Freeman Hospital East - Stephens Adult Psychiatric Unit

Freeman Health System’s Freeman Hospital East, located at 932 East 34th Street in Joplin, Missouri, provides comprehensive behavioral health and psychiatric care for adults and seniors. The hospital features the Stephens Adult Psychiatric Unit, a 41-bed inpatient center offering crisis stabilization for individuals experiencing severe depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders. Treatments at Freeman East combine individualized psychopharmacology with evidence-based individual and group therapy, delivered by a multidisciplinary team of board-certified psychiatrists, psychologists, activity therapists, and social workers.

In addition to clinical services, Freeman East supports the holistic well-being of its patients through pastoral care, ensuring spiritual and emotional needs are met 24/7. The hospital’s integration of psychiatric care within a full-service medical environment allows for seamless coordination with other specialized services, including inpatient physical rehabilitation, pediatric therapy, nephrology, dialysis, radiology, and advanced imaging such as PET/CT scans. This combination of mental health expertise and comprehensive medical resources positions Freeman Hospital East as a trusted center for adult psychiatric treatment in the Joplin region.