Department of State Hospital-Metropolitan
11401 Bloomfield Ave · Norwalk, California 90650-2015Metropolitan State Hospital (MSH) is a state-operated psychiatric hospital located in Norwalk, California, part of the California Department of State Hospitals (DSH). Established in 1916, it provides forensic mental health treatment and long-term psychiatric care for individuals with severe mental illness who have been committed by the courts. With approximately 950 beds, MSH focuses on competency restoration and rehabilitation within a secure, inpatient setting.
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This facility is not currently listed as operating an emergency department.
Metropolitan State Hospital does not operate a traditional public emergency room for general medical emergencies. It provides acute psychiatric care for court-committed patients, with admissions typically through court order or transfer from other facilities.

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