stays.

Addictions

With specialized departments tailored specifically for addiction medicine and addiction psychiatry, the treatment team takes a heavily clinical approach to treating substance use. Prospective patients can reach out to the Connections helpline to review the comprehensive list of dependencies safely managed within these distinct programs.

Conditions

For individuals experiencing acute crises and severe suicidal ideation, the emergency psychiatric team provides critical, timely intervention. By integrating behavioral health with a larger medical infrastructure, clinicians can effectively address intense psychological stressors in a safe, thoroughly monitored medical setting.

Suicidal Ideation

Issues

Because the behavioral clinic is embedded within a major Indianapolis medical campus, practitioners are uniquely positioned to help individuals navigate the heavy impact of chronic illness, HIV/AIDS, and disruptive sleep disorders. The counseling staff also assists individuals processing complex grief or recovering from intensive medical trauma following an accident.

HIV/AIDS Sleep Disorders Chronic Illness Medical Trauma (ICU/critical illness/accident) Grief/Loss

Programs

Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center champions equitable community service through initiatives like the Gregory S. Fehribach Center, a track equalizing professional opportunities for college students facing physical disabilities. The administration also proudly runs the Sunshine Award program, enabling visitors to officially recognize medical assistants who deliver exceptionally compassionate care.

On-site

Amenities

On the second floor of the main hospital, the Naphtali Isaac Eskenazi Sanctuary offers a quiet space of peace for individuals of all backgrounds. Recovery spaces are further enhanced by certified therapy dogs, who are specially trained and proactively permitted to lie directly on hospital beds to provide unparalleled emotional comfort.

Coverage

Payment

This Marion County safety-net provider structurally prioritizes financial accessibility for historically underserved populations. Prospective patients can contact the billing department directly to discuss in-network insurance options and review widely accessible public pricing information.

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

Serving the broader community, the center provides highly inclusive behavioral care across the lifespan, from young children and adolescents to older adults. Specialized hospital diagnostic tracks firmly reflect their foundational commitment to diverse demographics, offering dedicated clinical support for pregnant women and affirming, nuanced care for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Languages

English

Additional Services

Beyond clinical treatment, individuals receive reliable administrative support through a centralized helpline and secure digital access via the MyChart portal. Dedicated on-site chaplains also provide around-the-clock spiritual care, actively assisting patients with complex personal crises and end-of-life advance directives.

About

Facility Info

This rigorous hospital-based program situated on a vibrant downtown medical campus functions as a vital safety-net provider for the entire state of Indiana. The sprawling city facility prioritizes true equitable access, heavily utilizing dedicated translation services to guarantee that diverse, vulnerable communities can comfortably receive care.

Credentials

Accreditations

In recognition of its outstanding commitment to community benefit and health equity, the broader organization recently earned prestigious badges from the Lown Institute. Prospective residents are encouraged to contact the clinical staff directly to verify specific state licenses and formal behavioral health accreditations.

Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center