Psychiatric, Drug and Alcohol Services
Don't know where to find help? Our Behavioral Health staff can assess the situation over the phone and offer next step suggestions and resources 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week. Just call (818) 885-5484 anytime.
Northridge Hospital Medical Center offers a comprehensive Behavioral Health program for both adults and adolescents. We are the only hospital in the greater San Fernando Valley to provide specialized psychiatric care for adolescents.
We offer a variety of specific programs that combine to provide a continuum of care needed for seamless and individualized therapy. We choose our healthcare team of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, social workers, and nurses with great care so that their skills are used to best meet the needs of our patients.
Where to Begin
It's comforting to know that when life issues overwhelm us, or a loved one, there is a respected behavioral health provider within our community who can respond every day at any time. Potential patients, concerned loved ones, and physicians have immediate access to care through the Northridge Hospital Crisis Line at (818) 885-5484. Our Behavioral Health staff can assess the situation over the phone and offer next-step suggestions and resources 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week.
Some of the conditions for adults treated in the course of therapy include:
- Abuse Survival
- Anger Management
- Anxiety and Panic Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chemical Dependency
- Depression
- Mood Disorders
- Schizophrenia
Some of the conditions for adolescents treated in the course of therapy include:
- Abuse Survival
- Anger Management
- Anxiety and Panic Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chemical Dependency
- Depression
- Eating Disorder
Learn more about the signs of teenage depression.
Four Levels of Behavioral Health Care
1. Psychiatric Counseling
Many people seek individual counseling from an expert through traditional physician office visits. If you need to find a qualified psychiatrist in your area, please call our Physician Referral Line at (818) 908-8677. The Northridge Hospital Crisis Line staff at (818) 885-5484 also can guide callers to other professional resources.
2. Outpatient Program
Our psychiatric outpatient program serves as a next step for those who need more than traditional counseling by including additional treatment services such as group therapy. It can also be a "step down" program for those who are participating in a higher level of therapy by decreasing the number of sessions, or hours at the facility. Participants take part in weekly or monthly programs, as determined necessary by the therapy team, and may return home daily.
3. Partial Hospitalization Program
Our partial hospitalization program is the bridge between our outpatient program and inpatient hospital therapy. It provides the daily structure and support of our inpatient program, but allows participants to return home daily. For people who are in crisis or need additional psychiatric services, the partial hospitalization program can provide treatment, as an alternative to being admitted to the hospital.
4. Inpatient Hospitalization
Separate from our outpatient programs, we have 40 beds in our inpatient Behavioral Health Unit. These rooms are reserved for those who are unable to function at home, work, or school. Our inpatient program offers needed stability in a safe and therapeutic environment.
Our goal is to provide compassionate care and clinically skilled diagnosis and treatment. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life of our patients by giving them the support and tools for a successful recovery.
For more information about our Behavioral Health Services, please call (818) 885-5484.
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