Psychiatric Institute of Washington
The Psychiatric Institute of Washington provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. We are a short-term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency. Founded in 1967, PIW combines the rich traditions of its past with the behavioral health options of the present. We have an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare.
The Psychiatric Institute of Washington is a 130-bed facility with inpatient, outpatient and partial hospitalization programs.
Excellence in behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults has been the mission of The Psychiatric Institute of Washington since it opened nearly 50 years ago.
As the first and only free standing psychiatric care facilities in Washington, DC, our team has a reputation for providing innovative treatment and care. We strive for excellence, never losing sight of providing patients with hope – hope that although their stay is relatively brief, they may find their way to a brighter future.
The Psychiatric Institute of Washington is a 130-bed facility with inpatient, outpatient and partial hospitalization programs. Excellence in behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults has been the mission of The Psychiatric Institute of Washington since it opened nearly 50 years ago. As the first and only free standing psychiatric care facilities in Washington, DC, our team has a reputation for providing innovative treatment and care. We strive for excellence, never losing sight of providing patients with hope – hope that although their stay is relatively brief, they may find their way to a brighter future.
At PIW our focus is not on problems, it’s on people. Entering the hospital is a big and important step towards healing and recovery. PIW offers inpatient services for adults 18 and over dealing with mental health crises and substance abuse issues. We also offer both inpatient and outpatient services for post-traumatic stress disorders, including sexual trauma. Our mental health facilities for teens and adolescents are available for patients between the ages of 10 and 17. We have mental health counseling programs for patients who suffer from major psychiatric disorders, depression, substance abuse and behavioral problems. Our Adolescent Treatment Program is highly structured to meet each patient’s special needs. We have staff on hand who specifically specialize














