Mental health is much like physical health. There are times when you’ll feel bad or off and need to seek treatment to help you prevent a worsening outcome. Other times, you or your loved one may be in a crisis situation, feeling intense pressure and overwhelming emotional distress. In that situation, you need immediate help.
If you have an urgent mental health need, call 988 or visit your local hospital emergency room. You can also contact Willow Creek Behavioral Health for immediate support. We offer 24/7 care through a no-cost, private assessment over the phone. Take action to get help now.
What Is an Acute Mental Health Care Crisis?
In 2021, 5.8 million people went to a local emergency room for help with mental, behavioral, or neurodevelopmental disorders. That was the first time they reached out for help for their condition, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many needed urgent mental health care, often referred to as acute care.
Acute mental health refers specifically to a crisis mode. You may feel:
- Intense and uncontrollable emotions and thoughts
- Severe impairment in decision making
- The inability to focus on anything but the thoughts you are having
- Physical symptoms of anxiety, such as a racing heart and dizziness
- The inability to change your thought patterns
Acute care means getting help now, not waiting for a doctor’s appointment. It’s critical to know the difference between acute vs outpatient psychiatric care as well. Acute care happens in our treatment center until you stabilize. Outpatient care, on the other hand, allows you to go home after the therapy session and come back another day for additional care.
What You Can Expect in Acute Care Support from Our Team
When you reach out to Willow Creek Behavioral Health, you’ll always have a trusted team of professionals by your side who are ready to talk and support you. Each person who comes to us receives personalized care and attention to their specific needs and concerns at that time. There are several steps we take to help you:
- We provide a thorough assessment. An assessment is a conversation with our therapist about your health, feelings, thoughts, and experiences. It allows us to get an idea of what might be happening so we can tell you if we can help and what type of therapy is best for you.
- Diagnosis occurs next. You’ll work with skilled professionals who have helped hundreds of other people navigate the complexities of mental health disorders. We provide a diagnosis that is in line with the symptoms you have.
- Our goal is rapid stabilization. We work quickly to help you get the immediate help you need. This often means providing you with medications, therapy, and other treatments to calm your thoughts and regain more control.
- Ongoing care is necessary. After providing stabilization, most people need to remain in therapy for a short time as they learn how to take back control of their mental health and overall well-being.
The treatment for your needs is always dependent on what you are facing and the severity of those symptoms. Our objective is to help you reach a point of being stable so you can make your own decisions wisely.
No single treatment plan works for everyone. Our treatment center is unique because we offer a wide range of services and resources to help you get the level of help you need right now, so you can move forward with your future.
Do Not Wait to Contact Willow Creek Behavioral Health for Immediate Support
We offer both inpatient and outpatient care at Willow Creek Behavioral Health. This is a judgment-free zone where you are always treated with respect. Our comprehensive services can help you deal with a mental health crisis, no matter the cause or severity. We provide you with around-the-clock care and support with a doctor nearby to help. You’ll have access to group therapy sessions every day of the week and reliable routine interactions with your therapist.
Seeking Help Now Is the Right Thing to Do
If you are in a crisis situation right now, just walk in to see us. Our team provides an in-person professional assessment if you visit our Green Bay, WI treatment center. If you are concerned about your family member’s mental health, do not wait to seek help. Get it now and help them reach a point of stability.
If you need support now, contact Willow Creek Behavioral Health. Let us start offering you the treatment you need.
