Behavioral Health

Offering supportive care

Since we entered the behavioral health industry in 1983, the number of individuals we treat has grown significantly and our presence has expanded. We currently treat about 700,000 patients each year. “Our team is dedicated to changing the national narrative about mental health and substance use disorders in a manner that promotes hope, resiliency, connectedness and recovery. Through our robust continuum of offerings including inpatient, outpatient and telehealth, we serve as a trusted provider of behavioral health services, when and where our communities need them.” — Matt Peterson, President, Behavioral Health Division

39 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom
330+ inpatient facilities
53K+ employees

Programs and Services

Comprehensive Services

For children, adolescents, adults and older adults.

Multiple Treatment Settings

Including inpatient, partial hospitalization, outpatient, residential and telehealth treatment programs.

Treatment Programs

Including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, psychotic diagnoses, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, substance use, autism, eating disorders and neurorehabilitation.

Specialty Programs

  • Military: UHS’ Patriot Support Program provides behavioral health services specifically designed for military, veterans and families in 25 facilities.
  • First Responders: Includes behavioral healthcare support, services and programs for first responders (police, firefighters, dispatchers, corrections officers, crime scene technicians), EMS and other healthcare workers, as well as active-duty military.

Education Services

Including innovative programs that enable adolescents to continue their education and pursue academic success while in treatment.

Alliances/Joint Ventures

Alliances with National Behavioral Health Organizations

UHS has demonstrated its commitment to suicide prevention through its longstanding partnership with the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. As a proud supporter of the Action Alliance, UHS provides education and resources to the communities we serve.

UHS is a proud sponsor of PsychHub’s COVID-19 initiative to provide information and resources to inform and support healthcare professionals and consumers during the pandemic.

Joint Ventures/Partnerships with Healthcare Providers

UHS is continually looking to engage in strategic partnerships that will help patients access the right level of care at the right location. This includes a focused effort on partnering with non-UHS acute care hospitals to help them operate their behavioral health services, whether within their current hospitals or newly built facilities. Our recent projects are with these leading healthcare systems:

Assessing and Treating the Depressed Suicidal Patient

August 2022 — Major depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States. During this webinar, the attendee will be able to identify the symptoms of depression, gain experience in assessing suicidality in the depressed patient, and expand knowledge on therapeutic strategies to treat the depressed suicidal patient.

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Trauma Informed Care — The Impact

June 2022 — Trauma Informed Care is a philosophy steeped in understanding the prevalence and impact of trauma on both those we serve and those we employ. This session will focus on the current thinking of Trauma and the prevalence and impact of Trauma on individuals as well as systems of care.

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Altru and Universal Health Services Sign Letter of Intent to Expand Inpatient Behavioral Health

June 14, 2022 — Altru Health System and UHS have signed a letter of intent to work together in expanding inpatient behavioral health services. The two entities are exploring opportunities for an inpatient behavioral health facility in Grand Forks, ND.

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UHS and Trinity Health Joint-Venture Partnership Announces Name of New Behavioral Health Hospital

June 9, 2022 — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued a Final Order granting Havenwyck Hospital, Inc., a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, certificate of need approval for 60 adult psychiatric beds, allowing UHS and Trinity Health Michigan, in a joint venture, to open a new freestanding inpatient behavioral health hospital in Byron Center.

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Ribbon Cutting for new Via Linda Behavioral Hospital

March 22, 2022 — Today, HonorHealth and Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) officially cut the ribbon on the new 120-bed Via Linda Behavioral Hospital.

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The Cannabis Epidemic

December 2021 — Cannabis use has increased significantly in the US. This session will focus on the forces driving this rise in use, risk factors for the development of dependence, and outline the science related to cannabinoids.

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