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:
- Adults ages 18-64
- Senior adults age 65 and older
We will soon also offer dedicated inpatient programming specifically for children ages 5-12 and adolescents ages 13-17.
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 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, 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 in our care.
Our facility includes three distinct units, separated by population:
- 24 beds for children and adolescents (opening soon)
- 48 beds for adults
- 24 beds for senior adults
By grouping our patients according to age, we are able to tailor care to meet each person where they are developmentally.
At our Council Bluffs hospital, we believe that the space where patients receive care can play a large role in their ability to focus, relax and begin healing. For this reason, we have intentionally built our facility to help provide an optimal care experience for our patients.
The layout of our hospital prioritizes both visibility and privacy. Patient care areas have precautions in place to minimize potential safety risks while also maintaining a welcoming, noninstitutional feel. Materials, furnishings and fixtures were carefully selected to promote a sense of comfort and safety. Natural lighting is incorporated where possible, along with neutral color palettes and thoughtfully designed spaces that are intended to reduce stress and support our patients’ ability to focus on healing.
Additional features of our hospital include:
- Patient bedrooms that are designed to be tranquil and restorative
- 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, pickleball and more
- Outdoor garden spaces that provide calming, relaxing environments to encourage healing by connecting with nature
- Activity rooms with safe, comfortable furnishings, where patients can build social connections and engage with peers
- Quiet rooms where patients can go if they need to de-escalate or need a moment away from their peers
