About Saint Peter Regional Treatment Center – Saint Peter
Located in St. Peter, Minnesota is the St. Peter Regional Treatment Center. This is a hospital with a rich history in the state. Established in 1865, this was the first institution in the state to provide comprehensive care for men and women who have severe mental health illnesses that require round the clock care.
Today, this hospital also has a chemical dependency unit to address substance abuse struggles that exist in tandem with your mental health issues.
The average stay for residents fluctuates, but it’s typically about 64 days for individuals with a mental illness and 28 days for those who have a chemical dependency.
To begin receiving services here, you’ll typically get referred by a state agency. Some referrals might come through the court system as well to help provide impactful support that will minimize recidivism. As a state-run hospital, they accept Medicaid and Medicare.
There are different units within this hospital, all of which treat specific behavioral health needs. However, these units work in tandem with one another so that you get the comprehensive care you need. This way, for example, you’ll get treatment for your addiction and your mental health condition at the same time.
The state hospital is tucked away in the woodlands of southern St. Peter. The facility itself is secure and you’ll find that it’s a traditional clinical facility, as it dates back decades to a time when such services operated out of a large scale, turn of the century hospital facility.
There has not been much change to the building over the years aside from routine updates. You will find, however, that there is a somewhat sanitized and clinical feel here.
Despite this, many past clients have shared that their time at this hospital has been incredibly beneficial. They found the clinical approach to be effective in helping them build the skills they need to move toward the future they want.