Psychiatric Services
At Northridge Hospital Medical Center, our integrated team of Behavioral Health professionals consisting of psychiatrists, therapists, social workers and nurses. They specialize in recognizing, treating and managing psychiatric disorders and chemical dependency for adults, seniors and adolescents.
Under the supervision of a board-certified psychiatrist, we embrace each patient as a whole person— guiding them toward a path of healing in a sensitive and dignified, yet structured environment.
Inpatient Hospitalization Program
Our inpatient Behavioral Health Unit is for patients who are unable to function at home, work or school due to psychiatric difficulties, drugs or alcohol. Our program provides intensive one-on-one and group therapy sessions, support, structure and stability in a safe and therapeutic environment.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
The Partial Hospitalization Program is the bridge between our outpatient program and inpatient hospitalization. It provides the therapy structure and support of an inpatient program, but allows participants to return home daily.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Our Intensive Outpatient Program provides a transition between partial hospitalization and traditional therapy sessions in an office setting.
Psychiatric Counseling
When symptoms present themselves, individual counseling from an expert through traditional office visits often helps. If you need to find a qualified psychiatrist in your area, please call our FREE Find-A-Doctor service at 855-A-DOC-4-ME.
Treatment Services
Our focus is on crisis stabilization. Therefore, the first step in the treatment process is an accurate and thorough assessment. Through this evaluation, we can provide the most effective short and long-term treatment strategies.
Individualized treatment plans and specific interventions enable our team to meet each patient’s --- and their family’s --- needs. Proven methods and interventions, which focus on psycho-education and cognitive behavioral therapy, provide patients with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed in recovery. Various modalities include counseling and medication stabilization as well as Detoxification Management.
Detoxification Management
Detoxification services are for persons who want to eliminate their dependency on alcohol or other drugs -- such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, pain killers, “ecstasy” or prescription drugs.
Goals of “detox” services include an evaluation of the individual’s addiction and removing the intoxicating substance from the body. This is done while keeping the patient comfortable and decreasing the risks from the withdrawal process to a minimum. Detoxification services also include efforts to encourage patients to seek additional support after discharge in order to maintain sobriety.
ECT
ECT is a painless procedure administered to patients with severe depression, acute mania and certain schizophrenic syndromes. This treatment is used for patients who have been unsuccessfully treated with medications.
Aftercare
Our intensive programs maximize the patient’s functioning to prevent further regression. The discharge plan takes into consideration the patient’s current function, needs for ongoing support and a plan designed to help the patient sustain the gain that they have achieved in the program.
Healing is a journey for the entire family, and we strongly encourage the involvement of loved ones. At times the feeling of helplessness can become overwhelming for parents or loved ones dealing with a person in crisis.
We offer, multi-family therapy support group sessions to educate the family on the best approach to support their loved one on their healing journey. We strive to offer you and your family the support and understanding you will need during this process.
Northridge Hospital provides psychiatric services and detox treatment for adults, seniors and adolescents. We provide a variety of specific programs that can be joined together to provide the seamless continuum of care needed for therapy.
We assess and treat patients with a variety of issues, including:
- Anxiety and Panic Disorder
- Depression
- Chemical Dependency/Detoxification
- Anger Management
- Abuse
- Bipolar DisorderSchizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder
Adolescent Care (Ages 13 – 17)
Our Hospital is the only one in the San Fernando Valley to offer Psychiatric Services for adolescents. The Adolescent Program is under the direction of a board certified psychiatrist who specializes in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. It is highly structured to provide an age appropriate, developmentally healthy environment.
Therapies are provided on an individual basis as well as in the following sessions: multifamily, family, art, recreational and group therapies. We assess and treat patients with a variety of diagnoses, including:
- Depression
- Anger Management
- Anxiety and Panic Disorder
- Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Eating Disorder
- Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder
- Chemical Dependency/Detoxification
For more information about our Behavioral Health Services, please call 818-885-5484.
Getting the Help You Need
Treatment at Northridge Hospital’s Behavioral Health department can be obtained through your doctor’s referral or by calling the Northridge Hospital Psychiatric Services Line at 818-885-5484. Available 24-hours-a day, seven-days-a-week, callers will be linked to professionals who can provide confidential evaluations, family support, treatment and next-step recommendations.
Transportation
We offer transportation to and from the hospital for patients in our Partial Hospitalization Program as well as our Intensive Outpatient Program. Once you are enrolled in one of these, you may arrange your needs with any member of the Treatment Team. Recreational activities are also available onsite.
For more information about our Behavioral Health Services, please call 818-885-5484.
The hospital also hosts a number of support groups including a Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Group and a Dementia Caregivers Support Group. Visit the Support Group page for details on all support groups including the Mental Health Support Group.
Visit our online Health & Wellness Library for additional health information, including articles on stress and other health topics. The onlin library also includes a section on a A Workable Guide to Good Mental Health.
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