New Psychiatric Services care space scheduled to open in 2025
Bozeman Health is pleased to share that construction has commenced on the new adult inpatient Psychiatric Services unit at Deaconess Regional Medical Center (DRMC) with a planned opening in 2025.
Bozeman Health is committed to whole-person wellness and recognizes the need for continued support of the regional Psychiatric Services care continuum. The first floor of the inpatient wing at DRMC is undergoing a complete remodel to create a customized care space that will serve up to 14 adult patients in a safe and therapeutic environment.
“From only one psychiatrist in 2017 to a care team that today includes nearly 40 mental health
professionals, I am very proud of the growth of Bozeman Health’s expertise to support compassionate, high-quality Psychiatric Services care for our community,” said Dr. Kathryn Bertany, Bozeman Health CEO. “We are committed to bringing inpatient psychiatric services to Deaconess Regional Medical Center in Bozeman to support patients who need acute inpatient care in order to stay close to home and thus close to their local support systems as this will facilitate optimal outcomes.”
“It’s been an honor to witness Bozeman Health’s deep commitment to advancing mental health best practices in our community over the past couple of years,” shared Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell. “Bozeman Health’s partnership with Gallatin County and the County Attorney’s Office exemplifies our collaborative efforts to develop and implement a comprehensive system that effectively supports community members in crisis. For that partnership and strategic vision, I am grateful.”
Bozeman Health has partnered with two experienced architectural firms, Cushing Terrell and Johnson Johnson Crabtree Architects (JJCA), to ensure this unit is designed to create an optimal therapeutic environment for patients. JJCA specializes in Psychiatric Services space design and has demonstrated success in improving patient experiences and reducing stigma through their thoughtful designs. The process was thorough and extensive to ensure incorporation of industry best practices, including structural safety features and a variety of therapeutic elements.
Future expansion and development of additional care spaces, including the possibility of a secure outdoor setting, have been considered. Bozeman Health is appreciative of the high level of expertise and collaboration from all our partners in design and construction, including Martel Construction.
“I’m glad to see this work underway,” Bozeman Mayor Terry Cunningham stated. “It is an important step in helping to increase access and the quality of care for people in crisis and to address our Psychiatric Services needs as a city. There is a vital need for this kind of facility in Bozeman and we continue to stand as strong partners in this work.”
Gallatin County Commissioner Zach Brown shares, “our community is working very hard to rebuild
a mental health system that the next generation can be proud of. This investment in inpatient services from Bozeman Health is a huge step forward in our collective journey towards a better safety net for our citizens. Gallatin County stands in solidarity with the rest of the Gallatin Behavioral Health Coalition members in thanking Bozeman Health for taking this step with us, and we are fully committed to supporting continued collective progress as we continue to rebuild a functional and robust mental health service continuum.”
Bozeman Health is a member of the Gallatin Behavioral Health Coalition and is grateful to partner
with regional care and service providers who are committed to strengthening the Psychiatric Services care continuum as a community. Current Bozeman Health programming includes integrated psychiatric services in women’s services, outpatient psychiatric services, Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES), and the upcoming adult inpatient psychiatric services unit.
The Bozeman Health Foundation and our generous donors have been central to Bozeman Health’s expansion of Psychiatric Services clinical expertise – from increasing outpatient services in Big Sky, to supporting the construction of PES, to enabling specialized Psychiatric Services care into Women’s Specialists Clinic and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and beyond.
“Investing in the infrastructure for Psychiatric Services is foundational for community well being and philanthropic gifts are the catalysts that make such transformative progress possible,” said Beth Warner, Bozeman Health Foundation president.
Charitable contributions are actively being raised for the adult inpatient Psychiatric Services unit project and for continued expansion of programming and patient care services across the health system. Contributions also help offset a portion of construction and equipment costs, provide start-up funding for early operational costs, specialized personnel and program expansion of occupational therapy and enrichment supplies, curriculum development and education.
Bozeman Health is proud to continue to support community health needs and is appreciative of our partners, colleagues, community members and care teams who bring this important work to life.
