Psychiatric Emergencies

We offer 24/7 psychiatric emergency care to adults and youth in Contra Costa County. 

For Adults

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) in Martinez is the primary referral center in the county for patients on involuntary psychiatric holds who are considered a danger to themselves or to others.  

The Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) unit at CCRMC provides evaluation and treatment for the first 24 hours of someone’s involuntary hold. PES staff works to place patients in designated mental health treatment facilities for further evaluation and stabilization for the remainder of the hold period. Some people may be deemed to need inpatient hospitalization for more intensive care.  

Location Information
Psychiatric Emergency Services (for adults)
2500 Alhambra Ave. 
Martinez, CA 94553 
(Located at the back of the hospital near the Emergency Department)  

Phone: 925-646-2800

For Youth

The new Contra Costa Youth Stabilization Unit in Martinez serves people ages 6-17 for the first 24 hours of a diagnosed psychiatric emergency when they are considered a danger to themselves or others.

Care teams include psychiatrists, registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, licensed psychiatric technicians, clinicians and crisis intervention specialists. Services include crisis intervention, mental health assessment, medication assistance, therapy, alcohol and drug screening, case management and peer support.

The program is designed to provide a calming and welcoming environment to support mental wellness. The goal is to stabilize the unit’s patients and connect them with mental health services without requiring inpatient hospitalization, although, when clinically appropriate, inpatient care may still be recommended.

Location Information
Contra Costa Youth Stabilization Unit
25 Allen Street
Martinez, CA 94553 
(Located at the next to the Miller Wellness Center)