Located on the campus of Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, the Behavioral
Health Center provides psychiatric emergency and inpatient psychiatric
treatment services for the assessment and treatment of acute psychiatric
emergencies and mental health issues. The Behavioral Health program is
comprised of four units with 90 licensed beds. Patients are evaluated
in a secure, safe environment and treated by an interdisciplinary team
of psychiatrists, clinical therapists, nurses, and occupational therapists
whose goal is to help patients lead more healthful and productive lives.
Visiting Hours
Weekdays (Monday – Friday): 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Weekends (Saturday – Sunday): 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
What is a Mental Health Emergency?
Mental health crises are not as easy to identify as the typical medical
emergency, especially if the person has never been diagnosed with a mental
health disorder. Far too often, people try and ignore the symptoms of
a mental health problem. We are accustomed to thinking of injuries and
fevers as the tell-tale signs of a medical issue, but the mental strain
of depression, anxiety, stress, and other mental health issues should
not be understated. These symptoms also cause physical symptoms, including
sleeping difficulties, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
Symptoms of mental health crises include:
Suicidal thoughts
Drafting suicide notes
Difficulty getting out of bed or performing daily tasks like brushing teeth,
getting dressed, etc.
Using drugs or alcohol to cope with difficult thoughts
Irregular sleeping habits
Loss of appetite
Hallucinations
Paranoid ideas
Thoughts or talk of self-harm or harming others are clear signs of a mental
health emergency, and you should seek medical attention immediately. Remember
that these are symptoms of a disease and they can be treated with the
right help. The goal of psychiatric services is to help patients handle
difficult feelings so they can live happier, healthier lives. There is
always a way forward.
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