Link4Help (link4help.org) is a free mental health crisis resource directory created by Echobridge Health, LLC. It provides access to 3,400+ verified crisis centers, psychiatric hospitals, crisis hotlines, and mobile crisis teams across all 50 US states and Washington, DC. Link4Help helps people find immediate mental health support by searching by city, ZIP code, or state. The official website is link4help.org.

Is Link4Help the same as Link4Help.com?

No. Link4Help is exclusively at link4help.org. The official Link4Help mental health crisis resource directory is operated by Echobridge Health, LLC and is only available at link4help.org. Any other domain is not affiliated with Link4Help.

What is a mental health crisis center?

A mental health crisis center is a facility that provides immediate, walk-in emergency psychiatric evaluation, crisis stabilization, and short-term treatment. No appointment or referral is needed. Crisis centers are staffed by licensed mental health professionals available 24/7.

How do I find a crisis center near me?

Use Link4Help to search by city, ZIP code, or state. You can also call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) for immediate assistance and local referrals, or text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.

Is Link4Help free to use?

Yes, Link4Help is completely free. There are no fees, no subscriptions, and no insurance required to use our directory. Many of the facilities listed also offer free or reduced-cost services.

What is the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline?

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free, confidential support 24/7 for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Call or text 988 from any phone in the United States.

What is a mobile crisis team?

A mobile crisis team is a group of licensed mental health professionals who respond to psychiatric emergencies in the community. They come to your home, school, workplace, or other safe location to provide on-site crisis assessment and intervention as an alternative to the emergency room.

What should I do in a mental health emergency?

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. For crisis support, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741. Use Link4Help to find the nearest crisis center, psychiatric hospital, or mobile crisis team in your area.

Where can I go for a mental health crisis without insurance?

Many crisis centers and community mental health centers offer free or reduced-cost crisis services regardless of insurance status. Crisis stabilization units, mobile crisis teams, and the 988 Lifeline are all free. Use Link4Help to find free crisis resources near you — filter by your city or state to see facilities that accept walk-ins without insurance.

What happens when you go to a crisis center?

When you arrive at a crisis center, a licensed mental health professional will perform a psychiatric evaluation to assess your safety and needs. You may receive crisis counseling, medication management, and a safety plan. Most visits last a few hours, though crisis stabilization units can provide short-term stays of up to 72 hours. No appointment or referral is needed.

Can I walk into a psychiatric hospital?

Yes. Most psychiatric hospitals with emergency departments accept walk-in patients experiencing a mental health crisis. You do not need a referral or prior authorization. If you are unsure where to go, call 988 for guidance or use Link4Help to find psychiatric hospitals near you that accept walk-ins.

How do I get help for someone in a mental health crisis?

If someone you know is in crisis: 1) Call 911 if they are in immediate danger. 2) Call 988 to speak with a crisis counselor who can advise you. 3) Request a mobile crisis team through your local crisis center — they come to the person's location. 4) Stay with the person and remove access to any means of self-harm. Use Link4Help to find mobile crisis teams in your area.

Are mobile crisis teams free?

Yes. Mobile crisis teams are generally free to the person receiving services. They are typically funded through state Medicaid programs, federal grants, and community mental health block grants. A mobile crisis team will come to your home, school, or other safe location to provide on-site crisis assessment and intervention.

What is the difference between calling 988 and 911 for a mental health crisis?

Call 911 when there is immediate physical danger or a medical emergency. Call or text 988 for mental health crisis support — it connects you to trained crisis counselors who specialize in mental health and suicide prevention. 988 can also dispatch mobile crisis teams in many areas, providing a mental-health-specific alternative to law enforcement.

Is a crisis stabilization unit the same as an emergency room?

No. A crisis stabilization unit (CSU) specializes exclusively in mental health crises, while a hospital emergency room handles all types of medical emergencies. CSUs offer a calmer environment with psychiatric specialists, typically allow stays of up to 23-72 hours, and are often free. For non-life-threatening mental health crises, a CSU is usually a better option than an ER.

If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or 988Text HOME to 741741

Psychiatric Hospitals in Alabama

50 verified psychiatric hospitals across 33 cities in Alabama. Each listing includes a direct phone number and, where available, address and service details.

Alabaster1 facility

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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Shelby Baptist Medical Center

Alabaster, AL · Shelby County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Anniston1 facility

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center

Anniston, AL · Calhoun County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Bay Minette1 facility

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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North Baldwin Infirmary

Bay Minette, AL · Baldwin County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Bessemer1 facility

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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Medical West, An Affiliate of Uab Health System

Bessemer, AL · Jefferson County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Birmingham6 facilities

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

Birmingham, AL

About This Listing

Data source:: SAMHSA National Behavioral Health Directory & State Crisis Systems
Last verified:: May 16, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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Grandview Medical Center

Birmingham, AL · Jefferson County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Psychiatric Hospital

Verified

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services

Birmingham, AL · Jefferson County

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Data source:: SAMHSA National Behavioral Health Directory
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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Princeton Baptist Medical Center

Birmingham, AL · Jefferson County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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St. Vincent's East

Birmingham, AL · Jefferson County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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University of Alabama Hospital

Birmingham, AL · Jefferson County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Cullman1 facility

Psychiatric Hospital

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SANCTUARY AT THE WOODLANDS, THE

Cullman, AL · Cullman County

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Data source:: State Crisis System
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Daphne2 facilities

Psychiatric Hospital

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EASTPOINTE HOSPITAL

Daphne, AL · Baldwin County

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Data source:: State Crisis System
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Psychiatric Hospital

