Baystate Behavioral Health - Adult Psychiatric Treatment Unit

Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the Baystate Behavioral Health – Adult Psychiatric Treatment Unit offers short-term inpatient psychiatric care for adults ages 18 and older in a secure, medically supervised environment. As part of Baystate Medical Center, the unit specializes in treating individuals facing severe psychiatric disorders, including treatment-resistant depression, psychosis, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and catatonia. The program supports both voluntary and involuntary patients and offers around-the-clock psychiatric coverage.

A multidisciplinary team—including psychiatrists, physician assistants, psychiatric nurses, therapists, and counselors—provides a personalized, problem-oriented approach to care. Patients receive access to evidence-based treatment options such as pharmacotherapy, individual and group therapy, family counseling, and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The unit also offers advanced neuropsychological testing and diagnostic evaluations. With a focus on safety, compassion, and proven clinical methods, Baystate’s Adult Psychiatric Treatment Unit is a trusted resource for crisis stabilization and long-term mental wellness.