Call BryLin to avoid unnecessary waits in an E.R.
How to Support Someone Experiencing a Psychiatric Crisis
When mental health disorders like depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, or psychosis (hallucinations and delusions) become severe, inpatient psychiatric treatment may be the most effective option. Being proactive can make a difference—learn about available mental health resources and understand the steps to take in a crisis before one occurs.
Did You Know?
In Western New York, BryLin Hospital provides short-term inpatient mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults. Located in Buffalo, NY, BryLin offers comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, anxiety disorders, and thoughts of suicide.
Below are some signs of crisis that may suggest inpatient mental health treatment at may be needed.
People may need to go to the hospital if they:
- Threaten or try to take their lives or hurt themselves or others
- See or hear things (hallucinations)
- Believe things that aren’t true (delusions)
- Need special treatments, such as electroconvulsive therapy
- Have not eaten or slept for several days
- Are unable to care for themselves or their families, e.g., getting out of bed, bathing, dressing
- Have tried treatment with therapy, medication and support and still have a lot of trouble with symptoms
- Need to make a significant switch in treatment or medication under the close supervision of their doctor
- Have any symptom of mania or depression that significantly interferes with life
If you or someone you care about is in crisis, knowing where to turn can save lives.
BryLin Hospital: Inpatient Mental Health Care
In some severe cases, mental health disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, and psychotic symptoms (hallucinations & delusions) can be best treated in an inpatient psychiatric hospital. In times of crisis, a psychiatric hospital can provide a safe, secure and structured environment. If you know someone who is suicidal or in emotional distress, call BryLin Hospital, a psychiatric hospital providing short-term, crisis stabilization for children, adolescents, and adults.
BryLin Hospital will accept voluntary patients 7 days a week by calling our admissions department at (716) 886-8200 ext. 2264. You can speak with a psychiatric registered nurse who can can help determine what level of care might best meet the needs of the individual, which may or may not include hospitalization.
Why BryLin Hospital?
Most people in a psychiatric crisis go where they are told to go, which usually is the nearest psychiatric emergency room (CPEP). In many instances, a trip to the psychiatric emergency room, and the inconveniences that are associated wikth that visit, can be avoided.
Call BryLin Hospital today.
- No physician referral needed
- Avoid long waits in an emergency room
- Insurance benefits will be checked for you
- Innovative and individualized care
- Diverse, evidence-based treatment options
- Alternative Therapies (art therapy, pet therapy, music therapy, & yoga)
- Peer Support
- and more…
* Seek immediate assistance if you think you, your friend or family member is in danger of harming themselves. You can call Crisis Services 716-834-3131 or the National Suicide Prevention Line at 1-800-273-8255.
*** IMPORTANT: PLEASE CALL FIRST ***
BryLin Hospital DOES NOT have a psychiatric emergency room and CAN NOT provide emergency psychiatric evaluations.
Avoid lengthy waits in an emergency room by calling BryLin Hospital’s admissions department to speak with a psychiatric registered nurse.
Call the BryLin Hospital admissions department at (716) 886-8200 ext. 2264, there you can speak with a psychiatric registered nurse who can can help. For more information on how BryLin Hospital could be a treatment resource for you, a friend or a family member visit BryLin’s website.
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