New Behavioral Health Wing Helps More People in Crisis

The Helmsley Behavioral Health Center is a state-of-the-art facility built to fulfill Avera’s commitment to our community’s need for mental health care.

For individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis, the Behavioral Health Urgent Care lobby and registration admits patients so they can receive help right away through safety and observation.

Having fun builds the spirit up, too! A recreation and game room gives patients the opportunity to relax and hang out.

Physical wellness along with emotional, mental and spiritual wellness is an important component of residents’ stay. A fitness center offers treadmills, rowers, exercise bikes and strength training equipment.

A designated classroom is available to accommodate therapy sessions, education, art therapy and more.

Each wing in the Helmsley Behavioral Health Center has its own dining room for patients to enjoy meals.

Inpatient older adults have a room to themselves to ensure privacy and dignity. Each room has a bed, wardrobe, sink, bathroom and desk.

Children stay in their own rooms to ensure privacy and dignity. They help care for their rooms to build responsibility and self-confidence. Each room has a bed, wardrobe, sink, bathroom and desk.

Each residential wing in the Helmsley Behavioral Health Center has its own living space with furniture, TVs and spaces to gather and unwind.