What to Expect in Inpatient Psychiatric Care

When safety is the priority, everything else can wait. Psychiatric care starts with stabilization in a quiet, medically monitored setting — and then builds a path forward.

What Happens First

1 Immediate psychiatric evaluation and medical screening
2 Safety planning and 24/7 observation if needed
3 Comfort medications to calm distressing symptoms
4 Family updates and communication (with permission)
5 Check-ins with psychiatrists or nurse practitioners to confirm diagnosis and check on medications, dosing, and any side effects

Innovative, Real-Time Medication Management

GeneSight® testing helps match psychiatric medications with your unique genetics — reducing the trial and error that can be so frustrating. You’re able to start with medications most likely to work for you, with fewer side effects and faster results.

Medications are monitored closely to see how you’re responding. Adjustments are made right away. This kind of real-time oversight helps you feel better faster and avoids long delays you may have experienced with outpatient care.

Transitioning to Residential Treatment

The psychiatric unit is designed to stabilize you during a mental health crisis. Once the immediate danger passes and symptoms are under control, care moves to our residential treatment program on the same campus.

Residential treatment provides a more home-like setting where you still have 24/7 support and still check-in with the medication team, but your schedule is more focused on therapies than medical.

  • Most patients only need 3 to 7 days in the psych unit to feel stable enough to move to residential.

Learn About Residential Care →

Crisis-Ready Medical & Clinical Experts

Psychiatric care can cost little to nothing out of pocket if you’ve already had substantial healthcare expenses this year. Verify your specific coverage quickly and confidentially, with no commitment to actually come in.

Dr. Michael Kane

PSYCHIATRIST

Dr. Michael Kane MD

Chief Medical Director


Double board-certified in Psychiatry and Family Medicine

Treating complex substance use patients for over a decade

Featured in 150+ publications like Newsweek and research journals

Truly listens and goes beyond symptoms with innovative therapies

Jackie Daniels

THERAPIST

Jackie Daniels LCSW

Director of Clinical Development


Masters-level clinically licensed therapist

20+ years of experience in addiction & mental health treatment

National speaker & recovery advocate

Decades in recovery herself with relatable lived experience

Proof That Things Can Get Better

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I came to Indiana Center for recovery 2 years ago broken, disheartened, and desperate for help. I was deep in psychosis. The staff were patient with me. They took a chance on me and saved my life. I wouldn’t be the person I am today if not for everyone at ICFR.

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Christian C.
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Being at ICFR was a life changer in such a profound way. I gained a deeper understanding of myself to navigate my mental health and continued recovery.

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Kind staff that got me on the right meds, and I feel amazing. Best therapist I’ve ever had. I used to be absolutely suicidal, now i feel zero depression or anxiety. Highly recommend. They got me my resources almost immediately.

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Yes, Psychiatric Care Is Covered By Insurance

Treatment here is usually in-network, so any cost to you is as low as possible — sometimes even zero. No one will be notified if you reach out. And, there’s no commitment to get answers.

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