Acute Stabilization Program

Our Acute Psychiatric Hospital provides inpatient psychiatric crisis stabilization services to youth ages four to eighteen. The hospital is licensed by the Alabama State Board of Health, Department of Public Health and is accredited by The Joint Commission.

Who We Treat

While all youth served in the program have at least one primary psychiatric diagnosis, many have several psychiatric disorders as well as other challenges such as mental retardation, physical or sexual abuse and/or neglect victimization, substance abuse problems, and/or co-occurring medical conditions. Additionally, many of these youth come to us with histories of serious high-risk behaviors such as attempt to self-harm, attempts to commit suicide, assaultive behavior, running away, etc. This hospital serves children and adolescents’ ages 4-18, with separate programs (separate rooms, living areas, and schedules/services) for children (ages 4-12) and adolescents (ages 12-18). Youth admitted to this program meet medical necessity criteria for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization due to multiple factors including psychiatric diagnoses, high-risk behavior, imminent danger to self or others, suicidal or homicidal ideation/intent, etc.
 

Assessment and Treatment Services

Patients receive the following assessment and treatment services in this program:

Standard Evaluation and Assessment Services:

Standard Evaluation and Assessment Services (offered when medically indicated):

Standard Treatment Services: