About

Inpatient Psychiatric Program

MyMichigan Medical Center Alma

If you are in a mental health crisis, MyMichigan Medical Center Alma provides 24-hour support. We offer help through our Inpatient Psychiatric program. We offer short-term care in a safe and comfortable setting. We treat you with kindness, respect, and understanding.

A team of professionals will support you and your family to help you begin your recovery.

What to Expect When You Arrive

When you first come in, you’ll get a full health screening. If we find other medical issues that may affect your recovery, we’ll help connect you to the right care.

Our program focuses on helping you:

• Feel safe and supported
• Understand your symptoms
• Gain confidence and independence
• Learn skills to improve your daily life

Our Facility Offers

• A 30-bed secure unit for adults and seniors
• Private rooms with beautiful views of the countryside
• A therapy kitchen where you can cook foods you enjoy
• A bright, comfortable activity room
• Two large Jacuzzi tubs for relaxing and calming your body
• Therapy dog visits, available by request
• Flexible therapy spaces for individual and group sessions
• An Outpatient Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Program for continued care
• A central location in Alma, Michigan for easy access

Your Care Team

A team of trained professionals will care for you, including:

• Board-certified psychiatrists
• Specialty-trained nurses
• Psychologists and therapists (doctoral and master’s level)
• Social workers
• Occupational, physical, and recreational therapists
• Dietitians and other medical specialists

Everyone on the team works together to support your recovery journey.

Services You Will Receive

• A psychiatric and nursing evaluation
• Daily psychiatric check-ins
• Private sessions with your psychiatrist
• One-on-one counseling to help you learn coping skills and understand your medications
• Group therapy to build skills like:
  • Managing stress
  • Building self-esteem
  • Coping with emotions
  • Improving communication and confidence
• Recreational and activity therapy to help you stay engaged
• Physical and occupational therapy, if needed
• Medication management to support your mental health