What does NDSH mean in HOSPITALS

North Dakota State Hospital provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient mental health services. Inpatient programs include acute care for individuals experiencing a psychiatric emergency, Intensive Treatment Programs (ITP), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Program (PTSD), Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs), Dual Diagnosis Program, Behavioral Management Unit (BMU) and more. Outpatient services available include individual, group and family counseling, medication management, psychological evaluation and testing, crisis intervention and other related services.

Admission to North Dakota State Hospital requires referral from a physician or mental health professional as well as approval from the attending psychiatrist. Once referred, an assessment will be conducted to determine if the individual meets the criteria for admission based on their presenting diagnosis and symptoms.

North Dakota State Hospital provides services to individuals ages 18 years and older with serious mental health issues that require inpatient or intensive treatment programs.

Prospective patients can contact the admissions office at North Dakota State hospital for more information about specific programs offered at the hospital. Additionally, family members can contact our patient/family resources department for more information on how we support our patients during their stay.

Yes, there are policies in place to ensure visitor safety during your stay with us. Visitors must adhere to all applicable laws and regulations regarding visitors while painton premises; must schedule visits in advance; may only visit during scheduled visiting hours; must park in designated visitor parking areas; must follow all mandated infection control procedures while on premises; and must adhere to any additional rules requested by staff or posted throughout the campus.

Yes, medical insurance is required to receive services from NDHS as part of our commitment to responsible financial stewardship of state resources. If you do not have insurance coverage through Medicaid or Medicare you are expected to have private insurance which covers your treatment expenses here at NDHS. If you have neither of these types of coverage it is encouraged that you seek out other community based resources that may be available for cost-free psychiatric care prior to seeking treatment here..

Yes, depending on your financial situation SOME County Social Services offices may be able to assist with payment options including sliding fee scales or other forms of assistance such as Medical Assistance (MA) benefits for low-income individuals. You may also qualify for various forms of assistance through Medicaid or Medicare depending upon your income level and condition.

Upon discharge from NDHS every patient is provided with an aftercare plan that outlines what steps need to taken post-discharge in order maintain overall wellness and prevent relapse back into their previous state of functioning prior admission into NTDSH. This includes referrals for continuing therapy, pharmacological follow up appointments with psychiatrists/psychologists and connecting them with local support groups within their community.