Located in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, Southcoast Behavioral Health is a 192-bed psychiatric hospital that provides inpatient treatment for individuals with mental health diagnoses.
Program Overview
Treatment at Southcoast is founded on the philosophy that all patients should receive treatment with kindness, compassion, dignity, respect, and hope. Our staff, consisting of a board-certified psychiatrist, licensed clinical social workers, registered nurses, recreational therapists, and mental health technicians, are dedicated to providing the compassionate and comprehensive care that lasting recovery requires. Whether our patients are spending time relaxing in one of our outdoor courtyards or participating in one of our many workshops, groups, or social activities, we believe that Southcoast is an ideal place for people to come and heal in and a safe and tranquil setting.
Disorders We Treat
We treat a wide range of disorders and symptoms, some of which may include:
- Anxiety disorders
- Depressive disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Psychosis
- Adjustment disorder
- Suicidal ideation
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Aggression
- Self-harming behaviors
Comprehensive Treatment Approach
Treatment at Southcoast includes multiple interventions delivered in an inpatient setting. During a typical 5- to 7-day stay, each patient may participate in the following regularly scheduled interventions during the course of his or her day:
- Individual therapy
- Family therapy
- Process groups
- Didactic groups
- Medication management services
We provide specialized treatment for a range of mental health issues and work closely with patients’ loved ones and other treatment providers to ensure continuity of care after our patients are discharged.
Contact Us
If you or your loved one is in need of help, please do not hesitate to contact us at (844) 708-2731 to speak with a member of our admissions staff. Today could be the first day of a journey towards improved health and recovery.
