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Mental health and wellness

Mental health is just as important as physical health. It includes your emotional, psychological and social well-being. With the right diagnosis and treatments, you can get what you need to live as healthy and happy a life as possible.

Behavioral and mental health

If you've been struggling, our mental health specialists are here to help lighten your load.

Mission Hospital McDowell is here to help you find the right mental health program for you. Our programs at Sweeten Creek Mental Health and Wellness Center are offered in a peaceful supportive setting so that you can focus on developing the coping skills you need.

Mental health conditions we treat

We can help you stabilize and learn new ways to cope with symptoms and conditions such as:

  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Assertiveness
  • Depression
  • Grief and loss
  • Hopelessness
  • Interpersonal troubles
  • Mood disorders
  • Rumination (negative thought loops)
  • Severe stress
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Transitions in life
  • Trauma

Our behavioral health services

We offer inpatient and outpatient mental health services for all ages to meet the needs of you and your family.

Behavioral health services

Our compassionate mental health providers are committed to providing you with both immediate and continuous mental health support. Sweeten Creek Mental Health and Wellness Center features a gym, basketball court, horticulture space, cafeteria and multiple outdoor courtyards.

The services and features of our mental health clinic include:

  • 120 beds for inpatient care
  • Care programs for children, teens, adults and seniors
  • Inpatient stabilization, monitoring and care for high-need adults
  • Intensive outpatient program (IOP)
  • Outpatient services such as weekly therapy and marriage and family counseling
  • Partial hospitalization program (PHP)

If you or someone you love is experiencing a mental health emergency, and you are worried about your safety and the safety of others, you can also call the Vaya Health customer service line at (800) 849-6127, which can direct you to a crisis center or send you mobile crisis services.

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Read our blogs to learn about preventive care and ways you can lead a healthier lifestyle.

The Great 100 Nurses 2022 

August 24, 2022
We couldn't provide the amazing patient care and support to folks in our Mission Health community without these incredible nurses.

The Great 100 Nurses 2022 

August 24, 2022
We couldn't provide the amazing patient care and support to folks in our Mission Health community without these incredible nurses.

Our Mental health and wellness Locations

Mission Hospital
509 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
 (828) 213 - 1111

29.8 miles

Transylvania Regional Hospital
260 Hospital Dr
Brevard, NC 28712
 (828) 884 - 9111

47.7 miles