BayCare Behavioral Health at Mease Dunedin Hospital provides inpatient care in a safe and supportive environment, designed to promote healing and recovery. In this setting, patients have a therapeutic and comforting space to address emotional or psychiatric challenges. Our team helps all our patients find stability, hope and a path toward recovery. This program specializes in treating adults who need short-term, intensive behavioral health care in a structured environment. Patients receive compassionate, individualized care from a multidisciplinary team that focuses on stabilization and wellness. BayCare Behavioral Health at Mease Dunedin Hospital is a Baker Act-receiving facility.
Arriving for Care
Walk-ins are welcome through the hospital’s emergency room (ER) for anyone who needs immediate behavioral health evaluation or care. When you arrive, check in at the ER desk. This inpatient facility provides care for emergent needs only, so patients must first be medically cleared through the ER before admission to the behavioral health unit. The ER entrance is located on Milwaukee Avenue, near the hospital’s main entrance. If your visit involves a mental health crisis or an involuntary admission under the Baker Act, the ER team will begin that process. You don’t need to bring specific information or ID cards; our staff will help you check in and guide you through the next steps.
Visitor Information
Visitors are welcome at BayCare Behavioral Health at Mease Dunedin Hospital. Spending time with loved ones is an important part of healing and recovery. Visiting hours are from 5:30 to 6:30pm daily, including weekends. Every patient can have up to two visitors at a time, age 18 or older. Additional guests are welcome to wait in the hospital lobby until it’s their turn to visit.
Parking and Arrival for Visitors
All visitors should enter through the hospital’s main entrance. Parking is available near the front of the hospital. Before entering the unit, secure all personal belongings, including cell phones, food and any valuables, in the provided lockers, as these items aren't allowed on the unit. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and supportive environment for all our patients.
Please note: We welcome service animals; personal pets aren't permitted.