Verified

East Pointe Hospital

Daphne, AL · Baldwin County

About This Listing

Data source:: SAMHSA National Behavioral Health Directory
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Decatur1 facility

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur Campus

Decatur, AL · Morgan County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Demopolis1 facility

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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Whitfield Regional Hospital

Demopolis, AL · Marengo County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Dothan1 facility

Psychiatric Hospital

Verified

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center

Dothan, AL · Geneva County

Culturally Specific Walk-in

About This Listing

Data source:: SAMHSA National Behavioral Health Directory
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Eufaula1 facility

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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Medical Center Barbour

Eufaula, AL · Barbour County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Fort Payne1 facility

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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Dekalb Regional Medical Center

Fort Payne, AL · De Kalb County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Gadsden3 facilities

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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Gadsden Regional Medical Center

Gadsden, AL · Etowah County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Psychiatric Hospital

Verified

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL

Gadsden, AL · Etowah County

About This Listing

Data source:: State Crisis System
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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Riverview Regional Medical Center

Gadsden, AL · Etowah County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Geneva1 facility

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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Wiregrass Medical Center

Geneva, AL · Geneva County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Greenville1 facility

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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The Health Care Authority of the City of Greenville- Lv Stabler Hospital

Greenville, AL · Butler County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Haleyville1 facility

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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Lakeland Community Hospital

Haleyville, AL · Winston County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

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Huntsville4 facilities

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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Huntsville Hospital

Huntsville, AL · Madison County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

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Psychiatric Hospital

Verified

UNITY PSYCHIATRIC CARE - HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, AL · Madison County

About This Listing

Data source:: State Crisis System
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Psychiatric Hospital

Verified

Unity Psychiatric Care

Huntsville, AL · Madison County

Walk-in

About This Listing

Data source:: SAMHSA National Behavioral Health Directory
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Psychiatric Hospital

WellStone Behavioral Health

Huntsville, AL

About This Listing

Data source:: SAMHSA National Behavioral Health Directory & State Crisis Systems
Last verified:: May 16, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Jasper1 facility

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Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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Walker Baptist Medical Center

Jasper, AL · Walker County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Luverne2 facilities

Psychiatric Hospital

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BEACON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Luverne, AL · Crenshaw County

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Data source:: State Crisis System
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Psychiatric Hospital

Verified

Beacon Childrens Hospital

Luverne, AL · Crenshaw County

About This Listing

Data source:: SAMHSA National Behavioral Health Directory
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Mobile2 facilities

Psychiatric Hospital

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BAYPOINTE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Mobile, AL · Mobile County

Walk-in

About This Listing

Data source:: State Crisis System
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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Mobile Infirmary Medical Center

Mobile, AL · Mobile County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Montgomery2 facilities

Psychiatric Hospital

Verified

Baptist Medical Center South

Montgomery, AL · Montgomery County

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Data source:: SAMHSA National Behavioral Health Directory
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Psychiatric Hospital

Verified

Baptist Medical Center South - Crossbridge Behavioral Health

Montgomery, AL · Montgomery County

Youth Walk-in Telehealth

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Data source:: SAMHSA National Behavioral Health Directory
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Muscle Shoals1 facility

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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North Alabama Shoals Hospital

Muscle Shoals, AL · Colbert County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

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Opelika1 facility

Psychiatric Hospital

East Alabama Medical Center Behavioral Health

Opelika, AL

About This Listing

Data source:: SAMHSA National Behavioral Health Directory & State Crisis Systems
Last verified:: May 16, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Opp1 facility

Psychiatric Hospital

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Mizell Memorial Hospital

Opp, AL · Coffee County

Culturally Specific Telehealth

About This Listing

Data source:: SAMHSA National Behavioral Health Directory
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Ozark1 facility

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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Dale Medical Center

Ozark, AL · Dale County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Prattville1 facility

Psychiatric Hospital

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Prattville Baptist Hospital

Prattville, AL · Autauga County

Culturally Specific Walk-in Telehealth

About This Listing

Data source:: SAMHSA National Behavioral Health Directory
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Sylacauga1 facility

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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Coosa Valley Medical Center

Sylacauga, AL · Talladega County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Tallassee1 facility

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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Community Hospital Inc

Tallassee, AL · Elmore County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Troy1 facility

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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Troy Regional Medical Center

Troy, AL · Pike County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Tuscaloosa4 facilities

Psychiatric Hospital

Verified

BRYCE HOSPITAL

Tuscaloosa, AL · Tuscaloosa County

About This Listing

Data source:: State Crisis System
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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Dch Regional Medical Center

Tuscaloosa, AL · Tuscaloosa County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

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Psychiatric Hospital

Verified

MARY S HARPER GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY CENTER

Tuscaloosa, AL · Tuscaloosa County

Walk-in

About This Listing

Data source:: State Crisis System
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Psychiatric Hospital

Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility

Tuscaloosa, AL

About This Listing

Data source:: SAMHSA National Behavioral Health Directory & State Crisis Systems
Last verified:: May 16, 2026

This listing is for informational purposes only. Always call ahead to confirm availability. In an emergency, call 988 or 911.

Union Springs1 facility

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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Bullock County Hospital

Union Springs, AL · Bullock County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

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Vestavia1 facility

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Vestavia, AL · Jefferson County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

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Winfield1 facility

Psychiatric Hospital

Hospital with Psychiatric Unit

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Northwest Medical Center

Winfield, AL · Fayette County

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Data source:: Verified by Echobridge Health
Last verified:: May 15, 2026

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Other Resource Types in Alabama

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