Medical City Healthcare honored for psychiatry and mental health programs
Medical City Healthcare makes Becker's list of great hospitals and healthcare that provide excellent psychiatry and mental health services.
Dallas, Texas — Medical City Healthcare, one of the region’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare providers, has been named to the Becker’s Healthcare nationwide list of “Hospitals and health systems with great psychiatry and mental health programs.”
“Medical City Healthcare has a proud history of delivering vitally needed, accessible mental health services for North Texas, providing a continuum of care with compassion and excellence,” says Medical City Healthcare President Allen Harrison. “We also recognize the demand for more mental wellness services in our fast-growing region and are expanding to provide a variety of care options as part of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life.”
In announcing the list of honorees, Becker’s stated, “The hospitals and health systems included on this list are lauded for their dedication to improving patients' mental and behavioral health. They have implemented programs, initiatives and service lines that will enhance quality of life for their patients.”
Medical City Healthcare provides the community with a range of mental health services that include inpatient, outpatient and telehealth behavioral care, with specific programs for adolescents, adults and seniors, at facilities throughout North Texas. The system also offers a free, 24/7 mental health helpline people can call with questions about non-emergency mental health issues.
With a holistic approach to treating mental health issues, patient care is designed to treat the whole person — with an interdisciplinary team working together on an individualized treatment plan. When acute medical care is necessary, Medical City Healthcare’s system of resources facilitates location and records transfers, making receiving care as seamless as possible.
Medical City Healthcare’s behavioral health facilities include:
- Medical City Green Oaks, which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary
- Medical City McKinney Behavioral Health
- Medical City Decatur Behavioral Health
- Medical City Mental Health & Wellness Alliance (opening in late 2024 on the campus of Medical City Alliance)
Medical City Healthcare also champions positive mental wellness in the community by offering free mental wellness curriculum resources for schools through the EVERFI Understanding Mental Wellness course. The digital program teaches students the importance of mental health and offers coping strategies to manage challenging thoughts, emotions and behaviors.