Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital
Greensboro, NC Joint Commission

Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital

Founded

2021

Program Length

7 days

Focus

This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use. You receive collaborative, individualized treatment that addresses both issues for whole-person healing.

Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital is a 90-bed facility offering age-appropriate care for adults and seniors struggling with behavioral health and co-occurring addiction concerns. They provide inpatient, virtual and on-site day treatment, and intensive outpatient programs to support clients at various stages of recovery. Their experienced caregivers emphasize collaboration throughout the treatment process so clients feel encouraged to actively participate in their own healing. Ascension combines traditional and experiential therapies to help clients reach their goals. Clients meet with a therapist or social worker multiple times per week for individual sessions. Group therapy explores topics like boundaries, relationships, stress, and communication, offering space to connect and grow. Family sessions, expressive therapies, and mindfulness practices round out care. With regular progress checks and aftercare planning, clients gain tools and support for continued healing beyond treatment. Ascension’s state-of-the-art hospital in Nashville’s MetroCenter neighborhood offers convenient access for nearby communities. Geriatric-friendly accommodations, semiprivate inpatient rooms, and separate quiet and active spaces support client healing. For wellness and connection, clients benefit from outdoor areas with a walking track, basketball court, and picnic tables, plus an indoor gymnasium. An off-unit café serving three meals daily adds comfort and normalcy to the recovery experience in a safe, structured setting. Aftercare planning at Ascension is a collaborative process involving their care team—physicians, social workers, and nursing staff—as well as the client and, when appropriate, a support person. Tailored discharge plans include referrals to step-down programs or other providers. They also follow up within 72 hours of discharge, helping clients transition smoothly while continuing their healing journey with support and intention.

Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital
Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital
Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital
Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient Outpatient Partial hospitalization/day treatment

Facility Type

Psychiatric hospital

Pharmacotherapies

Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Treatment Approaches

Activity therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Emergency Mental Health Services

Crisis intervention team Psychiatric emergency walk-in services

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Medicare Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds U.S. Department of VA funds

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Young adults Seniors or older adults Veterans Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Screening for tobacco use

Testing

Laboratory testing

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults Seniors

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Case management service

Contact Information

Address

700 Walter Reed Drive, Greensboro, NC, 27403

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