Wellstone Regional Hospital
2700 Vissing Park Road, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
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Wellstone Regional Hospital is a 100-bed psychiatric hospital and outpatient center dedicated to providing quality care and peace of mind for children ages 4-12, adolescents ages 13-17, and adults ages 18 and older facing psychiatric disorders and chemical dependency.
Named in honor of the late Senator Paul Wellstone, a champion for mental health parity and advocacy for the underserved, Wellstone embodies a philosophy centered on absolute dedication to the respect of each individual, with an emphasis on restoring hope and strengthening the spirit through personalized coping strategies.
Our highly trained multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and specialists in recreational, art, music, and horticultural therapies, delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, including detoxification, rehabilitation, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and medication-assisted treatments, all within a secure, supportive environment that encourages family participation and community integration.
Wellstone's approach integrates evidence-based practices, 12-Step recovery principles, and innovative suicide prevention efforts through partnerships like the National Action Alliance, ensuring patients receive 24/7 no-cost assessments, structured therapy, and a continuum of care to achieve stabilization, long-term recovery, and a brighter future.
What we treat
Treatment & Programs
Levels of Care
Wellstone Regional Hospital offers a focused continuum of care designed to stabilize patients in crisis and guide them back to daily life. Their treatment model begins with short-term inpatient care or medical detox, seamlessly stepping down into intensive outpatient programs (IOP) to support sustained success.
Therapies
Clinical care here blends medical intervention with an exceptionally creative specialized therapy department. Patients have access to horticultural therapy operating out of an on-site greenhouse, alongside music, art, and recreational therapies that build practical, sober coping skills.
Addictions
The adult chemical dependency program, named "Stepping Stones to Recovery," addresses a wide spectrum of substance use challenges. Their clinical team is equipped to treat dependencies on alcohol, cocaine, cannabis, prescription drugs, and opiates, providing a structured medical environment to begin lifelong sobriety.
Conditions
This psychiatric hospital provides critical care for individuals facing severe psychiatric disorders and emotional emergencies. The clinical staff specializes in stabilizing patients dealing with self-mutilation, profound depression, and suicidal ideation, bolstered by their innovative partnership with the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention.
Issues
Treatment plans revolve around an individual's unique ability to cope effectively with severe life stressors. The multidisciplinary team helps clients navigate family conflict, anger management challenges, and the emotional complexities of acute mental health crises.
Programs
The addiction recovery track integrates traditional 12-Step principles with evidence-based medical oversight, offering both abstinence-oriented and medication-assisted approaches like Suboxone. Furthermore, their prominent suicide prevention initiatives provide vital educational resources and structured safety planning for all patients.
On-site
Amenities
The 100-bed facility provides a secure, therapeutic environment tailored to multiple age groups. Younger residents can utilize the outdoor playground and indoor rock climbing wall, while adults benefit from dedicated unit dayrooms, a cafeteria for nutritious meals, and a specialized soothing room designed to safely calm the senses.
Coverage
Payment
The admissions team strives to make crisis care financially accessible by accepting Medicare, TRICARE, and both Indiana and Kentucky Medicaid. They are in-network with major private insurers like Anthem and Cigna, and their staff can even assist uninsured patients in applying for Presumptive Eligibility for Indiana Medicaid.
Please contact the facility directly to verify insurance coverage and payment options. Many facilities offer free insurance verification.
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Who We Serve
Care is distinctly compartmentalized to serve children as young as four, adolescents, and adult populations within their own specialized units. Whether providing primary behavioral play therapy for an elementary student or intensive outpatient care for an adult, the multidisciplinary teams adjust their approach to meet the exact relational needs of the individual.
Languages
Additional Services
An around-the-clock Evaluation and Referral department ensures that individuals in crisis can receive immediate help. Staffed by registered nurses and master's-level social workers, this core team provides no-cost healthcare assessments and maintains 24/7 medical oversight throughout an individual's stay.
About
Facility Info
Located in Jeffersonville, Indiana, this clinical psychiatric center honors the progressive legacy of the late Senator Paul Wellstone. The facility operates as a comprehensive mental health provider, featuring a lobby filled with educational resources reflecting the Senator's passionate advocacy for mental health parity.
Credentials
Accreditations
Wellstone Regional Hospital holds the prestigious Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. This core accreditation reflects their strict adherence to national performance standards, ensuring a secure, high-quality environment for behavioral health and chemical dependency care.
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