Cody Regional Health Cedar Mountain Center

Cody Regional Health Cedar Mountain Center, located at 707 Sheridan Avenue, Cody, WY 82414, is a specialized inpatient behavioral health and addiction treatment unit within Cody Regional Health, a critical access hospital serving northwest Wyoming and surrounding communities. The Cedar Mountain Center provides comprehensive care for adults (18+) experiencing acute mental health crises and/or substance use disorders (SUD), including alcohol, opioids, stimulants, benzodiazepines, and other drugs, often with co-occurring mental health conditions (dual diagnosis) such as depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, bipolar disorder, PTSD, or schizophrenia.

The unit is a 12-bed, short-term, voluntary inpatient program designed for stabilization during acute episodes. It offers medically supervised detoxification (withdrawal management for alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and other substances) alongside psychiatric stabilization, with 24/7 medical and nursing oversight to ensure safety and comfort. Clients receive individualized treatment plans developed by a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, therapists, activity/recreation therapists, and mental health technicians. The focus is on rapid stabilization, symptom management, safety planning, and preparing clients for discharge to less intensive levels of care.

Treatment incorporates evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), group and individual therapy, medication management (including medication-assisted treatment/MAT for opioid or alcohol use disorder when appropriate), family education and support, crisis intervention, and activity therapy. The program emphasizes a therapeutic milieu with structured daily routines, psychoeducational groups, and wellness activities to promote emotional regulation, coping skills, and hope. Family involvement is encouraged through visitation, education, and discharge planning to strengthen support systems.

The Cedar Mountain Center operates as part of Cody Regional Health, a nonprofit critical access hospital with a long-standing commitment to serving the Bighorn Basin region. It is fully licensed by the Wyoming Department of Health and meets federal standards for inpatient psychiatric services. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and self-pay, with financial assistance available through the hospital's charity care program for qualifying patients.

Patient feedback and community reputation highlight the compassionate, professional staff, calm and supportive environment, and effective short-term stabilization-many describe it as a safe place to begin the recovery journey. The center serves as a vital regional resource, helping individuals navigate acute crises and transition to ongoing outpatient care, community resources, or specialized treatment as needed.