The Psychiatric Intervention Center (PIC), HPI's free-standing non-hospital affiliated hour psychiatric crisis screening center, provides walk-in crisis screening, treatment and disposition services to adults 18 years and older that are experiencing a psychiatric crisis.

HPI's psychiatric crisis center is staffed 24-hours daily by psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, psychologists, professional counselors, peer support specialists and patient care attendants to ensurollowe evaluations are individualized and focused on resolution of the presenting crisis.

Open 24-hours, 365 days per year, PIC works closely with community hospitals, police and other emergency personnel to ensure rapid access, a comprehensive evaluation and a highly individualized treatment recommendation, all within a safe and compassionate setting. Every effort is made to ensure the least restrictive discharge level of care by coordinating community support services (family, friends, and professionals) prior to discharge.

• Triage
• Health Assessment
• Psychosocial and Substance Use History
• Psychiatric Evaluation
• Peer Support Services
• Laboratory Testing as needed
• Individualized Disposition
• Planning and Community Linkage
• Medication Administration
• Care Coordination with External Healthcare Providers
• Transportation

We Feature the following services:

• Multi-disciplinary evaluation process (nursing, psychiatry, and social services)
• Medication Administration to ameliorate crisis when possible
• 23-Hour extended Observation
• On-site urine drug screening and coordination of care with co-occurring and substance abuse treatment providers
• Secure, emergency transportation

Hegira Programs accepts most managed care and insurance programs, including Medicaid and Medicare. Persons meeting residency and income restrictions may be eligible for funding provided by the CareLink Network, a Managed Comprehensive Provider Network of the Detroit-Wayne County Community Mental Health Agency. Major credit cards are accepted.