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Mental Health Institute Hospital
The Independence Mental Health Institute (IMHI) is a 60-bed state psychiatric hospital in Independence, Iowa, founded in 1873. Operated by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, it provides acute psychiatric care, stabilization, and rehabilitation services for adults with serious mental illness. Admissions are typically by referral or court order. As a state facility, it primarily accepts Medicaid and Medicare, and offers comprehensive support services including social work, various therapies, and medical care, with a focus on preparing patients for community reintegration. It does not operate a general medical emergency room but provides 24/7 psychiatric intake and care.
Mental Health Institute Hospital
The Independence Mental Health Institute (IMHI) is a 60-bed state psychiatric hospital in Independence, Iowa, founded in 1873. Operated by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, it provides acute psychiatric care, stabilization, and rehabilitation services for adults with serious mental illness. Admissions are typically by referral or court order. As a state facility, it primarily accepts Medicaid and Medicare, and offers comprehensive support services including social work, various therapies, and medical care, with a focus on preparing patients for community reintegration. It does not operate a general medical emergency room but provides 24/7 psychiatric intake and care.