Mental health and wellness
Mental health is just as important as physical health. It includes your emotional, psychological and social well-being. With the right diagnosis and treatments, you can get what you need to live as healthy and happy a life as possible.
Mental health services in Tamarac, Florida
With multiple options for treatment, our team of board-certified psychiatrists and therapists are here to help you heal.
HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital's Center for Behavioral Health is a freestanding mental health and wellness facility on our campus. Our center is staffed by expert physicians who specialize in behavioral health, many of whom are certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Our goal is to ensure you receive the compassionate care you deserve in a comfortable environment.
To get help now, the first thing to do is to reach out. From there, we can help you determine the best next step.
Behavioral health support hotline
Staffed by behavioral health professionals, our response service provides access to mental health assessment 24 hours a day. We assist in identifying an individual’s behavioral health needs and provide referrals to community resources, without charge or obligation.
Staffed by behavioral health professionals, our response service provides access to mental health assessment 24 hours a day. We assist in identifying an individual’s behavioral health needs and provide referrals to community resources, without charge or obligation.
Our mental health and wellness center's services
We provide you with comprehensive care plans and preventive mental health programs that include:
Inpatient behavioral health services
Inpatient treatment programs help stabilize, diagnose and treat underlying conditions.
Read more about our inpatient services below. If you want more information or want to talk about our intake process, please call our emergency services intake department.
Adult inpatient services
We provide inpatient care for adults who are experiencing severe symptoms and need 24-hour supervision and behavioral health treatment.
Care in this program includes counseling and therapeutic activities. We will help you develop strategies for minimizing symptoms, reducing stress and coping with your emotions.
Geriatric behavioral health
This program is designed to treat and improve the lives of people who are 65 years old and older and who are experiencing a behavioral disorder. Special care is taken to meet the emotional and physical needs of this special population, to assure their safety and well-being while in our care.
Our center offers two programs to meet the needs of our senior patients:
- The senior adult unit is designed for seniors who have a high degree of functionality prior to the onset of psychiatric symptoms. The treatments focus on achieving stability and recovery in a relatively short stay.
- The senior intensive treatment program is designed for seniors who are in need of a more specialized course of treatment. It typically involves a stay lasting an average of 10 to 12 days. Seniors in this program will benefit from an individualized treatment plan based on their unique needs.
Outpatient behavioral health services
Outpatient programs let you participate in treatment programs during the day but still spend evenings and nights at home. Read more about our outpatient offerings below.
Partial hospitalization program (PHP)
Our PHP is for adults who don't require full-time care. This program offers intensive services and a variety of mental health therapies at the hospital during the day.
Intensive outpatient program (IOP)
Our IOP is offered for adults and adolescents. It is designed to help you cope with symptoms while improving your ability to function independently and enhance your overall quality of life.
In the IOP, you are able to maintain important bonds with your families, friends and community, while we encourage you to have confidence and independence.
For more information about our IOP for adults, call us at (954) 724-6226.
For more information about our IOP for adolescents, call us at (954) 724-6222.
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
ECT is a safe, effective treatment option for people with severe conditions that do not respond favorably to pharmacological interventions. We encourage you to talk to your doctor if you think you may benefit from this treatment.
What to expect during an ECT treatment
During ECT, electrodes are placed on the scalp and a finely controlled electric current is applied while you are under general anesthesia.
ECT is usually used up to three times a week for a total of two to four weeks.
Who can benefit from ECT
ECT is one of the fastest ways to relieve symptoms in severely depressed or suicidal patients. It's also very effective for patients experiencing from mania and other mental illnesses. ECT is generally used when conditions are unresponsive to other forms of therapy. It might also be used when patients pose a severe threat to themselves or others, and it is too dangerous to wait until medications take effect.
Addiction recovery support groups
The Pavilion at our hospital hosts several addiction recovery support groups. These groups supplement the care provided by our hospital; however, they are all facilitated by outside organizations. This means our hospital does not oversee cancellations or attendance.
For additional information, we recommended contacting the following organizations:
Multidisciplinary mental health care
To ensure you receive the care that is right for you, we offer access to our multidisciplinary team of specialists.
Our behavioral health specialists
Our behavioral health programs are staffed by multispecialty teams of licensed professionals, including:
- Psychiatrists
- Psychologists
- Registered nurses specialized in psychiatric nursing
- Counselors
- Activity and recreation therapists
- Marriage and family therapists
- Social workers
Together, this specialized mental health team offers hope and support for individuals with a wide range of behavioral and mental health needs.
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