Donalsonville Hospital Behavioral Health Unit accepts patients 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Referrals may be made by physicians, counselors, psychologists, social workers, mental health agencies, family members or friends. The decision to admit is made by a psychiatrist.

Our specially trained nurses, social workers, and psychiatrists provide the most advanced mental health treatment in a safe, secure environment where patients can recover, return home and resume their lives as quickly as possible. The average length of stay for the adolescent unit is 3-5 days and the average stay for the geriatric unit is 7-14 days.  We work with individuals and family members to coordinate care following hospitalization.

Criteria

• Adolescents Unit - Ages 12-18 or child that fits the milieu.
• Geriatric Unit - Ages 65 + up or individuals who fit the milieu.
• Voluntary and Involuntary Admissions.

We provide quality inpatient treatment in a safe, caring environment for adolescents and senior adults struggling with a range of mental health conditions, including:

• Depression
• Suicidal Behavior or Threats
• Sleep or Eating Disorders
• Severe Agitation
• Medication Compliance
• Severe Mood Swings
• Excessive, Uncontrolled Anger
• Auditory/Visual Hallucinations

It's easy as 1, 2, 3

Call our 24-Hour HELPline at 229.524.2254 where a trained, caring professional will answer your questions and obtain patient information, such as:

• Demographics
• Insurance
• Presenting Problem
• Medical Conditions and History
• Medications and Allergies
• Admission Criteria
  
  Admission decisions are made by our psychiatrist. Our staff will provide further admission instructions based on our psychiatrist's determination.
  
  We accept voluntary and involuntary patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week.