St. Peters Health Behavioral Health Unit

St. Peter’s Health Behavioral Health Unit in Helena, Montana provides specialized short-term inpatient care for adults and seniors experiencing mental health crises. As a leading facility in the region, it offers Montana’s only geriatric inpatient program, supporting patients through acute psychiatric episodes with individualized treatment plans. The 22-bed unit features private patient rooms, group areas, and enclosed patios to create a safe and therapeutic environment. Care teams are guided by psychiatrists and include licensed social workers and therapists who develop customized plans for medication management, education, group therapy, and discharge follow-up.

The program emphasizes comprehensive, patient-centered care that combines evidence-based behavioral therapies with creative approaches such as music and pet therapy. St. Peter’s Health Behavioral Health Unit treats a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, suicidal ideation, and dementia with behavioral disturbances. Through individualized therapy, group sessions, and medication planning, the unit helps patients build coping skills, restore daily functioning, and regain quality of life. This facility is an essential resource for adults and seniors in Montana seeking structured, supportive inpatient behavioral health treatment.