Where to Go in an Emergency
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Important Phone Numbers |
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| Adult Emergency: | 410-328-9400 |
| Pediatric Emergency: | 410-328-6335 |
| Psychiatric Emergency Services: | 410-328-1219 |
Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) service provides a single point of entry for adult patients over 18 years of age in need of urgent psychiatric assessment, evaluation and referral. Services are provided on a walk-in basis and access to psychiatric and addiction resources are available. The PES professional staff provides consultation services to the Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments.
Patients' special needs, including language barriers, cognitive disabilities and disorganization, are addressed through interdisciplinary intake, evaluation and assessment, intensive case management, community support services involvement and disposition to the appropriate level of care. Ambulatory detox is available by referral only in conjunction with enrollment in an intensive treatment program.
PES clinical staff consists of a medical director, attending psychiatrists, resident physicians, psychiatric nurses, nurse practitioners, and social workers.
Monday - Friday: 8 am to 8 pm
Weekends and Holidays: 9 am to 2 pm
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