Patients are referred to appropriate services, either at Mills-Peninsula or in other locations in the community. Psychiatric Emergency Psychiatric assessment, emergency intervention and referrals are provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the Emergency Department at the Mills-Peninsula Medical Center. The adolescent inpatient unit provides short-term intensive treatment in a locked unit for both voluntary or involuntary patients. Our team approach to care focuses on family, with adolescents, their parents and family physicians each an important part of the care team. Program An after-school program for adolescents who are struggling with issues including chemical dependency and risky behavior.
Participants attend two to five days per week depending on individual needs.
Treatment includes family therapy. Mills-Peninsula offers a weekly psychotherapy group that creates a supportive, therapeutic environment for adolescents who are dealing with any of a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, substance abuse and stressful life situations. For some, the group will be a transition from more intensive treatment.