Emergency Psychiatric Services

Our overdose prevention program provides immediate access to treatment for people with opioid use disorder who arrive at our emergency department. We quickly assess patients and provide screening, intervention and referral to our medication-assisted treatment program for opioid use disorder.

By identifying people at high risk of drug overdose death, we can help them get the treatment they need to stay safe. As part of our overdose prevention program, we provide Narcan® (naloxone) to those who need it.

We provide compassionate care for people struggling with suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Anyone who arrives at our psychiatric emergency department after attempting or contemplating suicide receives immediate help, plus a referral to ongoing therapy and support.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call or text 988 for help.

Managing a mental illness or substance use disorder can sometimes require inpatient psychiatric care. At Memorial, we’ve created a safe and therapeutic environment for those who need immediate care during a mental health crisis. Our 51-bed adult inpatient unit is designed for temporary stays while we stabilize your condition.

Our Child and Adolescent Treatment Services (CATS) Behavioral Health Unit is a 12-bed inpatient facility. We treat children ages 5 to 17 who are experiencing a mental health or substance abuse crisis.

A typical stay is about four days while your child’s condition stabilizes. Afterwards, we refer them to the appropriate ongoing outpatient treatment at Memorial or our partner, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

If your child comes through our psychiatric emergency department or the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital pediatric emergency department, we’ll make sure they get the immediate care they need.