Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES) – West Advocates

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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

• Depression
• Mental Illness

Ages Served

• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59
• 60 +

Additional Information

• Fees: MassHealth, Private Insurance, Personal Funds