Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES) – East Advocates
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Contact Information
AdvocatesContact: Christy Carriker, Director of Psychiatric Emergency Services
Email Address: [email protected]
Phone: 800-640-5432
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675 Main Street Waltham, MA 02452
Area Served: Greater Boston
Map Location Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES) - East
Narrative
Too often people experiencing mental health or emotional crises feel alone, but Advocates Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES) team is always available to offer skilled, compassionate support and connections to resources and services during difficult times. Our multidisciplinary staff provides mobile crisis intervention where it’s needed, when it’s needed – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, at Advocates clinics, in homes and schools, or other community settings.
Our approach to crisis stabilization and resolution focuses on engaging individuals and, when appropriate, family members or other supportive people in their lives. Together we coordinate the most effective and personalized treatment as soon as possible. A team of nurses, social workers, peer specialists, and mental health providers prioritizes personal preferences, goals, and safety, while respecting cultural diversity. Advocates PES serves individuals of all ages in 30 Boston communities, regardless of ability to pay.
Service Types
- Outpatient
- Outpatient - Mental Illness
Program Type
- Counseling
- Mental Health
Populations Served
- Behavior Disorder
- Depression
- Mental Illness
Ages Served
- 14 - 18
- 19 - 22
- 23 – 59
- 60 +
Additional Information
- Fees: MassHealth, Private Insurance, Personal Funds