Compassionate Psychiatric Stabilization at Ocean View
Self-harm can take many forms—both physical and behavioral—and is often a way for individuals to cope with overwhelming emotions, numbness, or internal distress. These behaviors may include superficial cutting, scratching, burning, hitting oneself, pulling out hair, excessive skin picking, interfering with wound healing, or intentional substance misuse. While self-harm does not always indicate suicidal intent, it is a serious sign of emotional pain and deserves professional attention.
You Are Not Alone
Self-harming behaviors can feel like a private struggle, but immediate help is available. At Ocean View, we’re here to stabilize symptoms, create a clear path forward, and connect each patient with ongoing care. Our role in self-harm treatment begins with urgent psychiatric support to ensure safety and restore stability.
Our Role in Self-Harm Treatment
Ocean View is not a long-term treatment center for self-harm. We provide acute psychiatric stabilization for individuals who are:
- At immediate risk of harming themselves
- Experiencing suicidal ideation or urges to self-injure
- Unable to function safely without clinical support
We focus on:
- Stabilizing symptoms through medication and supervision
- Offering psychoeducational and therapeutic group support
- Preparing a discharge plan with referrals to ongoing treatment providers
Take the First Step Toward Healing.
Our Team is ready to help you stabilize and heal.
Levels of Care for Self-Harm
Inpatient Psychiatric Stabilization
- 24/7 medical oversight
- Private and shared rooms
- Daily psychiatric oversight and medication stabilization
- 6 Groups Daily
- Psychoeducation with social workers
- Recreational therapy led by a certified therapist (art, music, games)
- Coping skills and emotional regulation
- Patients are grouped by how severe their condition is, not by their age or specific diagnosis
- Typical length of stay: 7–10 days (may vary)
- Transportation coordination available
- Medication Stabilization
Patients must meet acute criteria for admission, such as current risk of harm to self or others.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
For those transitioning from inpatient or needing daily structured care:
- 5 days a week, 10:00am–2:30pm
- 4 engaging therapeutic groups each day
- Medication management and psychiatric support
- Focus on symptom understanding, coping skills, and medication compliance
- Transportation available as needed
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Flexible care for ongoing support while reintegrating into daily life:
- 2–4 days a week, 10:00am–2:30pm
- Continued group therapy and medication monitoring
- Designed to help maintain progress after higher levels of care
Medication Management & Psychiatric Oversight
Medication is often a key component in managing symptoms of self-harm. At Ocean View:
- Patients receive a psychiatric evaluation within the first 24 hours
- Medications are adjusted based on symptom feedback and staff observation
- Our medical director and psychiatric team monitor medication daily (inpatient) or weekly (PHP/IOP)
Supporting Families and Loved Ones
Self-harm affects not just the individual but also those who care about them. While Ocean View does not offer formal family therapy or support groups, our team is available to answer questions, provide education, and offer recommendations throughout your loved one’s stay. We aim to keep families informed and supported during the stabilization process by helping them understand:
- The purpose of short-term psychiatric care
- How to support recovery after discharge
- What the next steps may look like with outpatient providers
Aftercare Planning & Continued Support
We begin discharge planning on the first day of admission. Our case management team works closely with the patient (and referring professionals when applicable) to:
- Identify the most appropriate outpatient or residential follow-up services
- Assist with insurance coordination and referrals
- Offer opt-in follow-up through our Patient Resource Network for routine check-ins post-discharge
Transportation Services
Ocean View provides transportation to and from our facility for inpatient admission, outpatient services, and discharge. This ensures safety and access to care, regardless of transportation availability.
Why Choose Ocean View?
Ocean View Psychiatric Hospital is dedicated to delivering high-quality, individualized care in a private and welcoming environment. If you’re looking for trusted anxiety treatment in Long Beach, our team is here to walk alongside you on your path to recovery.
You’re not just a patient—you’re part of the Ocean View family.
Accessible Care & Insurance Support
We work with many insurance providers and offer payment support to remove financial barriers to care. Our admissions team will guide you through every step so you can focus fully on healing.
Begin Your Journey to Healing
Don’t wait until anxiety takes over. Let us help you find peace and stability again. Contact Ocean View today to learn more about anxiety treatment in Long Beach or verify your insurance online.