Palomar Medical Center Poway, Behavioral Health Unit (BHU)

Inpatient Adult Program
Our program is dedicated to diagnosing and treating acutely ill adult patients 18 years or older. Patients will experience a structured environment and intensive treatment that emphasizes safety, stabilization, encouragement, and support. We treat individuals who are experiencing acute depression, suicidal thoughts, thoughts to harm others, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and schizophrenia.
The following services are available:
  • Psychiatric intensive care and crisis stabilization
  • Multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment
  • Voluntary and involuntary treatment
  • Individual and group psychotherapy
  • Medication management
  • Supportive group, individual and milieu therapy
  • Individual and group psychotherapy
  • Recreation therapy, art therapy, music therapy and pet therapy
  • Individualized treatment plans
  • Comprehensive discharge planning and aftercare
  • The Joint Commission accreditation
  • Training site for student nurses and psychology interns
  •  Family support and education

Inpatient Older Adult Program
This program is dedicated to providing treatment for the older adult who experiences acute depression, severe anxiety, bipolar disorder or panic disorder. Treatment involves structured therapy combined with understanding, support and encouragement. The older adult program incorporates all of the disciplines and therapies offered to the general adult population; however, is tailored to the specific needs of the older adult.
The following services are available:
  • Psychiatric intensive care and crisis stabilization
  • Multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment
  • Voluntary and involuntary treatment
  • Individual and group psychotherapy
  • Medication management
  • Supportive group, individual and milieu therapy
  • Individual and group psychotherapy
  • Recreation therapy, art therapy, music therapy and pet therapy
  • Individualized treatment plans
  • Comprehensive discharge planning and aftercare
  • The Joint Commission accreditation
  • Training site for student nurses and psychology interns
  • Family support and education
  • Private rooms

Do you have questions about Palomar Center for Behavioral Health at Palomar Health in North San Diego County? Contact Us for more information. 

  • The mission of Palomar Health is to heal, comfort
    and promote health in the communities we serve.

    Palomar Health is a California Public Healthcare District.

     

  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido

    2185 Citracado Parkway
    Escondido, CA 92029
    442.281.5000
     

    Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Road
    Poway, CA 92064
    858.613.4000
     

    Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 East Valley Parkway
    Escondido, CA 92025
    760.739.3000

 
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