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Information and referral services open 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Call (561)495-3737

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Delray offers progressive, high-quality inpatient psychiatric programs for adults at Fair Oaks Pavilion, a 53-bed psychiatric center on our campus.  Dynamic, caring professionals work in harmony to help improve quality of life for those with acute or chronic psychiatric disorders, addictions or other conditions requiring therapeutic intervention.

Programs include inpatient care for persons with emotional disorders, including dual diagnosis, Medical Detoxification, Geriatric Program and Electroconvulsive Therapy. 

Inpatient Program

Designed to address a variety of emotional disorders, including a dual diagnosis (emotional disorder combined with chemical dependence), this structured, nurturing environment provides close observation and treatment, while promoting a higher level of independence.

Goals may include:

Becoming a stronger decision maker
Enhancing social skills,  self-esteem
Emerging from self-solation
Developing independent functioning.

Upon admission, patients receive a psychiatric and medical evaluation. Using this information, an a professional, multi-disciplinary team of affiliated physicians, licensed psychiatric nurses, master's level therapists, mental health counselors and clinical case managers develop an individualized treatment plan.

Treatment plans include:
Leisure activities
Group discussions
Individualized therapy
Education programs
Family sessions
Discharge planning

Medical Detoxification Program 

In a supportive setting, the program offers medical and professional support needed to help persons achieve stability, while working through addictive and compulsive behaviors.  Upon admission, medical and psychiatric physicians evaluate patients for stabilization and detoxification. Our professional, multi disciplinary staff understands the needs of those with substance abuse problems.

Programs and therapies include:
Relapse prevention
12-Step program
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
Narcotics Anonymous meetings
Education programs - nutrition, medications, relaxation, coping
Family session

Geriatric Program

This intensive inpatient program is for older adults who may be experiencing mental illnesses that prohibit participation in normal activities of daily living.  Patients receive both psychiatric and medical evaluations within 24 hours of admission.  Individual treatment plans are developed in conjunction with patient and family, and coordinated by the treatment team of licensed professionals.

Programs and therapies include: 
Group therapy
Individual therapy
Family session

Electro-Convulsive Therapy (ECT)

ECT is a medical treatment available for patients experiencing mental or emotional symptoms including severe depression.  ECT consists of brief electrical stimulation of nerve cells within the brain to release chemicals that may help restore normal functioning. Treatment is typically provided three days a week, depending on the patient’s individualized needs. This procedure can also be performed on outpatients . The ECT Suite is designed and equipped for comfortable, professional patient care.  Before treatment, patients and families receive with detailed information and education..

Visiting Hours

Tuesdays and Thursdays  2 - 3  p.m. and 7 - 8 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays  2 - 4 p.m. and 7  - 8 p.m.


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