Psychiatric Medical Care Unit

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St. Mary’s General Hospital offers one of the area’s only voluntary inpatient units for those with psychiatric disorders. The Psychiatric Medical Care Unit is a completely new state-of-the-art unit that provides the following experts to patients: psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychiatric nurses, a psychiatric occupational therapist, as well as social workers who can help provide a smooth continuum of care for patients with special post-discharge needs. Geriatric specialists are also available to assess and treat the unique needs of this vulnerable population.

In addition, the unit can accommodate patients with certain chronic illnesses; these referrals are handled on a case-by-case basis to ensure that each patient receives the appropriate level of care.

For more information or to refer a patient for admission 24 hours, seven days a week, please call 833-310-1588.

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PMCU Referrals

Given the unique issues of these patients, the referral process has been streamlined to make access to care faster and easier for both patients and their doctors. Patients experiencing a behavioral health crisis can be referred in any of the following ways:

Through our Emergency Department, located on the Lafayette Avenue side of the building. Patient should state they are having a mental health crisis, and will be assessed by medical and psychiatric professionals and referred seamlessly to the Psychiatric Medical Care Unit, when appropriate.
From external facilities by calling our Intake Center at 833-310-1588.
Directly from another SMGH inpatient medical units by calling 833-310-1588.