At Palomar UC San Diego Health, we are committed to supporting the mental and emotional wellbeing of our patients in the greater North County area. Our competent and compassionate healthcare professionals offer comprehensive programs and services suited to the diverse and complex needs of all adults ages 18+.
Mental Health and Wellness
Mental health is an essential part of overall well-being, influencing how we think, feel and navigate everyday life. At Palomar UC San Diego Health, we believe everyone deserves access to compassionate, evidence-based mental health care close to home. As North County’s trusted healthcare provider, we are committed to expanding access to behavioral health services that meet the unique needs our patients. Our experienced teams provide personalized treatment in supportive settings, helping patients build resilience, manage mental health conditions and achieve lasting wellness. Whether you’re seeking care for yourself or a loved one, we’re here to provide the support, expertise and resources you need on your journey to better mental health.
Outpatient Care
Do you have questions about Mental Health & Wellness at Palomar UC San Diego Health in North San Diego County? For more information, contact us.
Crisis Stabilization Unit
Hospitals locally and nationally have seen an increase in behavioral health patients in the Emergency Departments, creating longer wait times and overcrowding. The number of psychiatric patients needing hospital care is greater than the number of hospital beds available, leading to many being kept in Emergency Rooms waiting to be admitted.
In response to this need in our community, Palomar UC San Diego Health opened a Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) at Palomar UC San Diego Health Escondido for patients needing immediate care for a mental health crisis, but not requiring inpatient admission into the hospital. This short-term facility is specifically designed to help appropriate behavioral health patients get the care needed in a quiet, safe environment. Specially trained staff help relieve crisis symptoms in a relaxing setting and assist the patients to the appropriate next level of care, or a safe return home.
The CSU moved to a new facility in July 2020 at the Palomar UC San Diego Health Escondido campus. This new facility offers expanded services and helps decrease the number of patients in our Emergency Departments.
Services Provided:
- Crisis intervention
- Crisis stabilization
- Medication management
- Whole-person wellness
- Recovery and safety planning
- Referral for ongoing services
- Support services
How to Get Started
If you or someone you know would benefit from our services, please contact us today to learn more. Walk-ins are welcome, no appointment is required.
Call our Intake Line at 760.739.3012
Fax: 760.739.3102
These services are proudly funded in part by the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency.
NOTICE TO PATIENTS OPEN PAYMENTS DATABASE
For informational purposes only, a link to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments web page is provided here. The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act requires that detailed information about payment and other payments of value worth over ten dollars ($10) from manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, and biologics to physicians and teaching hospitals be made available to the public. You may search this federal database for payments made to physicians and teaching hospitals by visiting this website: https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/
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