Psychiatric Institute of Washington

The Psychiatric Institute of Washington is a 130-bed facility with inpatient, outpatient and partial hospitalization programs. Excellence in behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults has been the mission of The Psychiatric Institute of Washington since it opened nearly 50 years ago. As the first and only free standing psychiatric care facilities in Washington, DC, our team has a reputation for providing innovative treatment and care. We strive for excellence, never losing sight of providing patients with hope – hope that although their stay is relatively brief, they may find their way to a brighter future.

At PIW our focus is not on problems, it’s on people. Entering the hospital is a big and important step towards healing and recovery. PIW offers inpatient services for adults 18 and over dealing with mental health crises and substance abuse issues. We also offer both inpatient and outpatient services for post-traumatic stress disorders, including sexual trauma. Our mental health facilities for teens and adolescents are available for patients between the ages of 10 and 17. We have mental health counseling programs for patients who suffer from major psychiatric disorders, depression, substance abuse and behavioral problems.

Our Adolescent Treatment Program is highly structured to meet each patient’s special needs. We have staff on hand who specifically specialize in various mental health disorders and substance abuse treatments for teens.

Specialty Adolescent Treatment Program Services Include:

• Crisis stabilization

• Individualized treatment plan

• Therapy focused on issues of trust, sexuality, individuation, intimacy and acting-out

• Intensive therapy for victims of emotional or sexual trauma

• Psychotherapy

• Psychopharmacology

• Art and expressive therapies

• Self-esteem groups

• Living skills

• Therapeutic recreation activities

• Group therapy

• Family support