Inpatient Behavioral Health Services at El Camino Hospital is designed to help persons experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis. This includes individuals with symptoms of anxiety, depression, mania, or an altered thought process and who are at risk for self-harm, harm to others, or are unable to care for their needs.

The focus of the inpatient unit is safety and healing. We work to help patients develop skills to manage their acute symptoms through psycho-educational training and focused activities. We strive to provide compassionate and meaningful care. We work hard to erase misconceptions that patients and families may have regarding inpatient psychiatric treatment.

Patients who are admitted to the hospital undergo a multi-disciplinary assessment process to ensure that treatment is structured to meet the needs of the individual patient. There are two different treatment environments within the inpatient department, in order to provide the best therapeutic "fit" for our patients. 

Our Staff

The Behavioral Health Services staff consists of psychiatrists, registered nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, psychologists and other staff who are skilled in the provision of care to our patients. Our satisfaction surveys repeatedly comment on the empathetic and excellent staff who choose to work with those in need of these services.

Admission

For someone experiencing a psychiatric emergency, it is important to obtain appropriate help as soon as possible. Patients admitted to the inpatient program are referred by their community provider (physician, therapist) or are admitted following an assessment of their needs in the emergency department. Occasionally, patients are transferred to El Camino Hospital from other facilities.

Location

El Camino Hospital
Inpatient Behavioral Health Services
2500 Grant Road
Mountain View, California

Contacting Behavioral Health Services

In an emergency, please go to your nearest emergency department or call 911.

We have psychiatric nurses available to perform emergency assessments 24 hours a day. To refer a patient for hospitalization, call 650-940-7291 or toll-free 866-789-6089 and ask to speak to a Psychiatric Emergency Services nurse regarding a potential admission.