About Us

Opening June 2026 

At Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health in Council Bluffs, Iowa, we are committed to providing compassionate mental healthcare in a healing environment. With tailored inpatient programs for specific patient populations, we deliver timely care and meaningful support for people who are struggling with mental health concerns and co-occurring substance use disorders. 

Who We Serve at Our Council Bluffs Hospital

We recognize that behavioral health concerns can impact anyone, regardless of how old they are. For this reason, we have crafted age-specific programming for the following populations: 

  • Children and adolescents ages 5-17 
  • Adults ages 18-64 
  • Senior adults age 65 and older 

What Conditions We Treat

At our hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, we specialize in providing psychiatric care for individuals who are suffering from mental health concerns, such as: 

  • Depression 
  • Anxiety 
  • Bipolar disorder 
  • Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 
  • Suicidal ideation 
  • Schizophrenia 
  • Self-harm 
  • Schizoaffective disorder 
  • Psychosis 

While a patient must have a primary diagnosis of a mental health disorder to meet criteria for admission to Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health, our team is able to offer targeted care for individuals who are struggling with co-occurring addictions. 

State-of-the-Art Inpatient Hospital

Our 96-bed inpatient hospital combines state-of-the-art amenities with modern comforts that allow patients to feel safe and at peace while they are in our care.  

Our facility includes three distinct units, separated by population: 

  • 24 beds for children and adolescents 
  • 48 beds for adults 
  • 24 beds for senior adults 

By separating our patients by age, we are able to tailor care to meet each person where they are developmentally. 

Additional features of our hospital include: 

  • Patient bedrooms that are designed to be tranquil, restorative spaces  
  • Comfort rooms on every unit with a safely designed rocking chair and optional sensory items to encourage relaxation 
  • Modern gymnasium where patients can enjoy recreational activities like basketball, volleyball, and pickleball 
  • Outdoor garden spaces that provide calming, relaxing environments to encourage healing through a connection with nature 
  • Activity rooms with safe, comfortable furnishings where patients can build social connections and engage with peers 
Marks of Quality Care
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