Inpatient Psychiatric Care
For adults who need the highest level of psychiatric care, we offer inpatient care within a fully staffed medical and surgical hospital.
Our inpatient units provide a caring and compassionate environment for serious mental health conditions.
Adult Neuropsychiatric & Behavioral Medicine Unit
This is a locked, 18-bed, self-contained area at Hillcrest Medical Center that provides comprehensive and intensive therapeutic services for adults with severe functional and organic psychiatric disorders. The primary focus of this unit is to offer treatment for emergent symptoms. It also prepares patients for follow-up treatment in a less restrictive setting.
We emphasize maximum patient engagement and active problem-solving. We also embrace a comprehensive approach to treatment and recovery that includes mental health, social and medical care services.
Geriatric Inpatient Unit
This is a dedicated unit at Hillcrest Medical Center specially designed for the needs of older adults with acute mental health disorders. The care teams include nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and pharmacists with expertise in geriatric care. Admission is voluntary and available only to adults 65 and older for short-term treatment.
Older adults with sub-acute psychiatric problems or those who need transitional care from an inpatient setting may want to consider treatment through our Senior Behavioral Health Intensive Outpatient Program.
Behavioral Health Plans Accepted
We accept behavioral health insurance and most insurance plans that are offered to UC San Diego Health employees. You're encouraged to verify that UC San Diego Health is an in-network provider.
Emergency Help Available 24/7
For a mental health emergency, call 988 or go to the nearest emergency room. 988 is the national suicide and crisis hotline.
You can also call the San Diego Crisis Line at 888-724-7240 for confidential, free support.
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