Perimeter of Dallas
Garland, Texas (Dallas area) · Teens, adults & geriatric · Acute inpatient
Perimeter Healthcare Dallas provides 24/7 acute inpatient psychiatric care for adolescents, adults, and older adults in the Dallas-Garland area, offering three specialized programs tailored to each age group.
Who we serve
- Adolescents ages 12–17
- Adults 18 and older
- Senior adults
Programs at this facility
Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Treatment (ages 12–17)
Adult Inpatient Services (18+)
Geriatric Psychiatric Inpatient Treatment
Programs & Levels of Care
Adolescent Psychiatric Inpatient Treatment (ages 12–17)
Inpatient care focuses on immediate crisis stabilization and resolution, with 24-hour care through a multidisciplinary treatment team including psychiatrists, therapists, nurses or mental health technicians, and a discharge planner. Programs are designed around the needs of each patient and family, with distinct program tracks and added-value services.
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) — An evidence-based treatment for adolescents affected by trauma. TF-CBT blends trauma-sensitive, cognitive behavioral, family, and humanistic approaches to address PTSD symptoms, fear, anxiety, and depression.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) — A model that equips caregivers to support youth with complex developmental trauma, built on three principles: Empowering (meeting physical needs), Connecting (meeting attachment needs), and Correcting (addressing fear-based behaviors).
Learn more about Child & Adolescent Acute Inpatient care.
Adult Inpatient Services (18+)
Psychiatric care and stabilization for adults, with patients' physical and emotional safety as our first priority. Our intensive therapeutic structure provides medical and psychiatric stabilization and 24-hour nursing care from a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, activities therapists, counselors, and social workers. Our goal is to stabilize the immediate crisis and prepare patients to return to their communities with skills for emotional growth, healthy relationships, and independence. Treatment emphasizes medication management, group and family therapy, and relapse prevention education.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment — For patients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, we treat both conditions together, since untreated mental health concerns often drive addiction.
Learn more about Adult Inpatient care.
Geriatric Psychiatric Inpatient Treatment
An integrated mental health program designed to address the acute emotional and behavioral needs of senior adults. We help patients regain as much independence as possible through a combination of therapies, education, and medication evaluation. Patients are monitored by a nurse 24/7 and treated by physicians who specialize in geriatric psychiatry. Care includes diagnostic evaluation, solution-focused treatment, group therapy, behavioral strategies, medication evaluation and management, aftercare planning, family education, and strategies to enhance quality of life.
Common Conditions We Treat
Adult program
- Anxiety disorders
- Bipolar disorders or other mood disorders
- Depression
- Schizophrenia and other thought disorders
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Suicidal ideation and self-injurious behaviors
- Co-occurring substance use disorder (dual diagnosis)
Geriatric program
- Mood disturbance
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bipolar disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Confusion
- Change in behavior
- Suicidal thoughts
About the Facility
About Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas
As part of the Perimeter Healthcare family, Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas is one of our premier behavioral health hospitals providing inpatient psychiatric treatment for teenagers ages 12–17, as well as adults and senior adults ages 18 and older. We provide comprehensive care that is designed for the individual, not the diagnosis.
Set on 22 acres in Garland, Texas, just outside the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, our facility offers a peaceful environment with mature trees and ample outdoor space where patients can relax, participate, and feel empowered. The hospital includes a spacious turfed courtyard, large patient rooms, several group and activity rooms, and a calming color palette that supports healing.
Our Patient Promise
At Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas, our staff is committed to improving the lives of children impacted by mental illness. Our patient promise is at the core of everything we do:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Empowerment
Hear from the CEO
On behalf of our team at Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas, we want to thank you for entrusting your loved ones in our care. Since opening in 2019, Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas has been committed to providing our patients and the communities we serve with individualized, quality behavioral health treatment. We pledge to provide a comprehensive system of quality health care to help provide hope and transform the lives of those in need.
"Our employees and medical providers take unwavering pride in our hospital and dedicate themselves to compassionate care and standards of excellence. We’re honored to be a part of the healing process for those in our community.”
