Emergency Evaluations
Psychiatric emergency evaluations available 24 hours a day — conducted at secure locations including hospital emergency rooms and police stations. No age, income, or prior diagnosis required.
Emergency psychiatric evaluations at secure locations
SCAMHC provides psychiatric emergency evaluations 24 hours a day. While most evaluations can be accomplished during regular business hours, immediate after-hours response is available when needed. After-hours evaluations are conducted at secure locations such as a local emergency room or police station — for the safety of all involved. Any individual in Butler, Coffee, Covington, or Crenshaw County who requires help in an emotional or psychiatric crisis qualifies — regardless of age, ability to pay, or prior diagnosis.
- Available 24 hours a day — after-hours evaluations conducted at secure locations only
- Secure locations include local hospital emergency rooms and police stations
- Open to any individual in our four-county area — no age, income, or diagnosis requirement
- Police and ER staff contact SCAMHC's helpline when an emergency evaluation is needed
Safe, clinical, and accessible
Secure Locations
After-hours evaluations are conducted only at secure, safe locations — local hospital emergency rooms or police stations.
Clinical Assessment
A qualified mental health professional evaluates the individual's presenting situation, distress level, and need for inpatient psychiatric care.
Open to All
No age requirement, ability-to-pay requirement, or prior diagnosis needed. Does not require prior SCAMHC enrollment.
Hospital & Police Referrals
Hospital emergency rooms and police departments contact SCAMHC's helpline at 1-877-530-0002 to request emergency evaluations.
Connection to Care
Following evaluation, SCAMHC staff connect the individual to the appropriate level of care — whether outpatient, urgent care, or inpatient.
24/7 Access
Call 1-877-530-0002 or 334-222-7794 at any hour. If immediate physical danger exists, call 911 first.
Call 911, go to the ER, or call us directly
If you feel you are in immediate need of psychiatric hospitalization, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Emergency room staff and police will contact SCAMHC's helpline once an emergency evaluation is determined to be needed. You can also call 1-877-530-0002 or 334-222-7794 directly at any hour to request an evaluation or ask for guidance.
