Forest View Hospital of Walker

Forest View Hospital is a behavioral-health facility in Walker, MI, that treats children, adolescents, and adults for a range of psychiatric issues. The hospital offers inpatient psychiatric treatment for crisis intervention and stabilization in a secure therapeutic environment, as well as in-person and virtual outpatient programs that allow patients to return to home, school, or work. Services include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and substance abuse treatment. The hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and has served patients in Grand Rapids for over 45 years.

The hospital’s treatment approach is based on the belief that moderate to severe mental illness results from the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors, and treatment is provided through a physician-led, multidisciplinary team that includes a psychiatrist, internal medicine, registered nurse, psychotherapist, care coordinator, dietitian, and recreation therapist. The Child and Adolescent Program uses evidence-based practices to provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for youth with emotional or behavioral difficulties, incorporating the family, school, and provider system into treatment. The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) offers a structured, daytime course of treatment for those who can remain in their communities during care, while Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) provide a step-down from acute care or an alternative to inpatient treatment. The Assessment and Referral Center is available 24/7 to help individuals find the services that best meet their needs. The hospital also offers a medication management clinic for outpatient services. Structured programming occurs seven days a week and includes group and family therapies, with educational skills groups covering topics such as symptom management, medication education, anger management, DBT skills, communication skills, trauma, resiliency building, sleep hygiene, stress management, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. The hospital was named one of the nation’s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission and supports the National Action Alliance on Suicide Prevention. Its tranquil, private campus is located seven miles southeast of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Forest View Hospital holds a rating of 2.50 based on 314 reviews, reflecting an established track record built on a large base of customer feedback. The hospital’s long history of serving the Grand Rapids area and its full accreditation by The Joint Commission underscore its standing as a provider of psychiatric care in the region.