Sincerely,
Susan Somers
CEO
About the Staff
Meet Our Team
Our multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and mental health technicians works together to provide individualized, compassionate care for every patient and family we serve.
Susan Somers
CEO
Elda Hudson
Director of Nursing
Lanee Dejohnette
Director of Social Services
Megan Rasmussen
Director of Assessments and Referrals
Assessments & Referrals
Starting the Assessment and Referral Process
The first step of the healing journey is letting someone know you need help. Perimeter is here to make this step as easy as possible.
Our process begins with a detailed assessment performed by one of our trained professionals. We will gather some information about you and develop a personalized plan of treatment. When you call our assessment and referral team, we will ask you a few questions to schedule a face-to-face appointment. During an in-person assessment, a mental health professional will continue to gather more information with a thorough evaluation including history, current medication, prior treatment, etc. This will help us make a recommendation about the best course of treatment for your unique situation which may be inpatient, outpatient or another treatment option.
If you are a behavioral health professional looking to set up a direct referral, you can fill out our “professional referral form” to help expedite the admissions process.
Referrals
- How to get started: 24/7 confidential, cost-free assessment
- Who can refer: families directly; behavioral health professionals; walk-ins welcome
- Admissions contact: 972-370-5518
- Facility contact: 972-370-5517
- Process: phone screening → face-to-face assessment → level-of-care recommendation
Insurance & payment: We are in-network with most major insurances including, but not limited to: Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, United Behavioral Health, Tricare, and many Managed Medicaid Plans, along with traditional Medicaid, Medicare and CHIP. For financial verification, call 972-370-5518.
We are Here to Help
When you reach out to us, we will walk you through the process, answer your questions and help you take that first step. It all begins with a free, confidential assessment by calling 972.370.5518. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help determine the best course of treatment for you or someone you love.
Schedule an Assessment
Call us Directly 972-370-5518
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What To Expect
What to bring
We encourage patients to bring:
- 2-3 sets of casual clothes
- 3 pairs of undergarments
- 2 pairs of sleeping clothes
- A pair of comfortable shoes for everyday wear (No shoestrings)
- Shower shoes recommended
- Sports bras only (no padding or metal)
Laundry facilities are located on each unit to ensure patients have clean clothes.
Parents/ Legal Guardians: Please come prepared with guardianship paperwork if applicable (in cases of adoption, divorce, etc.) for the admission process.
What NOT to bring
All our rules and guidelines are to create a safe environment for everyone in our facility. This includes not allowing certain items on the units. Please see the list below of restricted items:
- Any hygiene products, as these will be provided by the hospital
- Belts, scarves, shoelaces, jackets with zippers, drawstrings, spiked wristbands, or any other similar items
- Electronic devices of any type, including cell phones
- Items with a cord
- Glass of any kind including mirrors
- Outside food or beverages
- Tobacco products, E-cigarettes, lighters, matches
- Sharp objects (such as scissors, nail files, tin cans, needles, tweezers, razors, picture frames, tacks, pins, paper clips, hair pins, hair barrettes, etc.)
- Toys, games, stuffed animals
- Linens of any kind – Pillows, blankets and towels will be provided
- Pens, pencils, markers, spiral bound notebooks, hard cover books
- Piercings, spacer, and jewelry (Wedding band allowed with signed waiver)
- Provocative clothing such as short shorts or skirts (no shorter than 4” above the knee), midriff shirts, low cut or see-through shirts, tights, leggings, skinny jeans or jeans with holes
- Clothing depicting sex, violence, drugs, alcohol, death, demonic themes nor reflective of gang affiliation
- Saggy or baggy pants that reveal undergarments
- Bras with metal, removable padding or underwire
Family involvement
Communication
Therapists will be reaching out to the family either by email and/or phone. Sometimes we need additional information to provide the best treatment to the patient. Please be responsive when staff reaches out. They will provide you with their contact information in case you have any questions or concerns during the patient’s stay. Our therapists spend a lot of time with the patients providing them treatment and will get back to you as quickly as possible.
