--- title: "Inpatient Psychiatric Services at Sutter Health" description: "Sutter provides inpatient psychiatric care, offering treatment and support for people managing severe mental health conditions in a hospital setting." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/inpatient-psychiatric-services" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) / 3. Inpatient Psychiatric Services ![inpatient-psychiatric-2](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/inpatient-psychiatric-2.jpg?h=2100&iar=0&w=3150) # Inpatient Psychiatric Care If mental health issues are keeping you from making the most of your life, let us help. A short stay in an inpatient program can help you get started on the road to better mental health. In a crisis? Call 988 for the [Suicide Prevention Lifeline](https://988lifeline.org/). [Request a Referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals?facets=%7B%22c_relatedServices.name%22%3A%7B%22203%22%3A%7B%22value%22%3A%22Inpatient+Psychiatric+Services%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%7D%7D%7D&verticalKey=healthcare_facilities) ![inpatient-psychiatric-2](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/inpatient-psychiatric-2.jpg?h=2100&iar=0&w=3150) ## Why Choose Sutter? An inpatient hospital stay is the most intensive of mental health care. It’s designed to support anyone facing severe mental health issues, acute psychiatric symptoms or thoughts of self-harm or harming others. If other programs aren’t working, a short-term inpatient stay may be helpful.  Our [five specialty centers](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/inpatient-psychiatric-services#map) in Sacramento and the Bay Area offer inpatient psychiatric care. We understand that being hospitalized for a mental health condition can be scary for both patients and their families. Our child and adolescent programs focus on developmental challenges at school and family dynamics. Our adult program is designed to help you resolve an immediate crisis, enhance self-confidence and learn new skills for dealing with life's challenges.  Once admitted, you'll receive a thorough mental and physical health evaluation and then your doctor will work with you to develop a comprehensive treatment plan. The plan may include different types of therapeutic counseling, including family, group or individual sessions. We'll also work with your family members to help them understand your condition and what they can do to help. Rest assured, our goal is to stabilize your condition and help you move to a less intensive level of care as soon as possible. By the Numbers ### 80+ Providers offer trusted mental health care close to home. ### 30+  Locations in our communities provide behavioral health services.  ### 5 Specialty Centers  support mental health care across Northern California.  ### 16 Recognitions for high-performance care from U.S. News & World Report. ## Need a Referral? Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, or call us at [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788). [Request a Referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals) ## Treatments - [Care coordination](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/care-coordination) - Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) - Family therapy - Group therapy - Individual counseling - Ketamine Infusion Therapy (KIT) - Medical Evaluation - Psychological Assessment - Recreational therapy - Spiritual support - Substance use disorder screening - Teen Substance Use Screening ## Related services - [Addiction treatment](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/addiction-treatment) - [Behavioral health care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/behavioral-health-care) - [Behavioral health care for seniors](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/behavioral-health-care-seniors) - [Behavioral health outpatient services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/behavioral-health-outpatient) - [Child and adolescent behavioral health](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/child-adolescent-behavioral-health) - [Eating disorder treatment](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/eating-disorder-treatment) - [Interventional psychiatry](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/interventional-psychiatry) - [Partial hospitalization (PHP) And intensive outpatient care (IOP)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/partial-hospitalization-intensive-outpatient-care) ## Behavioral health specialty locations  ## Classes & events [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Mental+health%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) - Event ### [Mental health help for teens](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6ab2eff9347ee327947d9702/) Access comprehensive services for adolescents ages 12-17 experiencing mental health problems. - Event ### [Holistic mental health care for adults](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6ab2eeca5ec20b1fd85621b8/) As a community hospital program, we treat people with medical conditions and mental health issues such as depression, suicidal thoughts, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. - Event ### [Helping older adults in transition](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6ab2edbf347ee327947d95c7/) At Sutter’s MPMC San Mateo Campus, we offer a specialized program to help older adults adjust to new care or life stages. [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Mental+health%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) ## Sutter’s Picks Health & wellness ### [Is it Sadness or Depression?](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/is-it-sadness-or-depression) Are you blue or truly depressed? Learn the signs and symptoms of clinical depression. Health & wellness ### [What You Can Do to Prevent Suicide](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/prevent-suicide) Learn the warning signs of suicide and how to help someone at risk. Health & wellness ### [Addiction Treatment Options](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/addiction-treatments) You’ve got many supportive and effective choices on the road to sobriety. ## Find a Doctor Find your Sutter Health doctor. 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