Pocasset Mental Health Center

About Pocasset Mental Health Center

Pocasset Mental Health Center is a state operated mental health facility in Pocasset, Massachusetts that provides critical inpatient psychiatric stabilization for adults in crisis.

This 16 bed center serves as the only state run acute care unit for Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. It offers short term, intensive intervention and its mission is to deliver immediate, structured care to adults experiencing severe psychiatric emergencies.

Mental Health Stabilization Programs

Treatment begins with an assessment for acute inpatient admission designed for individuals requiring immediate, 24/7 psychiatric care. This program serves adults aged 19 and older who are experiencing severe symptoms such as suicidal ideation, acute depression or bipolar disorder.

During a stay, clients receive structured crisis intervention and stabilization in a supervised setting. The clinical approach is focused on acute psychiatric care rather than long term rehabilitation or dedicated substance use programs.

Inpatient Support in Pocasset

The focus here is psychiatric stabilization for conditions including severe depression, bipolar disorder and PTSD. The facility is operated by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) and primarily serves state mental health clients.

Access to care at Pocasset Mental Health Center typically begins with a crisis assessment for inpatient admission. For specific information regarding eligibility and the intake process, contacting the facility directly is recommended.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Young Adult Rehab
Young adult rehab programs in Massachusetts can help young people make healthier life choices and avoid common mistakes. Some of the common services will include counseling and classes on coping skills, emotional management, communication, and other key life skills. Young adult programs can provide inpatient or outpatient treatment.
Dual Diagnosis
During dual diagnosis treatment in Massachusetts, you’ll receive integrated care for your mental health and substance use concerns, helping you establish long-term recovery. Dual diagnosis programs may offer detox, inpatient treatment, and/or outpatient care. The key is that they provide integrated treatment for both mental health symptoms and substance use.

Therapies

Family Therapy
During family therapy in Massachusetts, clients and their loved ones can address dysfunctional relationships, resentments, and conflicts in order to create healthier relationships that support the client’s recovery. Family therapy sessions generally last 60 to 90 minutes and may include discussing marital issues, codependency, grief, domestic violence, trauma, and other topics that impact families. The goal is to create healthier relationships that can support recovery.