Expert Psychiatric Anxiety Treatment in Long Beach, CA
When anxiety begins to interfere with your ability to enjoy life, connect with others, or carry out daily tasks, it’s time to seek help. Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility provides acute psychiatric care in Long Beach for individuals 18 and older.
Insurance and Payment Options
Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility accepts most major insurance providers, including Medicare and private insurance plans such as Aetna. We do not accept Medicaid. Our admissions team is available 24/7 to verify your plan’s benefits and help you take the next step. We also accept private pay.
Our Long Beach Location
Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility is located in Long Beach, California, in Los Angeles County. Our treatment center is also convenient for residents of Orange County and other parts of Southern California.
How Our Program Differs
We know you’re different from anyone else, so we offer acute mental health care that meets your unique needs. With Ocean View, you’ll experience stabilization-focused care that provides structure and support without stigma. With your input, we build partnerships with medical and behavioral health services so you can transition from us to your daily life. We do this by providing comprehensive mental health services accessible to everyone.
- On-site Team of Psychiatrists: Our on-site psychiatrists provide medication stabilization, monitoring, and management. Your well-being is vital throughout your stay in our inpatient mental health crisis facility and our outpatient services.
- Case Management & Aftercare Support: Case management begins when you’re admitted to either our inpatient or outpatient program. Our case managers and social workers ensure you have a safe place to go, whether that’s housing or a facility, once you leave us.
- Transportation Coordination Provided: We offer transportation services coordinated with a trusted provider that takes you to and from inpatient intake and discharge destinations, as well as to/from our on-site outpatient programs. *Transportation is provided to patients within a 50-mile radius
- Stabilization for Managing Psychiatric Symptoms: Ocean View provides 24/7 inpatient psychiatric care. We also have outpatient treatment programs.
- Patient Resource Network: Transitioning from inpatient or outpatient treatment can be overwhelming. That’s why we have an opt-in patient follow-up option. You don’t have to manage your symptoms alone.
Getting Started Is Easy
Step 1:
Contact a
Representative
Call to speak with an Ocean View representative. Alternatively, you can visit our website to chat or contact one of our admissions team members via email.
Step 2:
Verify
Insurance
When you speak with one of our admission team members, you will answer a few questions while they verify your insurance.
Step 3:
Schedule
Admission
Once your insurance is approved, we will determine if you require acute psychiatric care and schedule your admission.
Understanding Anxiety Disorder
Everyone feels worried from time to time, but when anxiety becomes persistent, overwhelming, and affects your daily life, it may be a sign of an anxiety disorder. These disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. Without treatment, they can escalate and impact your emotional and physical well-being.
Symptoms of Anxiety
Symptoms of an anxiety disorder can become severe and affect your everyday life. Effective treatment options help manage symptoms such as:
- Persistent fear or worry
- Feelings of severe panic, impending death, or doom
- Sweating
- Feelings of fatigue or weakness
- Rapid heart rate
- Breathing rapidly
- Difficulty in focusing on day-to-day activities
Anxiety disorders can be treated with effective, evidence-based treatment like talk therapy by mental health clinicians.
Knowing When to Seek Help
Knowing when to seek mental health treatment for yourself or a loved one can be challenging. If you’re not sure if you need acute psychiatric crisis stabilization, talk with your doctor, mental health provider, or contact Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility.
If you or a loved one is having thoughts of self-harm, violent behavior, suicidal thoughts, or attempting suicide, seek help immediately. Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility’s inpatient unit provides acute psychiatric mental health crisis stabilization. We use evidence-based treatments to guide patients’ clinical improvement and stabilization.
If you or a loved one is having thoughts of self-harm, violent behavior, suicidal thoughts, or attempting suicide, seek help immediately. Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility’s inpatient unit provides acute psychiatric mental health crisis stabilization. We use evidence-based treatments to guide patients’ clinical improvement and stabilization.
Our Levels of Care for Those Struggling With Anxiety
Understanding the different levels of care available can help you make informed decisions about your mental health treatment. At Ocean View, we offer comprehensive options tailored to meet varying needs, from intensive inpatient programs to supportive outpatient services. Our goal is to provide the appropriate level of care to promote recovery and stability.
Inpatient Psychiatric Care
Individuals presenting with psychiatric symptoms can be admitted to Ocean View’s inpatient unit. Because mental health issues present in a variety of ways, some of the criteria for admission include:
- Insomnia, racing thoughts, impulsivity, rapid or pressured speech
- Abnormal bouts of euphoric energy
- Reckless behavior or making decisions that affect an individual’s safety or well-being
- Inability to provide shelter, food, and safety as a result of mental impairment
- Helplessness, hopelessness
- Suicidal or homicidal ideations
- Psychosis
- Self-harming behaviors
Once you’re admitted, your team will develop a treatment plan that includes aftercare planning. Your treatment plan will be evaluated daily to reflect clinical improvement and make adjustments as needed.
Personalized Care
Ocean View’s inpatient program provides personalized, empathetic, comprehensive care. Our care team provides:
- Licensed Psychiatric Care
- 24/7 Nursing and Monitoring
- 6 Daily Group Sessions
- Psychoeducational Groups – These groups focus on understanding acute psychosis and its symptoms.
