Behavioral Health & Psychiatry Services
Focusing on your wellness and recovery.
Our Approach
At Stamford Health, we believe that mental health is equally important to physical health. We also understand that mental health and physical health symptoms are deeply intertwined. We approach mental health in a collaborative way, always being sensitive to the needs of patients and their loved ones.
Our behavioral health experts create personalized treatment plans to improve emotional well-being, decrease symptoms of mental illness, and support overall functioning.
Rely on our team to be present, available, and supportive during the treatment journey.
Behavioral Health Services Offered
Emergency Psychiatric Evaluations
We offer emergency psychiatric assessment and care in Stamford Health’s Emergency Department for children, adolescents, and adults.
Our hospital provides urgent compassionate care for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis available in our emergency department. We offer immediate, professional support for both children and adults facing mental health emergencies such as anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, or behavioral disturbances. Our team of psychiatrists and advanced practice providers work together to assess, stabilize and provide the appropriate treatment to patients in crisis. We offer a safe environment and deliver personalized care to help individuals through these challenging moments.
If you or a loved one are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Geriatric Psychiatry
Stamford Hospital offers specialized integrated geriatric psychiatry services for patients who are seen in our outpatient geriatric medicine practice. This program addresses the unique mental health needs of older adults. Our team, consisting of a specially trained psychiatrist and psychotherapist, works together to provide compassionate and comprehensive care for conditions such as depression, anxiety, dementia, and other age-related mental health challenges. We focus on personalized treatment plans that consider the physical, emotional, and cognitive aspects of aging whether through individual therapy, medication management, or support for caregivers.
Our goal is to improve the quality of life for older patients and promote mental well-being in their later years. To make care more accessible we offer both in-person and telepsychiatry options for our patients.
A referral is required for behavioral health services, please call 203.276.2453 to learn more.
Inpatient Psychiatry
We offer an inpatient psychiatry program for adults who require more intensive treatment and support. Our inpatient team provides around-the-clock care in a safe, structured environment focusing on stabilization and comprehensive treatment for individuals dealing with severe mental health conditions. This program includes medication management, group therapy, and support to help patients begin their recovery journey before transitioning to outpatient care.
South One Inpatient Psychiatric Unit addresses patients’ needs while incorporating valuable life and coping skills. Our staff believes each patient should be an active participant in every aspect of their care.
Inpatient Psychiatry
We offer an inpatient psychiatry program for adults who require more intensive treatment and support. Our inpatient team provides around-the-clock care in a safe, structured environment focusing on stabilization and comprehensive treatment for individuals dealing with severe mental health conditions. This program includes medication management, group therapy, and support to help patients begin their recovery journey before transitioning to outpatient care.
South One Inpatient Psychiatric Unit addresses patients’ needs while incorporating valuable life and coping skills. Our staff believes each patient should be an active participant in every aspect of their care.
The interdisciplinary team consists of clinical professionals including:
- Psychiatrists: A primary psychiatrist and on-call psychiatrist are available 24/7; oversee treatment and prescribing medications.
- Advanced practice providers: Collaborate with our physician team to oversee treatment and prescribe medications.
- Licensed certified social workers: Help patients transition back to the community and support their emotional needs.
- Registered nurses and technicians: Are available 24/7 for continuous support; manage daily activities, medication, and health care education opportunities.
- Certified licensed art therapist: Coordinate therapeutic groups and encourage self-expression through creativity.
- Case manager: Work directly with a patient and their insurance provider to secure coverage and benefit information. Will also assist with a patient’s return home.
The staff at Stamford Health South One Psychiatric Unit believe in a culture of transparency. We will always communicate with the patients and their loved ones about what to know while staying in the unit.
If you or a loved one are experiencing a psychiatric emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. The evaluating psychiatric providers will then determine if inpatient care is most appropriate.
Outpatient Behavioral Health at Tully
At the Tully Health Center in Stamford, we offer comprehensive outpatient psychiatric services to treat individuals seeking mental health care. Our team includes an experienced psychiatrist and psychotherapists who provide both individual and group therapy. These services are designed to help patients address a wide range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, and more.
Please note that we are unable to provide care for patients with a primary diagnosis of ADHD, eating disorders, or substance use disorders.
A referral is required for outpatient behavioral health services, please call 203.276.2473 to learn more. To make care more accessible we offer both in-person and telepsychiatry options for our patients.
Prenatal & Postpartum Psychiatry
Pregnancy and welcoming a new baby often come with significant emotional challenges. Many women feel overwhelmed, sad, or anxious during or after pregnancy. Depression and anxiety can occur anytime during pregnancy or postpartum. Some women may also experience mania or psychosis during this period. It's important to remember these are medical conditions and help and treatment is available.
