Behavioral Health and Psychiatry – Upstate Inpatient Programs

Get help managing mental health crises with the support of hospital care. The compassionate experts at our Upstate locations provide safe, supervised, 24/7 care and assist in the transition to outpatient treatment.

Call the Connect Center at 864-455-8988 or 1-888-852-8520 to ask about admissions.

Adult

Our adult inpatient services provide 24-hour structured treatment for people suffering from major mental disorders. Patients are cared for in a therapeutic setting by a caring, compassionate team that includes a doctor, clinical therapists, pharmacist, social workers, mental health technicians and nurses. These caregivers provide an assessment and stabilize symptoms through safe medication management. Each patient has an individualized treatment plan that addresses their specific illness and surrounding issues. Therapy may include groups, individual, family and marital sessions.

Child and adolescent

This inpatient program is designed to serve children ages 5–17 who have trouble managing in an outpatient setting. The emotional, physical and educational needs of each patient are assessed and treated. The goal of hospitalization is stabilization, with family therapy making up a large component of the treatment.

Older adults (Geropsychiatry)

Our inpatient program provides assessment and treatment of psychiatric illness to those age 55 or older and focuses on current symptoms that require acute inpatient treatment. As a result of treatment, current symptoms can be expected to improve significantly through medically necessary and appropriate therapy. Our experienced team of professionals evaluates for signs of depression, bipolar illness, anxiety, psychosis and other mood disorders.

The Connect Center – admissions and more

The Connect Center is more than an admissions office; it provides patients and referring providers access to professional staff experienced in mental health education. They share a common goal of connecting patients to the resources they need.

Get the support you need. Call the Connect Center at 864-455-8988 or 1-888-852-8520.

Admission process

Assessment and referral

Upon arrival, our Clinical Assessment and Referral Center team will assess and make treatment determinations for the most appropriate level and type of care needed to address an individual’s situation. This is the point of entry into all of our programs. Our caring and professional staff greets each patient and assists with the initial evaluation and admission process.

Please bring your insurance card(s), prescription card(s) and a list of your medications.

Initial examination

At admission, each patient receives a comprehensive medical history and physical examination. Consult physicians are available to further evaluate medical conditions when indicated. Psychiatric care is provided by hospitalists – psychiatrists who specialize in the treatment of hospitalized patients.

Insurance

We accept most major insurance plans. If you should need assistance with insurance, our business office and utilization review specialists are available to provide help obtaining necessary authorization, pre-certification or continued stay review.

Frequently asked questions about inpatient admission

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