About McLaren Bay Region – Bay City
McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City, Michigan offers mental health care through an inpatient unit for adults, partial hospitalization for adolescents and adults, and outpatient programs for all ages. They also have programs specifically for seniors.
Their 450 bed hospital cares for body and mind with an emergency department that addresses physical and mental health concerns.They have virtual care options and you can reserve a time slot online to be seen in the emergency department.
The 23-bed inpatient behavioral health unit is there for adults who are feeling overwhelmed or needing support to cope with life. They may be dealing with a mood or personality disorder, PTSD, eating disorders, Schizophrenia, Dementia, or struggling with a mental health issue as well as addiction.
Once you arrive at McLaren Bay you will have a pre-admission screening interview and be triaged. This will include a physical health and biopsychosocial assessment. You will see a psychiatrist who will evaluate you and come up with a care action plan.
Once admitted you will have 24-hour medical and mental health supervision and support. You will be involved in individual, family, and group therapy as well as recreational and experiential therapy opportunities.
You will be connected with counselling, outpatient treatment, partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient programs depending on your need. Referrals for long-term continuing drug and alcohol treatment will be made if needed.
There are partial hospitalization programs for adolescents, adults and the elderly. These programs help support patients who may have just been discharged from an inpatient program and can serve as an alternative to inpatient services.
PHP offers expressive and recreational therapy along with traditional evidence-based treatment models. Medical and mental health clinicians will consult with you daily and provide medication management, referrals to medical and mental health resources and services, counselling and care management.
Mental health emergencies aren’t scheduled during office hours so the McLaren Bay Region provides on-call services for when a mental health crisis occurs after hours. You can find support any time day or night from where you are to help you get to where you need to be.
Finances should never be a barrier to getting the support you need. MBPA accepts most health insurance plans, including State and Federal programs like Medicaid. If you are under-insured, there is financial assistance available.