We recognize the unique emotional and psychological challenges women may face and our experienced psychiatrist and psychotherapist provide compassionate care. We offer individualized treatment plans and group therapy to support pregnant and postpartum women dealing with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and other conditions. Our goal is to promote mental health wellness and help patients navigate significant life transitions with confidence and support. Stamford Health has comprehensive resources available at our Women's Specialty Center located at Stamford Hospital.
To make care more accessible we offer both in-person, group, and telepsychiatry options for patients. A referral is required for individual behavioral health services, please call 203.276.2453 to learn more or speak with your health care provider. Referrals are not required for postpartum group therapy. Please call 203.276.2473 to learn more about post-partum group therapy.
Psycho-Oncology
Stamford Hospital provides specialized integrated psychiatry services for patients who are seen in our Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center. Our approach is tailored to the needs of cancer patients and their care partners. We understand the emotional and psychological challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis and our skilled psychiatrist and psychotherapist offer compassionate support through the treatment journey. We address conditions such as anxiety, depression, and other emotional crises resulting from undergoing cancer treatment.
In addition to supporting patients, we offer counseling and resources for care partners. Our goal is to enhance the overall emotional well-being of both cancer patients and their families. To make care more accessible we offer both in-person and telepsychiatry options for our patients.
A referral is required for behavioral health services, please call 203.276.2453 to learn more; or speak with your oncology provider and ask them to make a referral.
Behavioral Health Treatment During Your Medical Admission
Our inpatient consult-liaison psychiatry team collaborates with our inpatient medical and/or surgical teams to provide behavioral health care during a hospital stay.
Our psychiatrists and advanced practice providers work closely with other health care providers to offer behavioral health consultation for patients who are experiencing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, or agitation while undergoing medical treatment. This integrated approach ensures that patients receive comprehensive care that addresses both their physical and mental health needs promoting overall well-being and recovery during their hospital stay.
Additional Behavioral Health Services in Stamford:
Support Groups
NAMI Southwest CT (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers free support groups which provide families and friends of those living with mental health challenges with an understanding environment. Those who attend may share their experiences and gain insight from others in similar circumstances.
NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for those affected by mental illness. Representatives from NAMI also visit weekly on the South One Inpatient Psychiatric Unit to offer support for patients and families dealing with mental illness.
A Message From Our Chair, Dr. Raviv Berlin
Welcome to the Department of Psychiatry at Stamford Health where we have a rich tradition of caring for patients with mental health challenges. In fact, our inpatient psychiatry unit first opened in 1910. Stamford Health strongly believes that mental health is equally important to physical health, and we continue to grow and improve clinical programs to meet the needs of our community.
The past three years have been transformational for our department and the patients we serve. We partnered with Liberation Programs to offer outpatient psychotherapy at two of our medical practices at 292 Long Ridge Road in Stamford and 75 Holly Hill Lane in Greenwich. We also integrated outpatient behavioral health services into the Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center, the Susan Falk Rapoport Women’s Specialty Center, and Geriatric Assessment Center. And most recently, we opened our first freestanding outpatient behavioral health office at the Tully Health Center where we are currently accepting referrals for psychiatric evaluation, psychiatric medication management, individual psychotherapy, and group psychotherapy. I invite you to read more on our website to see who we are today and where we are headed in the future.
MORE ABOUT DR. RAVIV B. BERLIN
A Message From Our Chair, Dr. Raviv Berlin
Welcome to the Department of Psychiatry at Stamford Health where we have a rich tradition of caring for patients with mental health challenges. In fact, our inpatient psychiatry unit first opened in 1910. Stamford Health strongly believes that mental health is equally important to physical health, and we continue to grow and improve clinical programs to meet the needs of our community.
The past three years have been transformational for our department and the patients we serve. We partnered with Liberation Programs to offer outpatient psychotherapy at two of our medical practices at 292 Long Ridge Road in Stamford and 75 Holly Hill Lane in Greenwich. We also integrated outpatient behavioral health services into the Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center, the Susan Falk Rapoport Women’s Specialty Center, and Geriatric Assessment Center. And most recently, we opened our first freestanding outpatient behavioral health office at the Tully Health Center where we are currently accepting referrals for psychiatric evaluation, psychiatric medication management, individual psychotherapy, and group psychotherapy. I invite you to read more on our website to see who we are today and where we are headed in the future.
MORE ABOUT DR. RAVIV B. BERLIN
Meet Our Team
203.276.2453
203.276.2473
203.276.2473
Our Locations
Stamford, CT 06902
203.276.2602
Services include: inpatient psychiatry (Emergency Department; South One Inpatient Psychiatric Unit), psycho-oncology (Bennett Cancer Center), and prenatal and postpartum outpatient psychiatry (Women’s Specialty Center).
Stamford, CT 06902
203.276.2473
Services include: general outpatient behavioral health, prenatal and postpartum behavioral health support and group therapy.
Greenwich, Ct 06830
203.276.2516
Services include: geriatric psychiatry.