University Health Behavioral Health Acute Care-Truman Medical Center

Address

1000 E 24th St
Kansas City, MO 64108

(816) 404-3800

https://www.universityhealthkc.org/services/behavioral-health

AKA:

Formerly TMC, Truman Behavioral Health

Description:

Inpatient adult mental health services.

Hours:

24/7

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

May 27, 2026

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1000 E 24th St
Kansas City, MO 64108

Contacts

Laura Connolly

Primary Contact

Director Nursing BH Acute Care

Laura.Connolly@uhkc.org

Phone Numbers

Main Phone

(816) 404-3800

Fax

(816) 404-5731

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Accessibility:

Accessible

Description

Focus on emotional and psychiatric needs with team approach

Hours

24/7

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Axis I diagnosis, danger to self or others

Fees

Medicaid, Medicare and most types of commercial insurance except for Cigna and United Health. Missouri Department of Mental Health funding for uninsured individuals who qualify.

Intake Procedure

Mental health case managers, community psychiatrists or hospital emergency departments refer to units

Languages

Arabic, Somali and Spanish. Phone- and video-based interpreter services are available for other languages, including American Sign Language.

Service Area

Kansas City metropolitan area

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.

  • Kansas
    • Johnson County
      • Wyandotte County
      • Missouri
        • Clay County
          • Jackson County
            • Platte County
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            Description

            UHBH’s Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit is a short-term, crisis stabilization center for patients 18 years of age and older. Patients receive round-the-clock nursing care and daily program structure, which provides a safe environment during treatment. We tailor care plans to address the needs of each patient. Comprehensive services can include: individual and group therapy, education about medication, nutrition, pain management and wellness, and recreation therapy. Admissions require medical clearance and transfer from the emergency room closest to the patient’s location.

            Hours

            24/7

            Required Documents

            None

            Eligibility

            Axis I diagnosis, danger to self or others

            Fees

            Medicaid, Medicare and most types of commercial insurance. Uninsured residents of Jackson County and Kansas City, Missouri can receive services on a sliding fee schedule based on their income/resources.

            Intake Procedure

            Call

            Languages

            Arabic, Somali and Spanish. Phone- and video-based interpreter services are available for other languages, including American Sign Language.

            Service Area

            Kansas City metropolitan area

            Geography Served

              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete coverage are listed in black.

            • Kansas
              • Johnson County
                • Wyandotte County
                • Missouri
                  • Clay County
                    • Jackson County
                      • Platte County
                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RM-3300.6600) and related services within the Service Tree.

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