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Acute Psychiatric Care - Behavioral Health Services

Located on the campus of Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital in the beautiful Santa Clarita Valley, our Behavioral Health Unit is an LPS designated acute psychiatric care facility. We provide a warm, friendly, safe and comfortable environment for adult male or female patients with psychological symptoms that require a secure inpatient facility. We believe that patients are happiest in a clean and attractive setting—which is important to their progress and recovery.

Our Multidisciplinary Health Care Team Includes:
Psychiatrists
Psychiatric certified RN's
Marriage and Family Therapists
Licensed Psychiatric Technicians
Social Workers
Activity Therapists
Mental Health Care Workers

Our health care professionals are among the most experienced in the behavioral health field and each one is specially trained in emergency procedures and crisis intervention. Our staff is committed to providing the highest quality of care by interacting with our patients in a therapeutic way, looking at each individual patient and not just the symptoms.

Treatment
We treat a wide range of acute psychiatric illnesses, including major depression, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder and schizophrenia.

Services
Assessment of emotional and psychological issues
Initial health screening
Case management
Medication management
Treatment planning
Community integration planning
Referrals

Patient Services Amenities
Modern, secure and highly structured environment
Carefully monitored patient to staff ratios
Patient menu selection and planning with hospital dieticians
Daily snacks
Courtyard for supervised exercise and smoking breaks
Indoor exercise equipment
Television and video viewing areas
Daily activities including games, personal grooming, life skills and other activities
Daily visiting hours

Admission and Referrals

Admission to the Behavioral Health Unit can be on a voluntary or involuntary basis. Payment methods accepted include most major insurance plans, private pay, Medical and Medicare.

Referrals from other health care providers and insurance carriers are always welcome. Our staff will work with providers to develop a consistent, uniform approach to help stabilize their patients in a timely manner.

We also welcome inquiries from individuals who are concerned about the welfare of family members or others who are receiving or may require treatment for a psychological disorder.


Contact Information
Primary Phone Number: (888)383-8111
Behavioral Health Unit Nurses' Station:
(661)253-8954 or (661)253-8989
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