Behavioral Health Unit

The Behavioral Health Unit assists patients in reaching their optimal level of functioning by providing a therapeutic, patient-centered, culturally sensitive environment.

The Behavioral Unit is a 22-bed Acute Inpatient Psychiatric Unit located on the 5th floor of Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville. Patients receive psychiatric care from an experienced interdisciplinary team of medical and mental health professionals.

For more information about the Behavioral Health Unit, contact us at 903-408-1500.

• Admission criteria
• Signs & symptoms of psychiatric distress
• Our interdisciplinary team
• Treatment program
• Admission
• Contact a patient
• Facililties
• Location
• Payment options
• Printable brochure

Admission criteria

 

The Behavioral Health Unit admits individuals who are

 

• 18 & older
• At risk of harm to self, harm to others, or experiencing psychosis
• Exhibiting a wide variety of symptoms
• Medically stable
• Voluntary patients, willing to sign in
• Involuntary patients, requiring court involvement
  

Signs and symptoms of psychiatric distress

Individuals in need of acute psychiatric care may exhibit the following:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Suicidal suicidal thoughts, plans, or recent attempt
• Homicidal thoughts
• Anger, irritability
• Threats to others
• Loneliness, isolation, withdrawal
• Feelings of helplessness or despair
• Inability to cope with grief or loss
• Aggressive behavior
• Tearfulness & crying spells
• Confusion
• Loss of appetite
• Difficulty sleeping

The Behavioral Unit's interdisciplinary team includes:

• Psychiatrists
• Medical specialists
• Licensed clinical social workers
• Licensed professional counselors
• Psychiatric nurses
• Recreational therapists
• Mental health technicians
• Psychologists

The Behavioral Unit Treatment Program includes:

• Individual/group/family therapy
• Marriage and couple therapy
• Therapeutic recreation
• Physician oversight
• Patient education
• Daily therapeutic activities
• Medication adjustment and monitoring
• Behavior modification
• Individualized care
• Patient Privacy and confidentiality

Admission

Patients are admitted by referral from physicians. This can include ER staff, medical staff from Hunt Regional Healthcare, and attending physicians from other hospitals.

Concerned family members can contact the Behavioral Health Unit for referral advice.

A comprehensive clinical assessment will determine the need for treatment. A psychiatrist will work in collaboration with the primary care physician to determine the diagnosis and recommend appropriate treatment prior to admission to the program.

Caregivers, families, and primary care physicians are encouraged to participate in the treatment process by assisting with identification of problems and solutions.

Facilities

• 5th floor of Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville
• 22 private patient rooms with private bath
• Patient rooms have hardwood floors and stainless steel appliances
• Community Room with fully-equipped kitchen area and flat screen TV

Contact a patient

Family and friends may visit patients during Behavioral Health Unit visiting hours.

• Tuesday & Thursday: 7:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
• Saturday: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
• Sunday: 3 p.m.- 5 p.m.

Patients may be also contacted by phone:

• Daily 7:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.

Location

The Behavior Health Unit is located on the 5th Floor of Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville.

Payment options

Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans are accepted.

Hunt Regional Behavioral Health Unit

5th Floor
Hunt Regional Medical Center
4215 Joe Ramsey Blvd.
Greenville, Texas 75401
903-408-1500