Receiving Unit

Philosophy of Care

East MS State Hospital provides psychiatric inpatient services 24-hour a day, 7 days a week, short term, intensive inpatient treatment to Individuals Receiving Services(IRS) admitted from one of any mental health regions in the hospital catchment area.

Comprised of 3 phases-
   1. Observation & stabilization.
   2. Therapy processes & dual diagnosis.
   3. Discharge planning & community awareness.