CRISIS SERVICES:

Crisis Response Team

Mailing Address: PO Box 1559, Bartow, FL 33831
On Site Service Address:  1255 Golfview Avenue, Bartow
24-hour crisis line:        (863) 519-3744
Toll-free:                    (800) 627-5906
Hours of Operation:  24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Mobile Service Population:  Polk and Hardee County residents
On-Site Population: Polk, Hardee and Highlands County residents.
Description:  This service is designed to provide immediate on-site assessment, crisis intervention and counseling, linkage and referral, crisis follow-up contact to promote resolution and arrange for Crisis Stabilization or inpatient hospital admission for individuals (adults and children) experiencing a mental health crisis including: suicidal intentions, self-destructive behaviors, or acute, severe and intense emotional distress. 
 

Crisis Stabilization Unit

Mailing Address: PO Box 1559, Bartow, FL 33831
Physical Address: 1255 Golfview Avenue, Bartow
Business line:               (863) 519-3747
Hours of Operation: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Population: Polk, Hardee and Highlands County residents.
Description: A locked 30 bed public receiving facility for Florida’s Baker Act.  Provides psychiatric stabilization services including individual and group therapy, medication management, and education, discharge planning and referrals, and family education.