Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital has completed five years of operation since opening in December 2020, serving more than 12,000 individuals through inpatient and outpatient programs and establishing itself as a regional destination for behavioral health care. The hospital has averaged more than 2,300 patients annually, with patients seeking services from 85 of Tennessee’s 95 counties and 42 states.
Facility Expansion and Services
The hospital has expanded to 90 licensed inpatient beds and built a comprehensive continuum of services including adult inpatient psychiatric care, a dedicated older adult unit, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs, and electroconvulsive therapy. The hospital offers a first-of-its-kind intensive outpatient program for first responders. Patient volume has increased more than fourfold since the hospital’s first full year of operation.
Community Partnerships and Access
Expanding access to care remains a central priority, with the hospital receiving referrals from nearly 100 hospitals and establishing a network of more than 300 referral partners including emergency departments, crisis response agencies, outpatient providers, colleges, universities, employee assistance programs, and community organizations. The hospital has conducted nearly 2,000 walk-in evaluations and provides 24/7 walk-in access for adults experiencing a mental health crisis. Leadership emphasizes that the hospital’s focus is to “meet people where they are and remove barriers to care,” with partnerships built to help people reach the right level of care at the right time.
Quality and Outcomes
Hospital leadership highlights a commitment to improving outcomes and enhancing patient experience, with a consistent focus on raising the standard for behavioral health care across the region. The hospital works closely with community organizations to support safe transitions and continuity of care throughout the service area.
This article is an AI-assisted summary. All facts and figures are drawn from the original report: https://about.ascension.org/news/2026/02/ascension-saint-thomas-behavioral-health-hospital-marks-fifth-full-year-of-service-expands-access-for-mental-health-treatment-across-tennessee