- Therapeutic Recreation – therapeutic recreation support includes skills that help you find inner peace (art, painting, music, and animals/pets).
- Coping Skills Development – Coping skills are essential for managing symptoms and quieting negative thoughts and feelings.
- Patients are placed in groups based on the severity of their symptoms
Medication Stabilization
Medication management is a key part of our inpatient crisis stabilization, where medications are carefully reviewed and prescribed based on each individual’s medical history, needs, and potential side effects. If a patient is experiencing agitation or other symptoms, appropriate medications may be used to help manage these issues safely. Continuous monitoring allows our healthcare team to make adjustments as needed to ensure optimal care and safety throughout treatment.
Outpatient Levels of Care
Ocean View’s outpatient levels of care follow an inpatient stay or when symptoms aren’t acute enough to warrant hospitalization. Once your symptoms are evaluated, you will be admitted to either our partial hospitalization program (PHP) or intensive outpatient program (IOP). Both levels of care provide a safe, structured care that supports your symptom management.
Partial Hospitalization Program
Our PHP is a more structured level of care than our IOP. While here, you will engage in care that increases your coping skills and independence. The structured care includes:
- Four group therapy sessions a day that meet five days a week. These sessions include a psychoeducational group led by a social worker and a therapeutic recreation support session led by a recreation therapist.
- Case management
- Snacks and lunch
Intensive Outpatient Program
While our IOP is a structured level of care, we focus on providing the same secure, enjoyable, and compassionate care found in our inpatient and PHP levels of care. However, we also include:
- Focused Coping Skills
- Community Reintegration
Continued Medication Management Support With Our PHP and IOP
After your acute psychosis symptoms and medication are stabilized, you will transition to a lower level of care, and you will receive medication management services. Both our PHP and IOP provide continued medication management under the care of our psychiatric team.
Aftercare & Opt-In Patient Follow-Up
Your aftercare plan isn’t developed as you prepare to return to your life outside of us. When you first create your treatment plan, you start planning your transition back into the real world. Our treatment team understands the importance of an individualized aftercare plan that addresses issues you face in the real world. Our personalized approach includes:
- Case manager support
- Outpatient transitions
- Housing or facility placements
- Community support referrals
Our Opt-In Patient Follow-Up (Patient Resource Network) continues to provide support and encouragement after you transition back into your life.
Types of Anxiety Disorders We Treat
Ocean View offers expert anxiety treatment in Long Beach for a range of anxiety disorders, including:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): If untreated, GAD can contribute to depression, cardiovascular strain, and reduced quality of life.
- Panic Disorder: Panic disorder is characterized by sudden, intense panic attacks. These attacks may come on unexpectedly and create a fear of recurrence, leading to further isolation and stress.
- Social Anxiety Disorder: Social anxiety disorder causes intense fear in social settings, interfering with work, school, and relationships. With professional support, social anxiety is highly treatable, allowing you to regain confidence and connection.
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): PTSD is caused by a severely stressful or terrifying event that an individual either experiences or witnesses.
Why Choose Ocean View?
Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility 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.
Referral Information
Ocean View accepts referrals from doctors, psychologists, and psychiatrists. You will be actively involved in your patient’s care and treatment, allowing you to continue their psychiatric care under your care. You can contact us anytime to learn about our services for mental health crises.
Contact Our Admissions Team
Our dedicated team is available 24/7 to answer your questions, assist with the intake process, and guide you towards the appropriate level of care. We are committed to making your transition as smooth and stress-free as possible.
FAQs
Does my insurance cover the cost of treatment?
Yes, several insurance plans cover treatment for anxiety. However, coverage can vary from one plan to another. You can find out what is covered by your insurance when you let one of Ocean View’s admission team members verify your insurance.
Can I refer my patient to Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility?
Yes. We welcome referrals from healthcare professionals who want to ensure their patients receive specialized psychiatric crisis care. Our team collaborates closely with referring providers to facilitate a seamless transition into our facility. We are dedicated to working with you to efficiently and compassionately support your patients’ mental health needs.
Can families participate in treatment?
Yes, we recognize the vital role of family intervention and support in mental health recovery. While Ocean View provides short-term crisis stabilization, we also work to involve families through family therapy options, including referrals to support groups and family education. Our goal is to help patients and their loved ones build a strong support system that promotes long-term healing and stability. Family participation is encouraged to foster positive outcomes and ongoing progress.
What is the hardest anxiety to treat?
The most challenging type of anxiety to treat is treatment-resistant generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
When is anxiety considered severe?
The symptoms of anxiety are considered severe when you feel like you’re worrying too much, fear and worry upset you, and it’s challenging to manage, and it could be linked to a physical health problem.
Anxiety may also be severe when your anxiety symptoms include:
- Depression
- Substance use
- If you have thoughts of suicide or suicidal behaviors, you should seek help immediately.
Is anxiety connected to personality and mood disorders?
FAQs
Does my insurance cover the cost of treatment?
Yes, several insurance plans cover treatment for anxiety. However, coverage can vary from one plan to another. You can find out what is covered by your insurance when you let one of Ocean View’s admission team members verify your insurance.
Can I refer my patient to Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility?
Can families participate in treatment?
What is the hardest anxiety to treat?
When is anxiety considered severe?
Is anxiety connected to personality and mood disorders?