
The new Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital in West Bloomfield has admitted its first patients, marking a milestone in expanding access to behavioral health care in southeast Michigan.
The hospital, located within the existing Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital campus near 15 Mile and Drake roads, is designed to provide a welcoming and healing environment for individuals needing acute behavioral health services.
The state-of-the-art 192-bed hospital was developed to address the growing need for accessible and evidence-based mental health care.
It offers a full continuum of inpatient behavioral health services for adults, seniors, and adolescents, including specialized treatment for acute symptoms of mood disorders, thought disorders, and dual diagnosis/substance use disorders.
“This hospital is here for all in need. It symbolizes the importance of access to behavioral health services in our communities — a need we hear about from our neighbors, colleagues, community leaders ,and patients,” says Emily Sexton, CEO of Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital. “Our programs focus on the health and healing of the whole patient and, importantly, help reduce the stigma that too often prevents people from seeking care.”
The hospital also serves as a destination academic site, helping to educate and train the next generation of behavioral healthcare providers, including psychiatry residents, medical students, and nurses.
Built and operated through a joint venture between Henry Ford Health and Acadia Healthcare, the collaboration underscores a shared commitment to addressing the mental health crisis.
A cornerstone of the hospital’s treatment approach is dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), an evidence-based method that helps patients build self-awareness, manage emotions, and develop healthier responses to stress by addressing the whole patient — body, mind, and spirit.
Patients at the hospital have access to a variety of treatments and therapeutic activities, tailored to their individual needs. These include:
- Family therapy, providing opportunities for loved ones to participate in care
- Group therapy to build connection and shared understanding
- Individual therapy with psychiatrists and mental health professionals
- Physical activities to promote overall wellness, including an on-premises gymnasium
- Recreational therapy, including art, music, and pet-assisted activities
- Social skill-building programs to support long-term recovery
For more information about Henry Ford Behavioral Health Hospital, visit henryfordbehavioral.com.