Behavioural Health
Through our strong commitment to patient quality and safety, UHS is among industry leaders for evidence-based outcomes and regularly earns high patient satisfaction scores.
Offering Supportive Care
Since we entered the behavioral health industry in 1983, the number of individuals we treat has grown significantly and our presence has expanded. We treat about 700,000 patients each year. “As the Behavioral Health Division continues to increase awareness and change the conversations about mental health and addiction issues, our commitment remains to provide high quality care for our patients, including treating individuals with respect and operating with integrity. This also includes UHS’ unique ability to leverage our physician services unit to further develop our network of dedicated behavioral health providers to better serve our communities.” — Matt Peterson, Executive Vice President, UHS, and President, Behavioral Health Division
38STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO AND THE UNITED KINGDOM
330+INPATIENT FACILITIES
54KEMPLOYEES
Programs and Services
Comprehensive Services
For children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
Multiple Treatment Settings
Including inpatient, partial hospitalization, outpatient, residential and telehealth treatment programs.
Treatment Programs
Including, but not limited to: depression, anxiety, psychotic diagnoses, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, substance use, autism, eating disorders and neurorehabilitation.
Specialty Programs
- Military: UHS’ Patriot Support Program provides behavioral health services specifically designed for military, veterans and families in 25 facilities.
- First Responders: Includes behavioral healthcare support, services and programs for first responders (police, firefighters, dispatchers, corrections officers, crime scene technicians), EMS and other healthcare workers, as well as active-duty military.
Education Services
Including innovative programs that enable adolescents to continue their education and pursue academic success while in treatment.
Alliances/Joint Ventures
Alliances with National Behavioral Health Organizations
UHS has demonstrated its commitment to suicide prevention through its longstanding partnership with the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention. As a proud supporter of the Action Alliance, UHS provides education and resources to the communities we serve.
UHS is a proud sponsor of PsychHub’s COVID-19 initiative to provide information and resources to inform and support healthcare professionals and consumers during the pandemic.
Joint Ventures with Healthcare Providers
UHS is continually looking to engage in strategic partnerships that will help patients access the right level of care at the right location. This includes a focused effort on partnering with non-UHS acute care hospitals to help them operate their behavioral health services, whether within their current hospitals or newly built facilities.
