Evansville State Hospital encourages family and significant others to visit and support recovery for our patients. All visitors must have approval from the patient prior to the visitation occurring. Visitation times are scheduled through the unit social service staff with treatment team approval. Visitors under the age of 14 are not allowed on the units and must be approved prior to scheduling and must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or family member.
Visitor parking is located at the Main South entrance off Lincoln Ave. Enter through the park and stay to the left until you see the hospital building. Parking will be on your right. You will check in with security upon arrival. Any items being brought for patients will be given to security at the front desk and reviewed by nursing staff. All personal items need to be left in your vehicle or in a provided locker in the lobby.
No food and/or beverages are allowed to be stored on the units. Visitors may still bring a meal to share with their loved one during visitation hours although we ask it be consumed at the time and not shared with other patients. Visitors also need to be mindful of the patient’s prescribed diet and food allergies when bringing in food. Please let the social service staff know what you plan to bring so nursing staff is aware. If a family wishes to bring money for their loved one, it is advised to have it in the form of a money order or check that can be deposited in their account.
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