TMH, Behavioral Health Center, Direct Admissions

Address

1616 Physicians Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32308

(850) 431-0892

https://www.tmh.org/location/tallahassee-memorial-behavioral-health-center

AKA:

PERP, Psychiatric Emergency Response, Access Center

Description:

*Provides emergency psychiatric evaluations for persons experiencing a serious mental health crisis: suicidal, actively psychotic, or in some way a danger to themselves or others
*Open 8AM-5PM, M-F; Outside of these hours persons should go to main TMH Emergency Room at 1300 Miccosukee Rd, phone: 850-431-0911 to receive same services
*Nurse clinician or psychiatrist evaluates patients to determine if admission to either TMH Behavioral Health Center or Apalachee Center is needed for inpatient care
*Persons determined to be an immediate danger to themselves or others who refuse voluntary admission to an inpatient facility may be involuntarily admitted under guidelines of Baker Act
*Persons not needing admission to an inpatient facility referred to outpatient services in the community
*To receive services, persons should call the main number or go to TMH Behavioral Health Center and explain nature of crisis to intake staff; strongly advised that person be accompanied by family or friend
*No one turned away due to inability to pay; regular emergency room charges are billed to the patient

Intake Process:

From 8am-5pm, M-F, Call Direct Admissions Office or go in person to TMH Behavioral Health Center, or call 911 for emergency transport if needed; outside of those hours, call or go to TMH main Emergency Room

Program Fees:

Varies, no one is turned away because of inability to pay; emergency room charges are billed to the patient

Languages:

English, Spanish interpreters are available

Eligibility:

Anyone experiencing a serious mental health crisis

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

May 24, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1616 Physicians Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32308

Mailing

1616 Physicians Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32308

Contacts

Phone Numbers

1. Access Center

(850) 431-0892

2. Outpatient Services

(850) 431-5105

Description

*Provides emergency psychiatric evaluations for persons experiencing a serious mental health crisis: suicidal, actively psychotic, or in some way a danger to themselves or others *Open 8AM-5PM, M-F; Outside of these hours persons should go to main TMH Emergency Room at 1300 Miccosukee Rd, phone: 850-431-0911 to receive same services *Nurse clinician or psychiatrist evaluates patients to determine if admission to either TMH Behavioral Health Center or Apalachee Center is needed for inpatient care *Persons determined to be an immediate danger to themselves or others who refuse voluntary admission to an inpatient facility may be involuntarily admitted under guidelines of Baker Act *Persons not needing admission to an inpatient facility referred to outpatient services in the community *To receive services, persons should call the main number or go to TMH Behavioral Health Center and explain nature of crisis to intake staff; strongly advised that person be accompanied by family or friend *No one turned away due to inability to pay; regular emergency room charges are billed to the patient

Hours

8AM-5PM, M-F; Outside of these hours persons should go to main TMH Emergency Room to receive same services

Required Documents

ID; SS card; Insurance card if applicable

Eligibility

Anyone experiencing a serious mental health crisis

Fees

Varies, no one is turned away because of inability to pay; emergency room charges are billed to the patient

Intake Procedure

From 8AM-5PM, M-F, Call Direct Admissions Office, go in person to TMH Behavioral Health Center, or call 911 for emergency transport if needed; outside of those hours, call or go to TMH main Emergency Room

Languages

English, Spanish interpreters are available

Service Area

Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla Counties

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Florida
    • Franklin County
      • Gadsden County
        • Jefferson County
          • Leon County
            • Liberty County
              • Madison County
                • Taylor County
                  • Wakulla County
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RP-5000.5000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  Description

                  *Provides emergency psychiatric evaluations for persons experiencing a serious mental health crisis: suicidal, actively psychotic, or in some way a danger to themselves or others *Open 8AM-5PM, M-F; Outside of these hours persons should go to main TMH Emergency Room at 1300 Miccosukee Rd, phone: 850-431-0911 to receive same services *Nurse clinician or psychiatrist evaluates patients to determine if admission to either TMH Behavioral Health Center or Apalachee Center is needed for inpatient care *Persons determined to be an immediate danger to themselves or others who refuse voluntary admission to an inpatient facility may be involuntarily admitted under guidelines of Baker Act *Persons not needing admission to an inpatient facility referred to outpatient services in the community *To receive services, persons should call the main number or go to TMH Behavioral Health Center and explain nature of crisis to intake staff; strongly advised that person be accompanied by family or friend *No one turned away due to inability to pay; regular emergency room charges are billed to the patient

                  Hours

                  8AM-5PM, M-F; Outside of these hours persons should go to main TMH Emergency Room to receive same services

                  Required Documents

                  ID; SS card; Insurance card if applicable

                  Eligibility

                  Anyone experiencing a serious mental health crisis

                  Fees

                  Varies, no one is turned away because of inability to pay; emergency room charges are billed to the patient

                  Intake Procedure

                  From 8AM-5PM, M-F, Call Direct Admissions Office, go in person to TMH Behavioral Health Center, or call 911 for emergency transport if needed; outside of those hours, call or go to TMH main Emergency Room

                  Languages

                  English, Spanish interpreters are available

                  Service Area

                  Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla Counties

                  Geography Served

                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                  • Florida
                    • Franklin County
                      • Gadsden County
                        • Jefferson County
                          • Leon County
                            • Liberty County
                              • Madison County
                                • Taylor County
                                  • Wakulla County
                                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RP-1400.8000-825) and related services within the Service Tree.

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