Hillmont Psychiatric Center

Hillmont Psychiatric Center is a hospital based inpatient psychiatric and substance use treatment program in Ventura, California operating as part of the Ventura County Medical Center system.

This 43 bed acute psychiatric facility provides 24 hour care for adults experiencing psychiatric crises, including those with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

The program emphasizes stabilization, assessment and coordinated treatment planning within the county's broader behavioral health network.

Inpatient Care and MAT

Treatment typically begins with a psychiatric assessment and individualized treatment planning in a secure and medically supervised inpatient setting.

As a distinct part acute psychiatric hospital, Hillmont supports clients through crisis stabilization while addressing both mental health and substance use needs.

Clients can expect evidence based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, group therapy and one on one counseling.

Additional supports may include medication management, medication assisted treatment and nicotine replacement therapy, nutrition therapy and recreational therapy.

Quick Facts to Know

• Location: Ventura, California within the Ventura County Medical Center system
• Levels of care: Acute inpatient psychiatric hospitalization with 24 hour care
• Who they treat: Adults and young adults, including clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• Approach: Evidence based therapies including CBT, group therapy and medication support
• Payment options: Accepts Medi-Cal and Medicare, Tricare and select private insurance with verification
• Setting: Licensed 43 bed acute psychiatric facility with a no smoking, no vaping policy