Seeking behavioral health treatment for yourself or a loved one is an important step towards healing. However, the process may be intimidating or confusing. We have compiled some frequently asked questions to help address any questions or concerns you may have regarding, assessments, referrals, admissions and treatment.
We welcome referrals by medical or mental health caregivers, case managers, employee assistance programs, family members, community agencies, school counselors, hospitals, clergy, friends and patients themselves. Emergency mental health services and assessments are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you would like further information, call our assessment and referral specialists at 850-763-0017.
What is needed while at the hospital?
Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital recommends that you leave all valuables at home. However, if you must have your valuables here at the facility during your hospitalization, those items will be inventoried in front of you and secured in the hospital safe during the admission process. Again, it is highly recommended that you leave valuables at home (purse, wallet, keys, money, credit/debit cards, etc.) because you will not have access to them during your stay. Your other belongings, such as clothing, medications and other personal items, will be inventoried during the admission process. The hospital cannot be responsible for lost or missing items.
The safety of our patients is our top priority for us at Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital. We hope any inconvenience caused by our safety protocols will be minimal.
If you have any questions or need additional information on what items to bring with you/leave at home, please call Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital at 850-763-0017 to get clarification prior to arriving to the facility.
The treatment team does have the right to add items to this list when it is deemed it is in the best interest of the patient.
Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital recommends that you leave all valuables at home. However, if you must have your valuables here at the facility during your hospitalization, those items will be inventoried in front of you and secured in the hospital safe during the admission process. Again, it is highly recommended that you leave valuables at home (purse, wallet, keys, money, credit/debit cards, etc.) because you will not have access to them during your stay. Your other belongings, such as clothing, medications and other personal items, will be inventoried during the admission process. The hospital cannot be responsible for lost or missing items.
The safety of our patients is our top priority for us at Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital. We hope any inconvenience caused by our safety protocols will be minimal.
Due to the longer length of stay for our Military Resiliency Program, we recommend bringing the following items with you:
Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital recommends that you leave all valuables at home. However, if you must have your valuables here at the facility during your hospitalization, those items will be inventoried in front of you and secured in the hospital safe during the admission process. Again, it is highly recommended that you leave valuables at home (purse, wallet, keys, money, credit/debit cards, etc.) because you will not have access to them during your stay. Your other belongings, such as clothing, medications and other personal items will be inventoried during the admission process. The hospital cannot be responsible for lost or missing items.
The safety of our patients is our top priority for us at Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital. We hope any inconvenience caused by our safety protocols will be minimal.
If you have questions/concerns of what items are approved, please call the Military Resiliency Unit directly at 850-532-6485 for clarification prior to arriving to the facility.
Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital understands the importance of being able to visit loved ones during an inpatient stay. View our visitation hours by unit:
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