Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES) – East

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Contact Information

Advocates
Contact: Christy Carriker, Director of Psychiatric Emergency Services
Email Address: CrisisSupport@Advocates.org
Phone: 800-640-5432

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. Advocates Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES) team is always available to offer skilled and caring support. We offer 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 people 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 +

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Restrooms

Additional Information

  • Fees: MassHealth, Private Insurance, Personal Funds