Admission Process

In order to be admitted to Genesis Behavioral Health you must to complete a formal evaluation or assessment in the Emergency Department to determine if you meet the criteria for an inpatient stay on our unit.

If you are having a mental health emergency please visit the nearest Emergency Department or call 911.

Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Services

Helping acute psychiatric patients ages 18-64 to get the help they need

Mental health can be a struggle no matter what the age. For those adults who need more than outpatient care, MercyOne Genesis is here.

Personalized Care

We care for acute psychiatric patients ages 18-64. The current unit is 28 beds. Each patient benefits from therapies and programs designed around the individual diagnosis.

Our personalized care plans typically consist of the following:

  • A comprehensive evaluation
  • Daily assessment and treatment by a psychiatrist
  • Medication management
  • 24-hour nursing services
  • Individual, group and family therapy services
  • Therapeutic recreation services
  • Discharge planning
  • Coordination of follow-up care
  • Assistance with accessing community resources
  • If necessary, assistance with placement in an alternative living environment

Our professional and experienced staff commonly use the following forms of therapy:

  • Art
  • Group
  • Coping
  • Exercise
  • Spiritual Care
  • Social Work

A Breadth of Experience

Patients receive individualized care from a variety of different and experienced caregivers:

  • Psychiatrists
  • Social workers
  • Psychiatric nurses
  • Recreational therapists
  • Occupational therapists
  • Mental health workers
  • Counselors
  • Chaplains
  • Adult Inpatient Services

    Artwork is found throughout Adult Inpatient Services.

  • Adult Inpatient Services

    Exercise room at Adult Inpatient Services.

  • Adult Inpatient Services

    Patient rooms at Adult Inpatient Services.

  • Adult Inpatient Services

    Exterior of MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center.

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