Family Session
Family involvement in treatment has shown to increase a patient’s response to treatment and for it to have a more enduring effect. We recognize the various responsibilities family members are managing and ask that you make time to meet with our therapists for this critical component of treatment.
Visitation
At Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas, we understand that a patient's family is a major part of healing and overcoming mental health challenges. We know many family members and parents fear not being able to see their loved one during treatment.
We offer scheduled visitation several times throughout the week.
For the safety of our patients, no personal belongings are allowed in the visitation area. Lockers will be provided for visitors to secure their items. Also, no outside food or drink is allowed in the visitation area. Visitation is restricted to family members 12 and older. Only two visitors are allowed at a time per patient. Each visitor must be on the approved list, provide an ID or driver’s license and have the patient’s ID number.
Phone time will be also provided for patients to have contact with their families and support system. Please refer to the program schedule or contact the facility for more details.
Discharge Planning
After treatment in our hospital, ongoing care will likely be required including a psychiatrist and therapist. We are required to have follow-up appointments scheduled prior to the patient’s discharge. We ask if you have preferred providers, that you let us know who they are. We can schedule the appointments or if you would prefer to make them to better accommodate your schedule, please just communicate who the appointments are with and the date and time. We also request that you include the patients primary care physician information. After treatment is complete, our staff will fax pertinent information such as psychiatric evaluation, medication information and the discharge plan to each of the next care providers. This ensures continuity of care and allows them all to be on the same page. We want the patient to have a smooth transition and to set them up for continued success.
Standard Charges Price Guide
It is important to note, a hospital “charge” is not the same as “expected payment.” A charge is the amount billed for a service. In the vast majority of cases, hospitals are paid considerably less than the billed amount. Hospital charges are based on the type of care provided and can differ from patient to patient for the same service. The differences between patients are related to complications or varying treatments needed due to the patient’s health.
Even though the hospital’s prices on our list are the same for all patients, actual charges for each specific patient may vary from the listed standard charges due to a combination of factors.
During your Stay
Daily Groups
A masters level therapist will provide two types of groups a day: processing and psychoeducational. Processing groups will allow you time to discuss current and past stressors, traumas, and better understanding of your feelings. Psychoeducation groups will teach you new skills such as anger management, communication, accountability and much more.
A Recreational Therapist will plan two groups a day that include activities that are educational, fun, and therapeutic.
Nurses will provide one group a day to teach patients about general health topics.
Mental Health Technicians will provide two groups a day to set goals, complete activity sheets, and practice relaxation techniques.
Individual Session
Your therapist will be meeting with you periodically throughout your treatment stay to ensure your treatment goals are being met and address any concerns you may have.
Family Therapy
Your therapist will contact the family within 24 hours to provide an update, answer any questions and gather any additional needed information. They will schedule a family session within 72 hours of admission. This will provide them a better understanding of the home dynamics which could impact treatment goals. Education on mental health issues can also be provided if needed.
Medication Management
Your psychiatric team will meet with you to do an initial psychiatric evaluation and then see you throughout your stay to make any necessary adjustments to your medication. During your inpatient stay, medication will be provided and administered by our nurses. As needed, prescriptions will be provided upon successful completion of treatment to cover until you see your outside doctor.
History and Physical
A medical doctor will meet with you within 24 hours to gather a medical history and conduct a physical. Any minor medical issues will be treated during your inpatient stay.
24/7 Nursing Staff
Upon admission, you will have a full nursing assessment completed by one of our RNs. Additionally, vital signs will be checked twice a day. The nurses will provide any needed medication education.
Meals
Our meals are planned by a nutritionist. Three nutritional, yet delicious meals will be provided each day. Additionally, snacks will be provided throughout the day.
School
We do not offer an in-house education program, but we can provide documentation for your school to excuse absences during your stay.
Locations & Contact
Address
2696 W Walnut St
Garland Texas 75042
For general information
For confidential assessment
Hours of operation
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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