Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) opens a new inpatient behavioral health center in Yuma
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) will open a new
inpatient behavioral health center in Yuma this February. The 24-bed facility will provide adult
(ages 18-64) psychiatric inpatient care. The opening of YRMC Behavioral Health Center is a
monumental step forward in the development of expanded health care for the Yuma region. The
project is in partnership with Horizon Health, a national leader in the behavioral health field.
“Behavioral health is a top identified need in our community. Our goal is to deliver care close
to home and minimize the need to travel whenever possible,” said Dr. Robert Trenschel,
President and CEO of YRMC. “With Horizon Health’s industry expertise and our local care
team, we are working to ensure that high-quality mental services are available locally.”
YRMC Behavioral Health Center will include:
Available in February 2023:
24 inpatient care beds (will begin with 12 patients and expand to full capacity within the
year)
o At this time, YRMC Behavioral Health Center will accept direct admissions
from YRMC Emergency Department or YRMC’s medical floors.
Adult psychiatric inpatient care
A sensory room with equipment and features to help patients calm and focus
Behavioral Health Plans for the Future:
Senior inpatient care facility (ages 55+)
Adult medical detox programs
o Adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for ages 18-64
o Adult Substance Use IOP (SUIOP) for ages 18+
o Senior IOP for ages 55+
In the future, YRMC Behavioral Health Center plans to accept direct admissions from
other hospitals, agencies and providers with long term plans to accept patient walk-ins
and assessments
The space is designed to provide a warm, welcoming environment where patients can safely
receive the care, compassion and attention they need. This includes a sensory room, a special
area designed to help patients soothe, calm and focus through both audio and visual equipment
and programming. Research shows that individuals with tic disorders, anxiety, depression and
other disorders benefit from the use of sensory rooms. Sensory rooms help with coping
mechanisms and regaining control and improve engagement. The specialized sensory room was
made possible by generous donations to the Foundation of YRMC.
“Expanding behavioral health services in Yuma County embodies the work we are doing to
improve healthcare in our region,” said Deb Aders, RN, Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Vice
President of Patient Care Services. “YRMC Behavioral Health Center will be part of a new array
of services offered over the next several years. This is an important step in our community’s
collective work to address the mental health needs of the people we serve,” Aders adds.
YRMC Behavioral Health Center is located off 32 nd Street, 7201 E. 31st Place.
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Yuma Regional Medical Center is a 406-bed, not-for-profit hospital dedicated to providing
outstanding medical care to the residents of Yuma and the surrounding communities in
southwestern Arizona. The YRMC team includes more than 2,500 employees, 300 medical
providers and hundreds of volunteers who work closely together to create a welcoming, caring
and compassionate environment for patients and their families.