Mental health treatment facilities by setting of services in the U.S. 2023

Mental health treatment facilities are instrumental in helping those suffering from acute or chronic mental health issues get care in a safe and secure environment. As of 2023, there were 12,012 mental health treatment facilities in the U.S., of which 9,856 completed the N-SUMHSS* survey. Within those, 8,270 were outpatient facilities while 1,184 facilities were hospital inpatient facilities. 

U.S. Mental health facilities

Inpatient mental health treatment may be needed for those that are a danger to themselves or others, those using drugs, those that need to be stabilized or those that are experiencing psychosis. The top hospitals in the U.S. for adult psychiatry include McLean Hospital in Massachusetts and Massachusetts General Hospital. Few mental health treatment facilities offered treatment programs specific client groups, with just a third offering such to LGBTQ clients.

Mental health in the U.S.

Mental illness can affect anyone of any age; however, some groups experience more mental illness than others. It is estimated that up to one quarter of the U.S. adult population face some mental illness, with women suffering more than men. A recent survey also demonstrated that Utah, Oregon, and District of Columbia had the highest percentage of people that described their mental health as poor. Other mental health variables can compound one another. For example, mental illness and substance use can be especially difficult to diagnose and treat.