The Psychiatric Emergency Department of Cape Fear Valley is a nine-bed locked unit located within the main emergency department. It is open for referrals twenty-four hours a day, every day of the year. Our multidisciplinary professional staff is always ready to provide expert emergency psychiatric care for victims of acute emotional or psychological trauma.
Patients will meet with psychiatrists, psychiatric residents, psychiatric nurses and clinical social workers. Despite their psychological state, we do all we can to make our patients feel they are in a safe place where their confidences will be kept, and every effort will be made to listen to their concerns and respect their wishes regarding treatment.
Despite the high pressure, emotionally charged environment, we always strive to maintain the highest possible display of respect and professionalism to the patient as a form of treatment in and of itself. Throughout their stay, we make every effort to inform our patients of their rights, calm their fears, consider their preferences, and respect their dignity.
Types of Emergency Behavioral Health Services
What emergency mental health services are available?
- Individual, family and group counseling
- Medication assistance program
- Mental health & substance abuse assessment
- Psychiatric evaluations & medication management
- Psychological & neuropsychological testing & evaluations
- Walk-in crisis interventional & referral services
What mental health conditions are treated?
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Gender and sexuality issues
- Self-esteem issues
- Self-injury
- Side effects of medications
- Substance use and abuse
- Suicidal thoughts
Our Approach to Emergency Behavioral Health Services
At Cape Fear Valley Health, we offer the latest, comprehensive behavioral health services for age 3 to adult in an outpatient setting. You or your loved one will receive quality care in a safe and supportive environment. Using the principles of recovery, we support individuals in taking an active role in their treatment.
These services include:
- 24/7 availability
- Registered nurses, social workers and other qualified professionals available to assist with patient needs and provide a patient discharge plan
- Availability to patients 18 and above who are Cumberland County residents
Emergency psychiatric care
- The emergency room at Cape Fear Valley has a psychiatric wing that is designed for the safety and well-being of psychiatric patients in crisis.
- After evaluation by the physician, case managers assist patients with appropriate aftercare planning.
Your Care Team
- Board-certified psychiatrist
- Board-certified psychologist
- Case manager
- Licensed clinical addiction specialist
- Licensed clinical social worker
- Mental health specialists
- Nurses
- Psychiatry residents
- Registered nurses
