Weems Community Mental Health Center

Crisis Stabilization Unit

Weems Community Mental Health Center, Crisis Stabilization Unit is a sixteen bed short-term psychiatric stabilization program for adult men and women with mental health needs. The purpose of this program is to provide early stabilization services in order to reduce the need for commitment or long-term hospitalization.

Individuals may request voluntary treatment or be admitted on a “Writ to Hold” or Chancery Court Order. The average length of stay is three to ten days.

Eligibility:

Individuals 18 years of age and older who are in need of mental health services.

Individuals must be medically stable (e.g., ambulatory, no uncontrolled acute or chronic medical conditions, no dementia diagnosis, or need for detoxification service).

Services are provided for individuals residing in Clarke, Hinds, Jasper, Kemper, Lauderdale, Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Scott and Smith counties.

 

Crisis Services are available at each of our County offices from 8 am-5 pm on weekdays or by calling the 24-Hour Crisis Line at (800) 803-0245, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If immediate danger is threatened or likely, call 911.