Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment for Adults
at Austin Lakes Hospital

Located in the Pavilion at St. David's Medical Center*

The Adult Programs at Austin Lakes Hospital offer distinctive psychiatric services to adults (age 18 & up) with acute mental health needs. At Austin Lakes Hospital, we understand that psychiatric problems can affect an adult’s career, marriage, and relationships.

Austin Lakes Hospital offers crisis stabilization for adults in a confidential, caring environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills, and personal growth. The Intensive Outpatient Program offers comprehensive treatment for adults who do not require inpatient care.   

An Overview of Services

Our mental health diagnostic services and treatment are focused on the special needs of each individual’s situation. Mood disorders, major depression and anxiety, and other psychiatric disorders are treated in a caring, supportive environment by an interdisciplinary team of professionals.

Treatment Programs Available

• Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is an inpatient setting for adults requiring the highest level of nursing care/crisis intervention.

• Inpatient Care is for adults who are in need of 24-hour hospitalization. This program focuses on crisis intervention, assessment and medication stabilization.

• Intensive Outpatient Program is designed for patients needing medication management as well as counseling in order to maximize coping efforts. This program is also a transitional treatment after inpatient hospitalization. The programming is available during the day or evening.

Treatment Team

Physician-led multidisciplinary teams work in an integrated manner to deliver treatment services that stabilize the patient’s condition for return to home and community. The treatment team works closely with outpatient providers and/or referral sources to establish continuing care plans ensuring stabilization and thorough follow-care post discharge.

Program Features

• One call to access services – 24 hours a day / 7 days a week
• Free on-site pre-assessments with appropriate referrals to community resources
• Rapid stabilization and effective transitions to home and community
• Timely intake and admission process
• Medication management and education
• Group and family therapy
• Daily treatment planning meetings with physician
• Patient/family education groups
• Recreational Therapy & Music Therapy
• Multidisciplinary team approach
• Nutritional consultations and counseling/education
• Case management and discharge planning that actively engages the patient & family

For more information or to make a referral, please call
512-544-LAKE (5253).

Only a licensed physician can make the diagnosis of need for inpatient treatment.