Mental Health - Eskenazi Health
Mental Health Center • Indianapolis, IN • Since 1859 • Multiple (Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center buildings on Eskenazi Health downtown campus) locations
About
Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis offers comprehensive mental health services through the Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center and related programs. Key points: - Organization: Nonprofit health system based in Indianapolis, affiliated with Indiana University School of Medicine for primary and specialty care. - Mental health focus: Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center provides outpatient and community services; events include Recovery & Remembrance (supportive remembrance) and educational speaker series. - Services and scope: Integrated care within a 315-bed hospital and 11 Eskenazi Health Centers; inpatient and outpatient mental health services, community programs, and specialty clinics. - Access and outreach: Multiple Indianapolis locations; emphasis on vulnerable populations in Marion County; ongoing hiring for mental health specialty clinics and programs. - Contact: Main HQ at 720 Eskenazi Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Phone options include 317.880.8485 and related lines. If you’re seeking specific mental health services (e.g., PTSD support, trauma-informed care, outpatient psychiatry, or community-based programs), I can extract details or guide you to the appropriate Eskenazi Health contact or center.
Clinic Type
Mental Health Center
Address
Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center – Dr. James J. Wright Building and Thomas P. Stitt Building, Eskenazi Health downtown campus
Phone
317.880.7666
info@eskenazihealthfoundation.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
If this is an emergency, please call 911 immediately.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Discounted/sliding fee schedule based on family size and income, No one denied access due to inability to pay
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What mental health services are available?
Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center offers inpatient and outpatient programs using the Recovery Model, with family and community involvement.
Not sure where to start? Learn more about mental health care within Eskenazi Health Center and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center.
You can also talk with your primary care provider by calling Eskenazi Health Connections at 317.880.7666 to schedule an appointment or connecting with Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center via the Access Line at 317.880.8491.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- CMS HCAHPS/Momentary Labs: 3 out of 5 stars (overall hospital) (756 patient surveys)
- Rehab.com (Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center): 3.59 out of 5 stars (39 reviews)
- Birdeye (Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center - Westside): 2.7 out of 5 stars (30 reviews)
Patients praise
- Strong appreciation for individual therapists and social workers for their empathy and listening skills
- Friendly and helpful front-desk or administrative staff in some instances
- Outperformance of statewide averages in patient satisfaction domains for mental health services (2023 survey)
- Integrated, comprehensive care model connecting mental health with primary care
Common complaints
- Complaints regarding nursing staff responsiveness and professionalism
- Difficulties and inconsistencies in administrative processes, including intake procedures and medication management/scheduling
- Perceived lack of empathy or judgment from certain clinical staff
- Extended wait times for appointments and pharmacy services
"The therapists and social workers are excellent so the behavioral health team is good, very empathetic with children and families. The nursing staff not so much, which is critical for medication therapy."
— Rehab.com Review"I have been going here for a little over a year now. Overall, my therapist Edna and my Doctor, Dr. Matthewson, have been great. I give my team 5 stars that have been helping me through my mental health battle."
— Birdeye ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Eskenazi Health takes center stage in Indiana's mental health awareness push - Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic | WISH-TV | — Oct 21, 2025
- Here’s how you can get trained in mental health first aid for free - Indianapolis Recorder — Jul 23, 2025
- Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center Announces Expansion of Services - Building Indiana Business — Jun 23, 2026
- Eskenazi Mental Health Center Expands Services | Weekly View — Jun 18, 2026
- Beyond Barriers: Philanthropy in Action Improving Maternal Health on the Far Eastside - Eskenazi Health Foundation — Dec 16, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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