Mental illness affects not only the brain, but every aspect of a person’s life: mind, body and spirit. It can alter the way one thinks, feels and acts, eventually becoming so overwhelming that it interferes with work, relationships and normal day-to-day activities. Mental illness can affect anyone, regardless of age, economic status or ethnicity. Fortunately, great advancements have been made in the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses, and most people can now be successfully treated.

Scripps Mercy’s Behavioral Health Services offers care for adult patients with psychiatric conditions, ranging from mild to severe. Our specialists include:

• Psychiatrists
• Psychologists
• Nurses
• The Psychiatric Liaison Team
• Social workers
• Activity therapists
• Occupational therapists
• Marriage and family therapists
• Chaplains

Our outpatient services offer two levels of care: one to four treatment days a week or partial hospitalization for more intensive treatment five to six days a week. Our experienced staff provides group, individual and family therapy, as well as medication management and case management.

Our adult outpatient treatment services include:

• A-Visions Vocational Training Program
• Community Health and Advocacy
• Community Reintegration of Acute Care Patients
• Developmentally Disabled/Mental Illness Track
• Dual Diagnosis Psychiatric Day Track
• Psychosocial Skills Training Track
• Senior Behavioral Health Outpatient Track

Our inpatient treatment services include:

• Acute Care Inpatient Program
• Geropsychiatric Inpatient Program

Behavioral Health’s inpatient and outpatient services are available at the San Diego campus. For more information, please call 619-260-7066.