Hey folks, we're talking about something important in today's UPMC Spotlight. Especially as we get into the holiday season, people are bombarded with all kinds of stresses, whether it's financial, family, emotional, work-related, you name it.
At any time you could be faced with a mental health crisis, but there are teams of professionals ready to help and they're available around the clock from UPMC's Psychiatric Emergency Services.
Dr. Nolan Hughes is the Medical Director for what they call the "PES" at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital and in the video on this page he breaks down what they do and how his team can help you when you need it most.
Caption: Marty Griffin talks to Dr. Nolan Hughes about Psychiatric Emergency Services at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital.
Credit: Get Marty
From UPMC.com, PES services include
Evaluations for psychiatric or substance abuse conditions
· Walk-in crisis therapy
· Inpatient admission
· Referral to drug and alcohol programs
· Referral to behavioral health treatment
You do not need a doctor to refer you to the PES. Doctors, nurses, and staff will work with you to find the right treatment.
For an emergency, please call 412-624-1000 or toll-free 1-877-624-4100.
UPMC has teams that specialize in Behavioral and Mental Health Services across its system and through UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital. They can help with everything from addiction to eating disorders.
About UPMC Behavioral Health
For more than 70 years, UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital has been a nationally recognized leader in mental health clinical care, research, and education. Our services include UPMC Western Behavioral Health, a network of nearly 60 community-based programs providing specialized mental health and addiction care throughout western Pennsylvania.