SSM St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

Located along South Brooks St., in between Lake Wingra and Lake Monona, the hospital provides inpatient psychiatric care for adults experiencing depression, anxiety, psychosis, suicidal thoughts, or difficulty managing daily needs. A voluntary 20-bed unit offers a structured setting for safety, stability, and therapeutic support. Clients may also enter for hospital-based stabilization from alcohol or opiate withdrawal, with medical monitoring to ease symptoms like tremors, nausea, or anxiety.

Therapies, Groups, and Daily Living

Clients can take part in therapies that strengthen coping and recovery, including individual psychotherapy, occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation, relaxation sessions, and medication education. Group therapy options include anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety, mindfulness, and chronic pain support. Consistent provider contact, careful discharge planning, and the option to keep personal electronics and comfort items help clients stay connected and adjust to treatment more smoothly.

Research and Innovative Treatments

The hospital also offers opportunities to join clinical trials. Current studies focus on depression and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), with study-related care provided at no cost to qualified adults. Another treatment option is transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive therapy for treatment-resistant depression that uses magnetic impulses to stimulate brain regions linked to mood.