Inpatient Services
When a higher level of care is needed, SCAMHC contracts with five hospital partners to provide DMHF inpatient psychiatric services for consumers in Butler, Crenshaw, Coffee, and Covington Counties.
Coordinated access to inpatient psychiatric care
SCAMHC contracts with five certified hospital partners to ensure inpatient DMHF (Designated Mental Health Facility) services are accessible to consumers across all four counties. Access to inpatient care is coordinated through SCAMHC's crisis continuum — including the Helpline, Mobile Crisis Teams, Psychiatric Urgent Care, and Emergency Evaluations. SCAMHC's Urgent Care Center staff arrange all transfers to inpatient care and do not shift responsibility to the referral source.
- Five contracted DMHF hospital partners serving Butler, Crenshaw, Coffee, and Covington Counties
- Transfer arranged by SCAMHC Urgent Care staff — responsibility is never shifted to the referral source
- Accessible through SCAMHC's crisis continuum: Helpline, MCT, Urgent Care, or Emergency Evaluation
- Transportation provided to inpatient facilities as needed
Contracted DMHF inpatient facilities
Crenshaw Community Hospital
Contracted DMHF inpatient psychiatric services for consumers in our four-county service area.
Altapointe Health Services
Contracted DMHF inpatient psychiatric services for consumers in our four-county service area.
Mizell Memorial Hospital
Contracted DMHF inpatient psychiatric services for consumers in our four-county service area.
Whitfield Regional Hospital
Contracted DMHF inpatient psychiatric services for consumers in our four-county service area.
Hillcrest Behavioral Health Services
Contracted DMHF inpatient psychiatric services for consumers in our four-county service area.
Coordinated Transfer
SCAMHC's Psychiatric Urgent Care staff arrange all inpatient transfers and provide transportation as needed — no burden is shifted to the individual or referring party.
Start with the helpline or Urgent Care
Inpatient psychiatric services are accessed through SCAMHC's crisis continuum. Call 1-877-530-0002 to speak with helpline staff, visit the Psychiatric Urgent Care Center, or call 911/go to the nearest ER if immediate safety is a concern. SCAMHC's clinical staff will assess the appropriate level of care and arrange any needed inpatient placement.
