Mental Health & Psychiatric Services

Adult Psychiatric Problems: For adults, psychiatric, emotional and substance abuse problems can affect careers, marriages and relationships. Atlantic Shores Hospital offers a confidential, caring environment that promotes crisis resolution, positive self-awareness, social skills, and personal growth.

Problems we address:

• Suicidal feelings/thoughts
• Extreme anger and/or dangerous behavior
• Anxiety/panic attacks
• Schizophrenia
• Depression
• Hallucinations/delusional thinking
• Phobias
• Manic depressive disorder
• Physical/sexual abuse
• Co-dependency

Our Program Continuum:

Psychiatric treatment is offered to adults at the following levels:

• Acute inpatient hospitalization
• Intensive outpatient hospitalization
• Individual outpatient by referral

The acute program treats adults in an intensive therapeutic structure, providing medical and psychiatric stabilization and 24-hour nursing care for patients experiencing critical symptoms. Intensive outpatient treatment provides 3 hours of structured therapy per day, allowing the patient to maintain a work schedule and live at home.

For patients whose treatment needs can best be met through individual outpatient therapy, Atlantic Shores works closely with a statewide network of mental health professionals to arrange appropriate referrals.

Treatment Components:
Treatment for each adult is administered by a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals led by a psychiatrist.

Team members may include:
Psychologists, social workers, activity therapists, substance abuse counselor, nurses, case managers, program specialist

The treatment process begins with a comprehensive evaluation to help diagnose any underlying medical or biochemical origins of disease. An individual plan of care is written to meet the special needs of each patient.

Therapeutic components may include:
Individual therapy, Group therapy, Family therapy/education/support, 12-step support groups, Discharge planning, Activity therapy, Medical education/management, Psycho-educational groups

The treatment plan focuses on attainable short and long-term goals established with input from the patient's family and referring professional, if appropriate. Active family involvement in treatment is a critical component as the patient's recovery is often correlated to healthy family interaction.

Because psychiatric problems may be complicated by a coexisting substance abuse problem, Atlantic Shores provides specialized treatment for adults with dual diagnosis issues. Emphasis is placed on teaching relapse prevention skills in both the Adult Psychiatric and Dual Diagnosis Programs.

How To Get Help For An Adult
Our Needs Assessment and Referral Center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to respond promptly to calls or walk-in inquiries. A free assessment may be scheduled at any time, wherein a counselor will help identify presenting problems and, with physician consultation, match patients' needs to appropriate care within the Atlantic Shores system or with other community resources. We provide assistance in obtaining effective and accessible treatment services, as well as consultation regarding financial options.

For more information about our Adult Treatment Programs, call (954) 771-2711 or (888) 771-2711.

Atlantic Shores Hospital
4545 North Federal Hwy.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308
Phone : (954) 771-2711 Fax: (954) 493-9998
24/7 Toll Free: (888) 771-2711