(386) 943-4670
Behavioral Health Services is dedicated to providing individualized treatment to people ages 18 and older who experience serious psychiatric and/or chemical dependency problems. This acutecare setting provides effective stabilization of psychiatric symptoms and safe detoxification from chemical dependency.
Admission
Admission can be arranged anytime (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Referrals are accepted from psychiatrists, community agencies, private physicians and by patients themselves by calling (386) 943-4670.
Crisis Hotline Numbers
You may contact: (800) 539-4228, (800) SUICIDE or (800) 273 -TALK.
The Treatment Program
An initial diagnostic evaluation is completed within 24 hours of admission.
Soon after admission, an individualized treatment plan is developed by our team. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the team consists of a psychiatrist, mental health social worker, therapist and psychiatric nurses.
The treatment program addresses the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, spiritual, environmental, family, nutritional, social and recreational needs.
Behavioral Health Services include:
- Daily sessions with a psychiatrist
- Individual, group and family therapy
- Relaxation therapy
- Therapeutic crafts
The need for medication is assessed on an individual basis and prescribed only with the consent and understanding of the patient.
Aftercare Planning
Our staff develops a specific aftercare plan with input from each patient and significant family members. Family involvement is vital throughout the hospitalization process, as well as after discharge.
Follow-up mental health services are provided to each patient and their family members, via referral, to:
- Community agencies
- Private physicians
- Private therapists
- Residential treatment programs
- Partial hospitalization programs
Support Groups
Support groups are available free of charge. Click here for groups
Contact (386) 943-4670 for more information and to attend.
Licensure
Florida Hospital DeLand’s Behavioral Health Inpatient Service is licensed by the State of Florida and meets strict credentialing criteria.